Episode 33 - Traditional Procurement Contract Forms

This episode of the Part3 With Me podcast focuses on building contracts typically used in traditional procurement, specifically addressing PC5 building procurement criteria. It distinguishes between standard forms like JCT and NEC suites, and bespoke agreements, advising caution when amending standard forms and emphasizing the importance of legal review for bespoke contracts. The episode details the JCT Standard Building Contract (SBC), Intermediate Contract (IC), and Minor Works Contract (MW), outlining appropriate use cases, key considerations, and recent revisions for each. A scenario involving delayed boiler shipments is presented to contextualize contract management, advising on handling contractor claims, variations, and extensions of time under the JCT standard building contract.