# JCT Sub-Contract
**URL:** https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/jct-sub-contract/22626
**Category:** General
**Created:** [28 April 2026 17:26 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/jct-sub-contract/22626 "2026-04-28T17:26:42Z")
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### Author:  [@jim823408](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/jim823408)
#### Post date: [28 April 2026 17:26 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/jct-sub-contract/22626/1 "2026-04-28T17:26:42Z")
Hi
I wonder if anyone could answer the following tricky query for me relating to the JCT DB Sub-Contract (DBSub/2016).
The Sub-Contract Particulars make provision at para 5 for splitting the Sub-Contract Works into “Sections” (whereby a period is stated for each Section).
However, can I spit the Sub-Contract Works into formal “Sections” in the Sub-Contract Particulars if the Main Contract Works are not split into Sections (i.e. a single Date of Possession and Date for Completion apply for the Main Contract Works)?
It seems not because clause 1.1 of the Sub-Contract Conditions defines the word “Section” by reference to the Main Contract, or have I interpreted this incorrectly?
I’d be very grateful for any feedback on this.
Thanks
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### Author:  [@Mike\_Tiplady](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Mike_Tiplady)
#### Post date: [29 April 2026 10:21 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/jct-sub-contract/22626/2 "2026-04-29T10:21:57Z")
The JCT Sub-Contract relies upon the Main Contract to define Sections so if there are none in the Main Contract then there are none in the Sub-Contract. However that would not prevent you from seeking to amend the Sub-Contract to allow for sections. Some drafting would need to be included in the Sub-Contract Agreement to that effect.