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2019-3, November
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 45 sections, comprising:
- 0 sections with amended references only.
- 23 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 21 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
- 1 new section
Preliminaries
Update 2019-3
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (112)
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (116)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (152)
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (156)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (192)
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (196)
JCT 2016 Major Project Construction Contract (211)
JCT 2016 Design and Build Contract (222)
SBCC 2016 Design and Build Contract (226)
JCT 2016 Prime Cost Building Contract (270)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (334)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (335)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (356)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (366)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (370)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (371)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (455)
RIAI - Building Contract for use with quantities (Yellow) (470)
RIAI - Building contract for use without quantities (Blue) (475)
Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Employer (486)
Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Contractor (488)
RIAI - White contract (490)
RIAI - SF88 (495)
Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works Designed by the Employer (496)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (515)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (516)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (525)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (526)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (535)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (536)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (545)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (546)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (555)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (556)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
NFDC Form of Direct Contract (710)
Investigation/ Survey Contract (715)
Work Package A70 (720)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
SBCC 2014 Framework Agreement (775)
JCT 2016 Constructing Excellence Contract (780)
SBCC 2014 Constructing Excellence Contract (785)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
Domestic sub contract (940)
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
B05 Whole building fire safety - NEW
C4 Repairing/ renovating/ conserving masonry
D40 Embedded retaining walls
D45 Soil nailing (Figure format update)
D50 Underpinning
E Sprayed in situ concrete (Figure format update)
F Glass block walling (Figure only update – not printed
F3 Precast concrete sills/ lintels/ copings/ features
G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ first fixing
G30 Metal profile sheet decking (Figure format update)
H30 Fibre cement profiled sheet cladding/ covering
H3 Metal profiled/ flat sheet self-supporting cladding/ roof covering (Title change)
H32 Plastics profiled sheet cladding/ covering (Figure format update)
H43 Metal insulating sandwich panel cladding/ roof covering (Title change)
H7 Lead sheet fully supported roof and wall coverings/ flashings (Title change)
H72 Aluminium strip/ sheet fully supported roof and wall coverings/ flashings (Title change)
H73 Copper strip/ sheet coverings/ flashings (Figure format update)
H74 Zinc strip/ sheet coverings/ flashings (Figure format update)
H75 Stainless steel strip/ sheet coverings/ flashings (Figure format update)
J2 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes
J40 Flexible sheet waterproofing/ damp proofing
J44 Sheet linings for pools/ lakes/ waterways
K Rigid sheet flooring/ sheathing/ decking/ sarking/ linings/ casings
K30 Panel partitions
K40 Demountable suspended ceilings
K4 Raised access floors
L0 Windows/ rooflights/ screens/ louvres
L35 Fixed utilitarian access systems (Figure format update)
M40 Stone/ concrete/ quarry/ ceramic tiling/ mosaic (Figure format update)
M42 Wood block/ composition block/ mosaic parquet flooring (Figure format update)
Q20 Granular sub-bases to roads/ pavings (Figure format update)
Q2 In situ concrete roads/ pavings/ bases (Figure format update)
Q3 External planting (Figure format update)
Q32 Internal and artificial planting (Figure format update)
Q37 Green roofs
R2 Below ground drainage systems (Figure format update)
R3 Land drainage (Figure format update)
R6 Groundwater pressure relief drainage (Figure format update)
Z20 Fixings and adhesives (Figure format update)
Z22 Sealants
Intermediate library
B05 Whole building fire safety (new section)NEW
