JCT D&B 2016 Cost Variation

Cost of materials i.e. concrete and steel has risen since the Contractor bid for the work and the contract commenced. Does the Contractor either take this risk/hit or able to make an application for variation to the Contract sum?

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Price adjustment for inflation is dealt with by the Fluctuations Provisions.

Your Contract Particulars should state whether the applicable Option A, B or C applies. If, however, the Fluctuations Provisions are NOT to apply then this should be stated in the Contract Particulars, which means that the Contract Sum is not adjusted under clause 4.2.3.

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Perfect answer. Thanks very much Andrew

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