The latest edition of the JCT Guide series is an essential resource for architects working with the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024. Organised by topic, this guide offers a clear, practical breakdown of the contract’s provisions, procedures and party obligations. It also addresses potential contractual issues with support from the latest legislation and case law.

Key updates in the 2024 edition:

• Comprehensive analysis of the JCT Design & Build Contract 2024, covering all recent changes.
• Legislative updates, including the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations Part 2A and the Procurement Act 2023.
• Case law coverage on crucial topics, like design liability, responsibility for employer requirements and planning permission, concurrent delay, practical completion, and more.
• Comparative insights on other JCT contracts and NEC4, offering a broader view of contract management.
• New figures and tables, improving clarity and ease of use.

Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a student preparing for exams, this guide is designed to simplify complex contract administration and ensure compliance with the latest legal requirements. With its clear structure and expert analysis, it's an indispensable tool for architects handling the JCT Design & Build Contract.

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.