Guide to JCT Design and Build Contract 2016

Foreword

Design and build procurement routes, in which the employer engages a single contractor to prepare and/or complete the design and construct the works, now account for a significant percentage of all construction contracts in the UK, and increasingly are the preferred method of procurement. The desire of many clients to secure single-point responsibility is compelling, but the extent to which this is achieved using design and build needs to be understood. This Guide will assist with this point and with many other practical and legal issues surrounding the JCT Design and Build Contract (DB16). This contract adopts the familiar logical layout and clear style, while reflecting current working practices, new legislation and new case law. ...