Guide to JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016

1 About IC16

1.1 The Intermediate Form of Building Contract is published in two versions. The first, referred to in this guide as IC16, is the equivalent of the original Intermediate Form of Contract, first published in 1984, and the second (ICD16) is a variant that incorporates provisions for contractor’s design of part or parts of the works. Except for the design provisions, both versions are identical, therefore although this guide generally refers to IC16, the points made will be applicable to both versions. The form is based on the same key rights and obligations that existed in IC11 (for the key differences see Table 1.3) and will therefore be familiar to users of that contract. IC16 and ICD16 are for use by both private clients and local ...