C4 Repairing/ renovating/ conserving masonry
D2 Ground gas collection and venting systems
D45 Soil nailing (Figure format update)
D50 Underpinning
E Sprayed in situ concrete (Figure format update)
F Glass block walling (Figure only update – not printed
F3 Precast concrete sills/ lintels/ copings/ features
G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ first fixing
G30 Metal profile sheet decking (Figure format update)
H30 Fibre cement profiled sheet cladding/ covering
H3 Metal profiled/ flat sheet self-supporting cladding/ roof covering (Title change)
H43 Metal insulating sandwich panel cladding/ roof covering (Title change)
H7 Lead sheet fully supported roof coverings/ flashings (Title change)
H72 Aluminium strip/ sheet fully supported roof coverings/ flashings (Title change)
H74 Zinc strip/ sheet coverings/ flashings (Figure format update)
J2 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes
J40 Flexible sheet waterproofing/ damp proofing
K Rigid sheet flooring/ sheathing/ decking/ sarking/ linings/ casings
K30 Panel partitions
K40 Demountable suspended ceilings
K4 Raised access floors
K46 Raised access floor system alterations
L0 Windows/ rooflights/ screens/ louvres
N9 External signage and interpretation
Q20 Granular sub-bases to roads/ pavings (Figure format update)
R2 Below ground drainage systems (Figure format update)
R3 Land drainage (Figure format update)
R6 Groundwater pressure relief drainage (Figure format update)
W90 Communications and security systems – domestic
X2 Vertical lifting platform and homelift systems
X3 Inclined stairlift systems
Z20 Fixings and adhesives (Figure format update)
Z22 Sealants
Minor Works library
B05 Whole building fire safety - NEW
D50 Underpinning
F Glass block walling (Figure only update – not printed
F3 Precast concrete sills/ lintels/ copings/ features
G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ first fixing
H30 Fibre cement profiled sheet cladding/ covering
H3 Metal profiled/ flat sheet self-supporting cladding/ roof covering (Title change)
H43 Metal insulating sandwich panel cladding/ roof covering (Title change)
H7 Lead sheet fully supported roof coverings/ flashings (Title change)
H72 Aluminium strip/ sheet fully supported roof coverings/ flashings (Title change)
J2 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes
J40 Flexible sheet waterproofing/ damp proofing
K Rigid sheet flooring/ sheathing/ decking/ sarking/ linings/ casings
K30 Panel partitions
K40 Demountable suspended ceilings
L0 Windows/ rooflights/ screens/ louvres
W90 Communications and security systems – domestic
2019-2, July
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 25 sections, comprising:
- 0 sections with amended references only.
- 10 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 22 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
Update 2019-2
N/A
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
C51 Repairing/ Renovating/ Conserving timber
E40 Designed joints in in situ concrete
E42 Accessories cast into in situ concrete
F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling
G10 Structural metal framing
G12 Isolated structural metal members
H90 Tensile fabric coverings
J42 Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings
K20 Timber board flooring, sarking, linings, casings
K21 Wood strip/ board fine flooring/ linings
M60 Painting, clear finishing
P20 Unframed isolated trims/ skirtings/ sundry items
Q25 Slab/ brick/ sett/ cobble pavings
Q26 Special surfacings/ pavings for sport/ general amenity
Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants
Q41 Barriers/ Guardrails
Q52 Play and sports equipment
Q55 External decks, boardwalks and bridges
Z31 Powder coatings
Intermediate library
C51 Repairing/ Renovating/ Conserving timber
E40 Designed joints in in situ concrete
F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling
G10 Structural metal framing
G12 Isolated structural metal members
H90 Tensile fabric coverings
H91 Thatch roofing
K20 Timber board flooring, sarking, linings, casings
K21 Wood strip/ board fine flooring/ linings
M60 Painting, clear finishing
P20 Unframed isolated trims/ skirtings/ sundry items
Q25 Slab/ brick/ sett/ cobble pavings
Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants
Q41 Barriers/ Guardrails
Q55 External decks, boardwalks and bridges
V90 Electrical systems, domestic
V91 Electrical systems, landscape
Z31 Powder coatings
Minor Works library
F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling
G10 Structural metal framing
G12 Isolated structural metal members
K20 Timber board flooring, sarking, linings, casings
K21 Wood strip/ board fine flooring/ linings
M60 Painting, clear finishing
P20 Unframed isolated trims/ skirtings/ sundry items
Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants
V90 Electrical systems, domestic
2019-1, March
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 25 sections, comprising:
- 0 sections with amended references only.
