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Technical Content Version: 2020-3 December
Software Version: 5.0.6.0 (No longer supported in Windows XP, Vista and 7)

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2020-3 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (336)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (337)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (358)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (368)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (372)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (373)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (456)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
SBCC 2014 Framework Agreement (775)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract (811)
SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (816)

Work sections

B07 Fire performance (new section)
M42 Wood block composition block and mosaic parquet flooring
M50 Rubber plastics cork lino and carpet tiling and sheeting
P30 Trenches pipeways and pits for buried engineering services and gas venting
W41 Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems
W44 Closed circuit television systems
X90 Lift systems

Constructions

Fire safety content to most of Constructions
W41 Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems
W44 Closed circuit television systems
X90 Lift systems

2020-3 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (336)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (337)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (358)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (368)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (372)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (373)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (456)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
SBCC 2014 Framework Agreement (775)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract (811)
SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (816)

Work sections

B07 Fire performance (new section)
M42 Wood block composition block and mosaic parquet flooring
M50 Rubber plastics cork lino and carpet tiling and sheeting
P30 Trenches pipeways and pits for buried engineering services and gas venting
W41 Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems
W44 Closed circuit television systems
X90 Lift systems

Constructions

Fire safety content to most of Constructions
W41 Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems
W44 Closed circuit television systems
X90 Lift systems

2020-1 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (336)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (337)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (358)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (368)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (372)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (373)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (456)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
SBCC 2014 Framework Agreement (775)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract (811)
SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (816)

Work sections

D20 Excavating and filling
F10 Brick and block walling
J21 Mastic asphalt roofing insulation and finishes
J31 Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings
J41 Reinforced bitumen membrane roof coverings
S15 Fountains and water features
W50 Fire detection and alarm systems

Constructions

D20 Excavating and filling
J21 Mastic asphalt roofing insulation and finishes
J31 Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings
J41 Reinforced bitumen membrane roof coverings
S15 Fountains and water features
W50 Fire detection and alarm systems

2019-3 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (336)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (337)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (358)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (368)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (372)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (373)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (456)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
SBCC 2014 Framework Agreement (775)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract (811)
SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (816)

Work sections

G12 Isolated structural metal members
G20 Carpentry and timber framing
H72 Aluminium strip or sheet coverings and flashings — Figure only update
H74 Zinc strip or sheet coverings and flashings — Figure only update
H75 Stainless steel strip or sheet coverings and flashings — Figure only update
N91 External signage and interpretation — Figure only update
Q10 Kerbs edgings channels and paving accessories
Q20 Granular sub bases to pavings
V90 Electrical installation
W40 Electronic access control systems

Constructions

G12 Isolated structural metal members
G20 Carpentry and timber framing
Q20 Granular sub bases to pavings
V90 Electrical installation
W40 Electronic access control systems

2019-2 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (Scheduler) (336)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (Scheduler) (337)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (Scheduler) (358)
SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (Scheduler) (368)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (Scheduler) (372)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (Scheduler) (373)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (Scheduler) (456)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
SBCC 2014 Framework Agreement (775)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract (811)
SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (816)

Work sections

D50 Underpinning
E30 Reinforcement for in situ concrete
F11 Glas block walling
G10 Structural steel framing
H10 Patent glazing
J42 Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings
K11 Rigid sheet flooring sheathing decking sarking linings and casings
L10 Windows rooflights screens and louvres
L40 General glazing
M42 Wood block composition block and mosaic parquet flooring
P21 Door and window ironmongery
W41 Intrusion and hold-Up alarm systems
X90 Lift systems

Constructions

D50 Underpinning
E30 Reinforcement for in situ concrete
G10 Structural steel framing
H10 Patent glazing
K11 Rigid sheet flooring sheathing decking sarking linings and casings
W41 Intrusion and hold-Up alarm systems
X90 Lift systems

2019-1 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (336)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (337)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (372)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (373)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract (811)
JCT Sub-Contract (IFC) NAM (750)
ICC Minor Works (456)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
SBCC Minor Works Building Contract (358)
SBCC Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (Scheduler) (368)
SBCC Framework Agreement (775)
SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (816)

Work sections

H20 Rigid sheet cladding
H21 Timber weatherboarding
H22 Plastics weatherboarding
L30 Stairs ladders and balustrades
M10 Cement based levelling and wearing screeds
M61 Intumescent coatings for fire protection of steelwork
N13 Sanitary appliances and fittings
P12 Fire stopping systems
P20 Unframed isolated trims skirtings and sundry items
Q50 Site and street furniture and equipment
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems
V90 Electrical installation
W50 Fire detection and alarm systems

Constructions

H20 Rigid sheet cladding
H21 Timber weatherboarding
H22 Plastics weatherboarding
L30 Stairs ladders and balustrades
M10 Cement based levelling and wearing screeds
M61 Intumescent coatings for fire protection of steelwork
P20 Unframed isolated trims skirtings and sundry items
V90 Electrical installation

2018-3 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (336)
JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (337)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (372)
JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (373)
JCT 2016 Framework Agreement (770)
JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract (811)
JCT Sub-Contract (IFC) NAM (750)
ICC Minor Works (456)
Short Public Works Contract (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
NEC4 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (576)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
SBCC Minor Works Building Contract (358)
SBCC Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor’s Design (Scheduler) (368)
SBCC Framework Agreement (775)

Work sections
J40 Flexible sheet waterproofing and damp proofing (Update 2018-2.1)
K20 Timber board flooring decking sarking linings and casings
K21 Wood strip or board fine flooring or linings
M12 Resin flooring
M21 Insulation with rendered finish (Update 2018-2.1)
P10 Sundry insulation and proofing work
W41 Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems
W44 Closed circuit television systems

