The Construction Playbook welcomed by Joint Contracts Tribunal

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The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) has welcomed the publication of the Construction Playbook, guidance document published by the government for professionals across public sector bodies who are responsible for the planning and delivery of public work programmes and projects. The JCT is listed within the Playbook as one of the key standard form contract providers recommended for use on public sector projects. The JCT intends to consider the Playbook ​​in its next edit​​ion of its contracts. The Playbook aims to deliver reforms and measures to 'ensure best practice and improve the ways in which public works are delivered'. Its policies are designed to 'ensure improvements across areas such as sustainability, building safety, health and well-being, implementing modern methods of construction, increasing efficiency, standardization, increasing value through long-term contracting, and resilience, through improved assessment of suppliers and more sustainable contracting arrangements'. The Construction Playbook has been developed by the government and industry, with help from public...