- 9 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 16 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
Update 2019-1
N/A
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
B91 Buildings in the landscape
F10 Brick/ block walling
G10 Structural metal framing
H10 Patent glazing
H11 Curtain walling
H13 Structural glass assemblies
H14 Concrete rooflights, pavement lights
H40 Glass fibre reinforced concrete cladding/ components
H41 Glass fibre reinforced plastics panel cladding, features
H42 Precast concrete panel cladding, features
H51 Natural stone cladding, lining, features
L20 Doors/ Shutters/ Hatches
M12 Resin flooring
M21 Insulation with rendered finish
M61 Intumescent coatings for fire protection of steelwork
Q10 Kerbs/ edgings/ channels / paving accessories
Intermediate library
D20 Excavating and filling
F10 Brick/ block walling
G10 Structural metal framing
H10 Patent glazing
H11 Curtain walling
H13 Structural glass assemblies
H14 Concrete rooflights, pavement lights
M12 Resin flooring
M21 Insulation with rendered finish
N13 Sanitary appliances and fittings
Q10 Kerbs/ edgings/ channels / paving accessories
Minor Works library
D20 Excavating and filling
F10 Brick/ block walling
G10 Structural metal framing
H10 Patent glazing
M12 Resin flooring
M21 Insulation with rendered finish
N13 Sanitary appliances and fittings
Q10 Kerbs/ edgings/ channels / paving accessories
2018-3, November
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 16 sections, comprising:
- 0 sections with amended references only.
- 1 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 15 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
Update 2018-3
MW JCT 790
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
B11 Prefabricated building units
B13 Modular buildings
B14 Prefabricated panelled constructions
B15 Prefabricated framed constructions
H20 Rigid sheet cladding
H21 Timber weatherboarding
H92 Rainscreen cladding
J42 Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings
L40 General glazing
N25 Permanent access and safety equipment
P10 Sundry insulation/ proofing work
P12 Fire stopping systems
Intermediate library
B12 Conservatories
H20 Rigid sheet cladding
H21 Timber weatherboarding
H22 Plastics weatherboarding
J42 Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings
N25 Permanent access and safety equipment
P10 Sundry insulation/ proofing work
P12 Fire stopping systems
W90 Communications and security systems – domestic
Minor Works library
B12 Conservatories
H20 Rigid sheet cladding
H21 Timber weatherboarding
H22 Plastics weatherboarding
J42 Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings
L40 General glazing
N25 Permanent access and safety equipment
P10 Sundry insulation/ proofing work
P12 Fire stopping systems
W90 Communications and security systems – domestic
2018-2.1, September
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 8 sections being amended:
Preliminaries
N/A
Revised Work Sections
B11 – Prefabricated building units
B12 – Conservatories
B13 – Modular buildings
B14 – Prefabricated panelled constructions
B15 – Prefabricated framed constructions
J42 – Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings
L40 – General glazing
P12 – Fire stopping systems
2018-2, July
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 7 sections, comprising:
- 0 sections with amended references only.
- 3 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 4 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
Update 2018-1
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract (576)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
N17 Portable and mobile firefighting systems (section title name change)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
Intermediate library
N17 Portable and mobile firefighting systems (section title name change)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic
S92 Sprinkler systems – domestic
T90 Heating systems – domestic
X12 Vertical lifting platform and homelift systems
X13 Inclined stairlift systems
Minor Works library
N17 Portable and mobile firefighting systems (section title name change)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic
S92 Sprinkler systems – domestic
T90 Heating systems – domestic
Work sections confirmed as current
Standard library
N/A
Intermediate library
N/A
Minor Works library
N/A
2018-1, March
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 2 sections, comprising:
- 0 sections with amended references only.
- 0 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 4 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
Update 2018-0.1
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (116)
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (156)
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (196)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (516)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (526)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (536)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (546)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (556)
Update 2018-1
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (112)
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (116)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (152)
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (156)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (192)
SBCC 2016 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (196)
JCT 2011 Major Project Construction Contract (211)
JCT 2016 Design and Build Contract (222)
SBCC 2016 Design and Build Contract (226)
JCT 2016 Prime Cost Contract (270)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (334)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (335)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (356)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (366)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (370)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (371)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (455)
RIAI - Building Contract for use with quantities (Yellow) (470)
RIAI - Building contract for use without quantities (Blue) (475)
Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Employer (486)
Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Contractor (488)
RIAI - White contract (490)
RIAI - SF88 (495)
Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works Designed by the Employer (496)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (515)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (516)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (525)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (526)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (535)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (536)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (545)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (546)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (555)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (556)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
NFDC Form of Direct Contract (710)
Investigation/ Survey Contract (715)
Work Package A70 (720)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
SBCC 2014 Framework Agreement (775)
JCT 2011 Constructing Excellence Contract (780)
SBCC 2014 Constructing Excellence Contract (785)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
Domestic sub contract (940)
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
C11 Site investigation
Intermediate library
C11 Site investigation
S91 Natural gas supply systems - domestic
W53 Assistance call systems
W90 Communications and security systems - domestic
Minor Works library
S91 Natural gas supply systems - domestic
W53 Assistance call systems
W90 Communications and security systems - domestic
Work sections confirmed as current
Standard library
N/A
Intermediate library
N/A
Minor Works library
N/A
2017-3, November
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 2 sections, comprising:
- 0 sections with amended references only.
