JCT contracts 2011

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The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) suite of contracts can be used in relation to the majority of construction projects and procurement methods. For more information on the various JCT forms, see Practice Note: JCT contracts.

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The latest edition of the JCT suite of contracts is the 2016 edition—see subtopic: JCT contracts 2016 for more information.

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