The JCT Contracts 2016 edition reflects new payment legislation and makes other changes which include:
Incorporating and updating provisions from the JCT Public Sector Supplement relating to Fair Payment, transparency and BIM into JCT Contracts
CDM Regulations 2015
Reflect the Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Changes in respect of payment , designed to reflect Fair Payment principles and to simplify and consolidate the payment provisions
Provisions for the grant of Performance Bonds and Parent Company guarantees. An extension of (Works) Insurance Option C
Minor updates and clarification of the intellectual property provisions. Incorporate (where appropriate) the provisions of the JCT 2012 Named Specialist Update
JCT Design and Build Contract DB 2016
Appropriate:
Where detailed contract provisions are necessary and Employer’s Requirements have been prepared and provided to the Contractor
Where the Contractor is not only to carry out and complete the works, but also to complete the design
Where the Employer employs an agent (who may be an external consultant or employee) to administer the conditions