- 0 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 2 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
Update 2017-2.1
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (515)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (516)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (525)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (526)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (535)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (536)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (545)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (546)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (555)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (556)
Update 2017-3
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (112)
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (116)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (152)
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (156)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (192)
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (196)
JCT 2011 Major Project Construction Contract (211)
JCT 2016 Design and Build Contract (222)
SBCC 2016 Design and Build Contract (226)
JCT 2011 Prime Cost Contract (270)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (334)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (335)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (356)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (366)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (370)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (371)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (455)
RIAI - Building Contract for use with quantities (Yellow) (470)
RIAI - Building contract for use without quantities (Blue) (475)
Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Employer (486)
Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Contractor (488)
RIAI - White contract (490)
RIAI - SF88 (495)
Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works Designed by the Employer (496)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (515)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (516)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (525)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (526)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (535)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (536)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (545)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (546)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (555)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (556)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
Work Package A70 (720)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770) – Title change
SBCC 2011 Framework Agreement (775)
JCT 2011 Constructing Excellence Contract (780)
SBCC 2014 Constructing Excellence Contract (785)
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
P11 Foamed/ fibre/ bead cavity wall insulation (Update 2017-2.1)
Intermediate library
P11 Foamed/ fibre/ bead cavity wall insulation (Update 2017-2.1)
V91 Electrical systems – landscape
Minor Works library
P11 Foamed/ fibre/ bead cavity wall insulation (Update 2017-2.1)
Work sections confirmed as current
Standard library
N/A
Intermediate library
N/A
Minor Works library
N/A
2017-2, July
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 6 sections, comprising:
- 1 sections with amended references only.
- 0 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 5 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (112) (Update 2017-1.1)
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (116)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (152) (Update 2017-1.1)
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (156)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (192) (Update 2017-1.1)
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (196)
JCT 2011 Major Project Construction Contract (211) (Update 2017-1.1)
JCT 2016 Design and Build Contract (222)
SBCC 2016 Design and Build Contract (226) – Title change
JCT 2011 Prime Cost Contract (270) (Update 2017-1.1)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (334) (Update 2017-1.1)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (335) (Update 2017-1.1)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (356) – Title change
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (366) – Title change
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (370) (Update 2017-1.1)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (371) (Update 2017-1.1)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (455) (Update 2017-1.1)
RIAI - Building Contract for use with quantities (Yellow) (470) (Update 2017-1.1)
RIAI - Building contract for use without quantities (Blue) (475) (Update 2017-1.1)
Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Employer (486) (Update 2017-1.1)
Public Works Contract for Building Works Designed by the Contractor (488) (Update 2017-1.1)
RIAI - White contract (490) (Update 2017-1.1)
RIAI - SF88 (495) (Update 2017-1.1)
Public Works Contract for Minor Building and Civil Engineering Works Designed by the Employer (496) (Update 2017-1.1)
Short Public Works Contract (498) (Update 2017-1.1)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with activity schedule (515) (Update 2017-1.1)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Priced Contract with bill of quantities (525) (Update 2017-1.1)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with activity schedule (535) (Update 2017-1.1)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Target Contract with bill of quantities (545) (Update 2017-1.1)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Cost Reimbursable Contract (555) (Update 2017-1.1)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575) (Update 2017-1.1)
NFDC Form of Direct Contract (710) (Update 2017-1.1)
Work Package A70 (720) (Update 2017-1.1)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750) (Update 2017-1.1)
JCT 2011 Framework Agreement (770) (Update 2017-1.1)
SBCC 2011 Framework Agreement (775) (Update 2017-1.1)
JCT 2011 Constructing Excellence Contract (780) (Update 2017-1.1)
SBCC 2014 Constructing Excellence Contract (785) (Update 2017-1.1)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790) (Update 2017-1.1)
Domestic sub contract (940) (Update 2017-1.1)
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
M20 Plastered/ Rendered/ Roughcast coatings
Z12 Preservative/ fire retardant treatment
Intermediate library
M20 Plastered/ Rendered/ Roughcast coatings
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic (Update 2017-1.1)
V90 Electrical systems – domestic
X12 Vertical lifting platform and homelift systems (Title change)
X13 Inclined stairlift systems
Z12 Preservative/ fire retardant treatment
Minor Works library
M20 Plastered/ Rendered/ Roughcast coatings
V90 Electrical systems – domestic
Z12 Preservative/ fire retardant treatment
Work sections confirmed as current
Standard library
N/A
Intermediate library
N/A
Minor Works library
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic
2017-1, March
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 6 sections, comprising:
- 1 sections with amended references only.
