Episode 34 - Design & Build Procurement Contract Forms

The podcast episode focuses on building contracts typically used with design and build procurement, specifically addressing PC5 of the Part 3 Criteria. It outlines four main contract forms: JCT Design and Build (DMB), JCT Major Project Construction Contract, JCT Constructing Excellence, and the NEC Contract, detailing their key features, appropriate use cases, and considerations. The discussion highlights the importance of clearly defined employer's requirements and contractor's proposals in the JCT Design and Build contract, and the collaborative working emphasis in the JCT Constructing Excellence contract. A scenario is presented involving a contractor's liquidation, advising on actions such as checking contract documents, informing the client, and considering novation or assignment to continue the project. The episode also touches on approaching the original contractor's architects and ensuring proper licenses and termination.