Updated JCT Contracts Practice Note to aligned to JCT 2024 Contracts
On 19 June 2025, JCT has released an important update to its practice note ‘Deciding on the appropriate JCT contract’ to align with the JCT 2024 Edition, which including the upcoming JCT Target Cost Contract. The update reinforces a critical message: amending standard form contracts can introduce legal and commercial risks if not done with care.
The revised guidance supports contract selection across main and sub-contracts and includes updated recommendations for working with BIM under the JCT 2024 framework. Key documents by the JCT include:
- Deciding on the appropriate JCT contract 2024
- Guide to selecting the appropriate JCT main contract 2024
- Guide to selecting the appropriate JCT sub-contract 2024
- Practice Note: BIM and JCT Contracts 2024
The update emphasizes that while JCT forms are designed to provide balanced, industry-accepted frameworks, improper or excessive amendment can undermine that balance—potentially increasing disputes, project uncertainty, or insurance complications.