- 0 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 5 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (112) (Update 2017-0.1) – Title change
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract With Quantities (116) (Update 2017-0.1)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (152) (Update 2017-0.1) – Title change
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract Without Quantities (156) (Update 2017-0.1)
JCT 2016 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (192) (Update 2017-0.1) – Title change
SBCC 2011 Standard Building Contract With Approximate Quantities (196) (Update 2017-0.1)
JCT 2011 Major Project Construction Contract (211) (Update 2017-0.1)
JCT 2016 Design and Build Contract (222) (Update 2017-0.1)
SBCC 2011 Design and Build Contract (226) (Update 2017-0.1)
JCT 2011 Prime Cost Contract (270) (Update 2017-0.1)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (334) – Title change
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (335) – Title change
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (370) (Update 2017-0.1)
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
E11 Sprayed in situ concrete
E30 Reinforcement for in situ concrete (Update 2017-0.1)
H11 Curtain Walling
H40 Glass fibre reinforced concrete cladding/ components (Update 2017-0.1)
H41 Glass fibre reinforced plastics cladding/ features
Intermediate library
E11 Sprayed in situ concrete
E30 Reinforcement for in situ concrete (Update 2017-0.1)
H11 Curtain Walling
H41 Glass fibre reinforced plastics cladding/ features
Minor Works library
N/A
Work sections confirmed as current
Standard library
N/A
Intermediate library
S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic (Update 2017-0.1)
Minor Works library
E30 Reinforcement for in situ concrete (Update 2017-0.1) S91 Natural gas supply systems - domestic (Update 2017-0.1)
2016-3, November
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 8 sections, comprising:
- 3 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 5 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Preliminaries
The A20 sections have been updated to reflect the 2016 editions of the JCT Design and Build Contract.
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
C46 Cavity wall tie renewal/ insertion
E05 In situ concrete construction generally (Update 2016-2.1)
E20 Formwork for in situ concrete
E42 Accessories cast into in situ concrete (Update 2016-2.1)
G12 Isolated structural metal members (Update 2016-2.1)
M22 Sprayed monolithic coatings
M52 Decorative papers/ fabrics (Update 2016-2.1)
N10 General fixtures/ furnishings/ equipment
Intermediate library
C46 Cavity wall tie renewal/ insertion
E05 In situ concrete construction generally (Update 2016-2.1)
E20 Formwork for in situ concrete
E42 Accessories cast into in situ concrete (Update 2016-2.1)
G12 Isolated structural metal members (Update 2016-2.1)
M22 Sprayed monolithic coatings
M52 Decorative papers/ fabrics (Update 2016-2.1)
N10 General fixtures/ furnishings/ equipment
Minor Works library
C46 Cavity wall tie renewal/ insertion
G12 Isolated structural metal members (Update 2016-2.1)
Work sections confirmed as current
Standard library
Update 2016-2.1
N/A
Update 2016-3
N/A
Intermediate library
Update 2016-2.1
N/A
Update 2016-3
N/A
Minor Works library
Update 2016-2.1
N/A
Update 2016-3
N10 General fixtures/ furnishings/ equipment
E20 Formwork for in situ concrete
2016-2, July
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 10 sections, comprising:
- 4 sections with amended references only.
