JCT Main Contracts

Question 1

Traditional - lump sum Standard Building Contract with Quantities (SBC/Q)

Name where this type is appropriate and can be used

Answer 1

• appropriate for larger works designed / detailed by employer or on behalf of employer
• where an Architect / Contract Administrator and QS are to administer the conditions
• can be used: for Contractor design of discrete parts of the works (Contractors Design Portion
• where works are to be carried out in section
• by private and Local Authority employers

Question 2

Standard Building Contract without Quantities (SBC/XQ)

Name where this type is appropriate and can be used

Answer 2

• same as SBC/Q except degree of project complexity is not enough to require bill of quantities

Question 3

Intermediate Building Contract (IC) - not suitable as D&B contract

Name where this type is appropriate and can be used

Answer 3

• appropriate for simple building works with basic trades (no specialist design)
• works designed by or on behalf of employer detailed contract provisions. Employer to provide Contractor with drawings and bill of quantities and spec / schedule of works
• as previous - more detailed than Minor Works, less detailed than SBC
• can be used by both private and Local Authority employers

Question 4

Minor Works (MW)

Name where this type is appropriate and can be used

Note: both IC and MW are available with Contractor’s Design - allow CDP for part of works

neither are suitable for D&B.

Answer 4

• appropriate for simple work-designed by or on behalf of employer
• where employer is to produce drawings / spec / work schedules to define quantity and quality of works
• Architect / Contract Administer to administer conditions
• can be used by both private and Local Authority employers