Constructions
J40 Flexible sheet waterproofing and damp proofing (Update 2018-2.1)
M21 Insulation with rendered finish (Update 2018-2.1)
P10 Sundry insulation and proofing work

2018-2.1 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

N/A

Work sections

J40 Flexible sheet waterproofing and damp proofing
M21 Insulation with rendered finish

2018-2 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

A20/790    RIBA Concise Building Contract 2018

Work sections

C20    Demolition
L20    Doors/ Shutters/ Hatches
P12    Fire stopping systems
T90    Heating systems
W40    Electronic access control systems (section title name change)
W50    Fire detection and alarm systems

Constructions

T90    Heating systems
W40    Electronic access control systems (section title name change)

2018-1 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims

A20/576            NEC4 Engineering and Construction Short Contract

Work sections

X90           Lift systems

Constructions

X90           Lift sytems

2017-3 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

* (Update 2017-2.1) refers to the sections available in the online update in October.

Prelims

A20/336 – JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract
A20/337 – JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design
A20/358 – SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract
A20/368 – SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design
A20/372 – JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract
A20/373 – JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design
A20/456 – Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version
A20/498 – Short Public Works Contract
A20/575 – NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract
A20/770 – JCT 2016 Framework Agreement
A20/775 – SBCC 2011 Framework Agreement
A20/811 – JCT 2016 Measured Term Contract (Update 2017-2.1)
A20/816 – SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (Update 2017-2.1)

Work sections

F11 – Glass block walling (Update 2017-2.1)
P21 – Door and window ironmongery (Update 2017-2.1)
V90 – Electrial installation

Refs only
N/A
2017-2 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims
A20/336 – JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/337 – JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/358 – SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract
A20/368 – SBCC 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design
A20/372 – JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/373 – JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/456 – Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/498 – Short Public Works Contract (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/575 – NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/750 – JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/770 – JCT 2011 Framework Agreement (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/775 – SBCC 2011 Framework Agreement (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/790 – RIBA Concise Building Contract (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/811 – JCT 2011 Measured Term Contract (Update 2017-1.1)
A20/816 – SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (Update 2017-1.1)
Work sections
P11 – Injected cavity wall insulation
X90 – Lift systems (Update 2017-1.1)
Refs only
N/A
2017-1 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims
A20/336 – JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract
A20/337 – JCT 2016 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design
Work sections
W41 – Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems
W44 – Closed circuit television systems
Z12 – Preservative and fire retardant treatment
Refs only
N/A
2016-3 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims
N/A
Work sections
C46 Wall tie renewal or insertion
G12 Isolated structural metal members
G20 Carpentry and timber framing
L40 General glazing
M52 Decorative papers and fabrics
N10 General fixtures furnishings and equipment
Refs only
N/A
2016-2 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims
372 JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract
373 JCT 2016 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor’s Design
Work sections
M50 Rubber plastics cork lino and carpet tiling and sheeting
N91 External signage and Interpretation
Refs only
N/A
2016-1 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

Prelims
JCT 2011 Intermediate Building Contract (Scheduler) (336)
JCT 2011 Intermediate Building Contract with Contractor's Design (Scheduler) (337)
JCT 2011 Minor Works Building Contract (Scheduler) (372)
JCT 2011 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (Scheduler) (373)
JCT 2011 Framework Agreement (770)
JCT 2011 Measured Term Contract (811)
JCT Subcontract ICSub/NAM (750)
Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version (Scheduler) (456)
Short Public Works Contract for Civil Engineering and Building Works Designed by the Employer (498)
NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC) Short Contract (575)
RIBA Concise Building Contract (790)
SBCC 2011 Minor Works Building Contract (Scheduler) (358)
SBCC 2013 Minor Works Building Contract with Contractor's Design (Scheduler) (368)
SBCC 2011 Framework Agreement (775)
SBCC 2011 Measured Term Contract (816)
Work sections
M40 Stone quarry and ceramic tiling or mosaic
Refs only
S90 Hot and cold water supply systems
U90 General ventilation
2015-3 Content

The list that follows highlights work sections in NBS Scheduler Update which have undergone technical revisions.

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.

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Prelims

A20/456 – Infrastructure Conditions of Contract (ICC) Minor Works Version

A20/775 – SBCC Framework Agreement (new)

Work sections

E10 – In situ concrete (Update 2015-2.1)

H32 – Plastics profiled sheet cladding and covering (Update 2015-2.1)

J21 – Mastic asphalt roofing insulation and finishes

J31 – Liquid applied waterproof roof coatings

J41 – Reinforced bitumen membrane roof coverings (Update 2015-2.1)

J42 – Single layer polymeric sheet roof coverings (Update 2015-2.1)

K10 – Plasterboard dry linings for walls partitions and ceilings (Update 2015-2.1)

K11 – Rigid sheet flooring, sheathing, decking, sarking, linings and casings (Update 2015-2.1)

M10 – Cement based levelling and wearing screeds (Update 2015-2.1)

M20a – Plastered coatings (Update 2015-2.1)

M20b – Rendered and roughcast coatings (Update 2015-2.1)

N13 – Sanitary appliances and fittings (Update 2015-2.1)

R12 – Below ground drainage systems (Update 2015-2.1)

R16 – Groundwater pressure relief drainage systems (Update 2015-2.1)

S90 – Hot and cold water supply systems (Update 2015-2.1)

W44 – Closed circuit television systems

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