Guide to JCT Design and Build Contract 2024

The latest edition of the JCT Guide series is an essential resource for architects working with the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024. Organised by topic, this guide offers a clear, practical breakdown of the contract's provisions, procedures and party obligations. It also addresses potential contractual issues with support from the latest legislation and case law.

Key updates in the 2024 edition:

• Comprehensive analysis of the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024, covering all recent changes.
• Legislative updates, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Case law coverage on crucial topics, like design liability, responsibility for employer requirements and planning permission, concurrent delay, practical completion, and more.
• Comparative insights on other JCT contracts and NEC4, offering a broader view of contract management.
• New figures and tables, improving clarity and ease of use.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a student preparing for exams, this guide is designed to simplify complex contract administration and ensure compliance with the latest legal requirements. With its clear structure and expert analysis, it's an indispensable tool for architects handling the JCT Design & Build Contract.

Professor Sarah Lupton MA, DipArch, LLM, RIBA, Carb. is a practising architect (partner at Lupton Stellakis), course director for the Diploma/MA in Professional Studies at Cardiff University and a specialist in design liability and construction contract law.

Professor Manos Stellakis BScArch, DipArch, MScEcon, RIBA, RIAS is an architect, designer and development consultant with over 34 years’ experience. He is a Partner in the London-based practice of Lupton Stellakis.