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JBCC Contract explained
Here is a list of our JBCC contract articles which answers some of the most burning questions on using the JBCC principal building agreement on your project.
Who owns the float under the JBCC contract?
4 minute read - by Kobus le RouxWho owns the float under the JBCC contract?This debate is as old and tattered as that weathered safety boot your dog keeps chewing on. And still, when it’s raised in a meeting, it manages to loosen the tempers and get everyone riled...
JBCC Can a Contractor deduct penalties from a Subcontractor
5 minute read - by Kobus le RouxCan a Contractor deduct penalties from a Subcontractor under the JBCC N/S Sub Agreement?This is what construction contractors and subcontractors lose a lot of sleep on - penalties for late completion. Yes, the dreaded penalty clause....
JBCC Can amounts be deducted due to defects?
6 minute read - by Kobus le RouxCan amounts be deducted from a JBCC interim payment certificate due to defective work?Contractors are often blindsided by an abrupt reduction in the value of work that is certified for payment, by the principal agent in an interim...
When can the JBCC contract be cancelled due to slow work
8 minute read - by Kobus le RouxWhen can the JBCC contract be cancelled due to slow work?One of the key obligations of the contractor under the JBCC contract is to proceed with work at a diligent or expeditious rate. If a contractor fails to proceed with due...
JBCC COVID-19 Questions and Answers
7 minute read - by Kobus le RouxJBCC questions and answers for COVID-19In this article we look at some of the most pressing JBCC COVID-19 related questions we dealt with during this time and hope to impress some of our views on the matter, for our readers....
Can the principal agent issue an instruction to accelerate work under the JBCC Contract
5 minute read - by Kobus le RouxCan the principal agent accelerate the work under the JBCC Contract?Acceleration is one of those sticky concepts in the building industry and especially within the JBCC contract. Contractors, employers, and agents habitually find...
JBCC – Can a Contractor deduct contra-charges from a Subcontractor
4 minute read - by Kobus le RouxCan a contractor deduct contra-charges from a Subcontractor?A story that many N/S Subcontractors of the JBCC contract know very well (particularly the plumbers). The last tube of silicone is neatly wiped. The WC’s are flushed. The...
Can a contractor claim for late information on a JBCC Contract?
10 minute read - by Kobus le RouxClaiming for late information on the JBCC ContractUnder a JBCC contract, a contractor plans to finish a portion of formwork by day 20 of his programme. Then, the plan is to start placing the reinforcing steel on day 21. The...
JBCC – Can a contractor hold a principal agent or other agents personally liable for damages?
What happens when a principal agent discharges his/her duties in a manner which clearly demonstrate incompetence and lack of skill? Or worse, blatantly and unashamedly act prejudicial towards one party at the expense of the other? This article explores the liability of the principal agent under JBCC…
JBCC Contract – Can the Principal- or other Agents, issue an instruction to a Subcontractor?
3 minute read - by Kobus le Roux JBCC contract - Can the principal agent issue instructions directly to a sub-contractor?This is a question that often comes up in discussions on the JBCC N/S Subcontract Agreement. An agent, be it an electrical or mechanical engineer,...
JBCC contract – Can time be reduced when work is omitted?
2 minute read - by Kobus le RouxCan the principal agent reduce the construction period when work is omitted or reduced under the JBCC?It always seems logical that there should be a corresponding right to reduce time where work is omitted. It seems to make sense...
JBCC rescue – What happens when work is omitted and the actual work is less than what you tendered for?
7 minute read - by Kobus le Roux What happens in JBCC when work is omitted and becomes much less than what you've tendered for? At tender stage your Bill of Quantities (BOQ) contains 100,000m3 of excavation. A substantial amount by any measure. As a result, you...
JBCC rescue – How to get paid for change instructions and variations on your project
6 minute read - by Kobus le RouxHow to get paid for change instructions and variationsThis is a common concern for many contractors in terms of the JBCC agreement. (a) When are you entitled to additional payment that was not part of your initial tender? (b) And, how...
JBCC rescue – Can the employer refuse to pay an amount unjustly/incorrectly certified?
Kobus le Roux Planning and Construction Contract Expert CASE STUDY: Contractor ABC performs work for Employer DEF under the JBCC contract. The Principal Agent certifies, in an interim certificate the amount of R1M. The Employer receives the...
JBCC rescue – When is a construction defect your problem as a contractor?
You know the drill, you reach practical completion and then await the dreaded “snag list”. A list of defects drawn up by the principal agent that needs to be completed before you can reach final completion. Many contractors get stuck here and struggle to get the work completed as the “defects” just stack up and the lists keep growing. This article looks at what the JBCC says about defects and what your risk is in terms of defects.
The importance of the Principal Agent within the JBCC Principal Building Agreement
Kobus le Roux Planning and Construction Contract Expert The legal framework within which the principal agent finds him/herself: One of the primary obligations of the employer under the JBCC Principal Building Agreement is to appoint agents. You may wonder why is this...
Planning and Scheduling
A series of articles, videos and resources on planning and using software such as MS Project, CCS Candy and other planning principles.
How to ensure MS Project is a great tool for your construction business
6 minute read - by Kobus le RouxHow to ensure MS Project is a great tool for your construction business."Chaos is a friend of mine"- Bob Dylan If I walk onto your project right now, would you have this level of control? For some contractors, chaos is the only way...
What is the advantage to cost-loading a construction schedule in MS Project
Video article - by Kobus le Roux Ever wondered what is the advantage of cost loading your schedule in Microsoft Project? Did you know you can also cost load from a BOQ in MSP? Below is a good explanation of why I like to cost load schedules and why you may want to...
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