Court provides interpretation of JCT termination provisions (Providence Building Services v Hexagon Housing Association)

Table of contents

• What are the practical implications of this case?
• What was the background?
• What did the court decide?
• Case details

Article summary

Construction analysis: The Technology and Construction Court (TCC) was asked to interpret the termination procedure provisions in clause 8.9.3 and 8.9.4 of the JCT Design and Build Contract, and in particular in what circumstances the right for the Contractor to terminate arose following the issue of a notice of default under the contract.