Let's work together

摘要

The industry has been crying out for a contract that enables teams to work collaboratively within a flexible and clear legal framework. The JCT contract is the answer. The construction industry has made considerable progress since the Latham (1994) and Egan (1998) reports. Collaborative working and partnering have provided positive and productive experiences and so have been widely adopted. The nature of these more progressive forms of contractual relationships is different from the old way of working and hence they have not lent themselves readily to standard contracts. Instead, bespoke agreements have been drawn up in each case, specifically defining the roles and liabilities of each member of the team.