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Question 1

What are some changes in JCT 2024?

Answer 1

1) Reduction of time to respond to EoT claims from 12 to 8 weeks
2) Suite of ‘Target Cost’ contracts
3) Updating to Article 3 to drive collaborative working
4) Epidemics included under Relevant Events
5) Removal of gendered language

Question 2

What are some recent changes to building regs?

Answer 2

In 2023, there were some updates:

Approved Doc B (Fire Safety)
- Requirement for 2 stair cases for buildings over 7 storeys/18m

• Banning the use of Metal Composite Materials with unmodified polyethylene cores on any building at any height

Update to Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power)
- Requirement for all new homes to use less energy.

Update to Part O (Overheating)
- A greater requirement for solar shading
- A greater focus for non-mechanical cooling
In 2024
New Part T (Toilets) - Requires single-sex toilet cubicles, or universal self-contained

Question 3

What changed to Part B of the Building Regs in 2023?

Answer 3

Part B - Fire Safety

Changes:
- Requirement for two staircases for buildings over 7 storeys / 18m.