Guide to JCT Minor Works Building Contract 2016

9Termination

9.1 At the outset of a contract the parties almost invariably approach it in good faith and with the best of intentions but, in spite of this, breaches of contract sometimes occur. Some of these are minor technicalities, and some can be dealt with by the machinery of the contract. Others are more serious and can only be dealt with by more drastic measures.

Repudiation or termination

9.2 Most building contracts include provisions to deal with foreseeable situations which might otherwise be breaches. For example, where the contractor is unable to complete by the completion date due to circumstances entirely beyond its control, then an extension of time can be awarded. Where the employer wishes to vary the work after the contract ...