Guide to JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024 - Softcover

Sarah Lupton; Manos Stellakis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1915722799 ISBN 13: 9781915722799

Publisher: RIBA Publishing, 2025

Synopsis

Guide to the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024 is a must-have resource for architects and construction professionals navigating the latest JCT Intermediate Building Contract (IC and ICD). This updated edition provides clear, practical guidance on key provisions, procedures and conditions, making it essential for both everyday use and on-site problem-solving.

Organised by topic, it offers clarity on the obligations of all parties, highlighting crucial contractual updates and issues commonly encountered during a project.

Key updates in the 2024 edition:

• In-depth analysis of the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2024, covering key revisions.
• Legislative updates, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and Procurement Act 2023.
• Case law coverage, addressing topics such as concurrent delay, right to suspend, practical completion, liquidated damages and more.
• Comparative insights with other JCT contracts, as well as NEC4 and RIBA Building Contracts.
• New figures and tables, enhancing clarity and usability.

Whether you're an experienced professional or preparing for exams, this guide provides the insights and analysis needed to navigate JCT contracts with confidence. Designed for ease of reference, it’s an essential tool for staying informed and compliant in today's evolving construction landscape.

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About the Author

Professor Sarah Lupton holds a personal chair at the Welsh School of Architecture and is a partner at Lupton Stellakis. She lectures widely on construction law and serves as arbitrator, adjudicator and expert witness. Sarah represents the RIBA on the JCT Drafting Sub-Committee and is the author of books on construction law, including the JCT and RIBA standard form contracts. She is a member of the CIC Liability Panel, and has chaired the Panel for over ten years. Sarah has authored Design Liability in Construction *and co-authored *Which Contract? with Manos Stellakis.

Manos Stellakis is a partner at Lupton Stellakis and teaches at several architecture schools. He is External Examiner at Queens University Belfast and APEAS. He has held visiting academic roles, including Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Welsh School of Architecture. Manos has served on various RIBA committees and co-authored several books with Sarah Lupton, including Which Contract? and the Through the Legislation Maze series on energy conservation and health and safety.

Edition details

• Publisher: RIBA Publishing
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1915722799
• ISBN 13: 9781915722799
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 5
• Number of pages: 224