- 2 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 4 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
The list that follows highlights the work sections in NBS Building Update 2016-2 which have undergone technical revisions to the clause content.
Preliminaries
The A20 sections have been updated to reflect the 2016 editions of the JCT Minor Works Building Contracts.
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
H92 Rainscreen cladding (2016-1.1)
K10 Gypsum board dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings (2016-1.1) (Title Change: was Plasterboard dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings)
K40 Demountable suspended ceilings (2016-1.1)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
Intermediate library
K10 Gypsum board dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings (2016-1.1) (Title Change: was Plasterboard dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings)K40 Demountable suspended ceilings (2016-1.1)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic
S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic
Minor Works library
K10 Gypsum board dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings (2016-1.1) (Title Change: was Plasterboard dry linings/ partitions/ ceilings)K40 Demountable suspended ceilings (2016-1.1)
P21 Door/ window ironmongery
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic
Work sections confirmed as current
The following work sections have been reviewed/ updated and are confirmed as current:
Standard library
2016-1.1
M10 Cement based levelling/ wearing screeds
M11 Mastic asphalt flooring/ floor underlays
M13 Calcium sulfate based levelling screeds
2016-2
N/A
Intermediate library
M10 Cement based levelling/ wearing screeds
M11 Mastic asphalt flooring/ floor underlays
M13 Calcium sulfate based levelling screeds
S17 Water reclamation systems
2016-2
N/A
Minor Works library
2016-1.1M13 Calcium sulfate based levelling screeds
2016-2
S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic
2016-1, March
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 25 sections, comprising:
- 2 sections with amended references only.
- 1 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 22 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
The list that follows highlights the work sections in NBS Building Update 2016-1 which have undergone technical revisions to the clause content.
Revised Work Sections
Standard library
D30 Piling |
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D40 Embedded retaining walls | |
D45 Soil nailing | |
F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling | |
G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ First fixing | |
J21 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes | |
J31 Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings | |
K30 Panel partitions | |
L40 General glazing | |
M50 Rubber/ Plastics/ Cork/ Lino/ Carpet tiling/ sheeting | |
M51 Edge fixed carpeting | |
M60 Painting/ Clear finishing | |
N15 Internal fire and safety signage systems | |
Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants | |
Q30 Seeding/ turfing | |
Q31 External planting | |
Q32 Internal and artificial planting | |
Q35 Landscape maintenance | |
Q50 Site/ street furniture/ equipment | |
Q52 Play and sports equipment |
Intermediate library
B91 Buildings in the landscape |
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D30 Piling | |
D45 Soil nailing | |
F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling | |
G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ First fixing | |
J21 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes | |
J31 Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings | |
K30 Panel partitions | |
L40 General glazing | |
M50 Rubber/ Plastics/ Cork/ Lino/ Carpet tiling/ sheeting | |
M51 Edge fixed carpeting | |
M60 Painting/ Clear finishing | |
N15 Internal fire and safety signage systems | |
N91 External signage and interpretation | |
Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants | |
Q30 Seeding/ turfing | |
Q31 External planting | |
Q50 Site/ street furniture/ equipment | |
U90 General ventilation - domestic |
Minor Works library
F30 Accessories/ Sundry items for brick/ block/ stone walling |
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G20 Carpentry/ timber framing/ First fixing | |
J21 Mastic asphalt roofing/ insulation/ finishes |
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J31 Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings | |
K30 Panel partitions | |
L40 General glazing | |
M50 Rubber/ Plastics/ Cork/ Lino/ Carpet tiling/ sheeting | |
M60 Painting/ Clear finishing | |
Q28 Topsoil and soil ameliorants | |
Q50 Site/ street furniture/ equipment |
Work sections confirmed as current
The following work sections have been reviewed/ updated and are confirmed as current:
Standard library
No change
Intermediate library
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic |
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S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic |
Minor Works library
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems – domestic |
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S91 Natural gas supply systems – domestic | |
U90 General ventilation - domestic |
2015-3, November
186 work sections now in NBS Building (excluding Preliminaries)
Our ongoing efforts to keep your specifications up to date have resulted in amendments to 36 sections, comprising:
- 3 sections with amended references only.
