JCT has released its latest practice note, BIM and JCT Contracts, providing up-to-date guidance for using JCT contracts on construction projects where BIM is to be used
The aim of BIM and JCT Contracts is to further the understanding of Building Information Modelling-related legal and contractual issues and suggest ways of approaching such issues in a collaborative and constructive way. It also provides practical, clear guidance to project participants and their professional advisers.
The practice note focuses on the use of BIM with the JCT Design and Build Contract (DB), as the most popular form of contract on projects. It includes a commentary pointing out provisions that may be most impacted by or relevant to a project using BIM and provides suggestions on matters to bear in mind, including preparing and incorporating a Protocol. The specific Design and Build Contract clauses referred to in the commentary are also set out in the document for ease of reference.
Other parts of the practice note include suggestions on the main topics that may be covered in a BIM Protocol, a checklist of typical items to be considered by the employer and the employer’s professional advisers in formulating the Exchange Information Requirements at pre-tender stage, a glossary of terms and a bibliography to enable readers to further their knowledge and understanding.
It is produced by JCT’s BIM Working Group, specifically set up to address developments in building information modelling and its integration with construction contracts. Principal drafting was provided by May Winfield, Andrew Croft and David-John Gibbs.
JCT vice-chair and chair of JCT BIM Working Group, Nicholas Deeming, said: “The recent Winfield Rock report demonstrated the lack of expertise in the legal industry regarding the contractual implications of the drafting of contracts in respect of BIM. We very much welcomed the opportunity to work with May Winfield and her colleagues at the UK BIM Alliance to author some new guidance for those drafting contracts.
“JCT is playing a key role in leading the construction industry and helping to improve the understanding of BIM and its effective reference within the detail of a contract.
“We have based this advice on JCT DB as the most used BIM-related contract. The advice may be adapted to other forms of JCT contract with professional guidance.”
JCT was the first authoring body to provide specific guidance on building information modelling and construction contracts, with the publication of its first practice note in 2016, along with integrating specific provisions into the 2016 Edition of JCT Contracts.
There are several resources for users who are looking for more information about our work. The website has a dedicated page at corporate.jctltd.co.uk/initiatives/bim/.
BIM and JCT Contracts can be purchased from the online store at www.jctltd.co.uk/product/bim-and-jct-contracts.
Users can also find and purchase a range of titles specifically related to Building Information Modelling (BIM), covering a variety of issues and providing practical guidance for clients and practitioners. Including BIM for Construction Clients – the latest book from JCT Chair, Richard Saxon CBE: www.jctltd.co.uk/category/bim.
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