Frequently Asked Questions
What form of JCT contract should I use and what are the differences?
What is a Performance Bond?
Do I need to get you to look at the contracts proposed by the contractor / employer or can an architect or QS advise me on them?
What is a collateral warranty?
What are generally the requirements in respect of construction contracts?
Are appointments and collateral warranties just standard form or should they be negotiated?
Why should we use JCT contracts as opposed to NEC, ICE or other formats?
What are the consequences if the contracts that are entered into are onerous or do not reflect the commercial agreement?
Do I need amendments to the standard form JCT contracts and why. Are these just standard amendments which you have a precedent for or are they bespoke?
What should I do if the employer/contractor doesn’t want to sign a "JCT"?
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