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the joint contracts tribunal provides suites of standard forms of procurement processes and main contracts in construction the first jct standard form of contract was created in 1931 although these forms were not named jct until 1977. the 2016 edition is the most current jct contracts are the most widely used in the uk construction industry the procurement process needs clients and contractors to be aware of their roles and obligations so that they use the right standard forms and contracts to mitigate the risks for all involved the jct suite recognizes three main procurement processes traditional design and build and management traditional which is still the most commonly used method is where the design and construction elements are provided sequentially by different organizations the client first appoints consultants to design the project in detail and then prepare tender documentation including drawings work schedules and biller quantities contractors are then invited to submit tenders for the construction of the project usually on a single stage competitive basis the contractor is not responsible for the design other than the temporary works although some traditional contracts do provide for the contractor to design specific parts of the works design and build procurements have a single main contractor appointed to deliver all elements the contractor is responsible for the design planning organization control and construction of the works to the employer requirements in management procurement the main contractor has paid a fee for defining and managing the construction process the management contractor is appointed by the employer to oversee the completion of the works this involves issuing instructions preparing certifications administering contract conditions and so on the choice of procurement will consider a range of factors such as whether the procurement is a new build or refurbishment or if the project needs specialist construction skills there are eight main jct contracts lump sum measurement cost reimbursement design and build management contracts partnering contracts pre-construction services agreement and consultancy agreement there are variants to the eight main contracts the jct has recognized the complexity of this variety of options and published a flowchart to help clients decide which contract is the best fit for them if a client or even a contractor introduces bespoke amendments to the forms then a balance of risks the integrity and even the legality of the contract is compromised here at matron we help businesses manage and understand jct contracts ensuring you have the knowledge and skills to properly manage your construction project contractually matron a commercial hub to your business