- 16 sections with improvements to general or clause guidance, without changes to the clause text.
- 17 sections with changes to clause text, with or without changes to general or clause guidance.
Following the introduction of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 on April 6, JCT has issued amendments to their contracts. Updated preliminaries were included in your 2015-2 July update. Preliminaries for ICC Minor Works Version, Amendment ICC/CDM/May2015, are also now included.
If you have any questions, please contact our Software Support department on 0345 456 9594.
B13 Modular buildings | BS 8200 withdrawn, alternate CWCT standards TN 75 and 76 along with BS EN 13049 added. Code for sustainable homes changes highlighted. Additional guidance has been added to explain changes made in document to standards and regulations. | S | ||
C51 Repairing/ Renovating/ Conserving timber | Updating of clause items and guidance resulting from revised or new standards and codes. | S | I | |
D20 Excavating and filling | Reference documents including legislation updated and new clause added to cover product 'Concrete impregnated fabric'. | S | I | M |
E10 Mixing/ Casting/ Curing in situ concrete | Changes due to updates of BS EN 206(incorporating BS EN 206-9), BS 8500-1 and BS 8500-2. Updates in reference documents. | S | I | M |
G10 Structural steel framing | References to NSSS removed, and values amended alongside general updates of reference documents. Guidance concerning CE marking added. | S | I | M |
G30 Metal profiled sheet decking | This section has been amended to transfer specification of design standards, design parameters and other requirements to section B50. Reference documents updated. | S | I | |
H92 Rainscreen cladding | ASCE SE1/7-05 has been withdrawn and replaced by ASCE/SEI 7-10. BS 476-7 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS 476-7 incorporating corrigendum 1. BS 476-20 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS 476-20 incorporating amendment 1 and corrigendum 1. BS 476-21 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS 476-21 incorporating corrigendum 1. BS EN 1999-1-1 + A1:2009 has been withdrawn and replaced by BS EN 1999-1-1 + A2:2013, incorporating corrigendum March 2014. PD 62305-2 Flash density map 2014. Supplement to BS EN 62305-2 has been published. The Construction Health and Safety Manual has been updated. References to deleted clauses 342, 345 and 347 deleted; clauses 335 and 340 'Integrity' added; all to align with CWCT Standard. |
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J41 Reinforced bitumen membrane roof coverings | Updates resulting from changes to reference documents including new clauses for insulants and water flow control layers. | S | I | M |
J42 Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings | Updates resulting from changes to reference documents and from commentary from the Technical Committee at SPRA. | S | I | M |
K11 Rigid sheet flooring/ sheathing/ decking/ sarking/ linings/ casings | Key technical changes and changes to guidance. Reference documents updated. | S | I | M |
K13 Rigid sheet fine linings and panelling | Clause 105 added in response to CPR and CE marking requirements. Changes to general guidance. Reference documents updated. | S | I | |
K45 Suspended ceiling system alterations | Clause 805, Electrical continuity and earth bonding updated in accordance with current IET regulations (BS 7671). | I | M | |
M40 Stone/ Concrete/ Quarry/ Ceramic tiling/ Mosaic | Key changes in response to reference document updates. Introducing guidance to CEN/TS 16165 for slip resistance. | S | I | M |
M41 Terrazzo tiling/ In situ terrazzo | Key technical changes and changes to guidance due to reference document updates, BS EN 13036-4 now being replaced by BS 7976-1, -2 and -3 with regards to slip resistance for pedestrian surfaces. | S | I | |
N13 Sanitary appliances and fittings | The section has been comprehensively updated, taking into account several recent BS EN standards for sanitary appliances. | S | I | M |
R11 Above ground foul drainage systems | Clauses 685 and 690 revised in line with new version of BS 1710. | S | I | M |
R12 Below ground drainage systems | Wording in clauses 757 and 759 has been changed to improve specification of the connection of drainage branches into the main channel. BS 7158 for plastics inspection chambers has been withdrawn. | S | I | M |