# Webinar - Overview of the JCT Design and Build Contract

**URL:** <https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract/16297>\
**Category:** JCT Contracts\
**Created:** [28 October 2021 09:02 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract/16297 "2021-10-28T09:02:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![Deb\_Knibbs](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/deb_knibbs/32/1194_2.png) [@Deb\_Knibbs](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Deb_Knibbs)\
**Post date:** [28 October 2021 09:02 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract/16297/1 "2021-10-28T09:02:31Z")

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This topic is for all questions raised on our webinar “Overview of the JCT Design &Build Contract ”. If you haven’t already attended it, you can sign up here [Webinar - Overview of the JCT Design and Build Contract – Built Intelligence](https://www.builtintelligence.com/products/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract?variant=39446682927165)

#### What’s it about?

The aim of this webinar is to provide an overview of the JCT Design and Build Contract 2016, highlighting the key features and contrast it with Standard Building Contract 2016.

#### You’ll learn

By the end of this webinar you will be able to:

- Understand the basic features of DB16, as defined within the contract itself,
- Explain the key features included in DB16 briefly,
- Compare DB16 directly with SBC16 and
- Outline changes made to DB16 in the 2016 edition of the contract, and the reason for their existence.  
@stevencevans @chriscorr

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**Author:** ![Deb\_Knibbs](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/deb_knibbs/32/1194_2.png) [@Deb\_Knibbs](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/Deb_Knibbs)\
**Post date:** [28 October 2021 09:02 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract/16297/2 "2021-10-28T09:02:54Z")

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Should you avoid confirming the CP meets the ER’s to avoid issues, just check pre contract?

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**Author:** ![CharisMcKinna](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/charismckinna/32/1300_2.png) [@CharisMcKinna](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/CharisMcKinna)\
**Post date:** [10 January 2024 14:23 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract/16297/3 "2024-01-10T14:23:18Z")

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@stevencevans What is the difference between employers agent and contract administrator?

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**Author:** ![stevencevans](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/stevencevans/32/521_2.png) [@stevencevans](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/stevencevans)\
**Post date:** [16 January 2024 21:49 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract/16297/4 "2024-01-16T21:49:31Z")

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Yes, it is always good practice to check pre-contract. The third Recital makes it a contractual obligation that the CP is checked by the Employer.

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**Author:** ![stevencevans](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/stevencevans/32/521_2.png) [@stevencevans](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/stevencevans)\
**Post date:** [16 January 2024 21:50 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract/16297/5 "2024-01-16T21:50:57Z")

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It’s the name of the person appointed by the Employer to manage the contract/project on the Employer’s behalf. Under JCT DB, that person is called the Employer’s Agent. Under other forms, like the JCT SBC, that person is called the Contract Administrator.

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**Author:** ![LilyPage](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/reachback.builtintelligence.com/lilypage/32/1421_2.png) [@LilyPage](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/u/LilyPage)\
**Post date:** [30 October 2024 14:31 UTC](https://reachback.builtintelligence.com/t/webinar-overview-of-the-jct-design-and-build-contract/16297/6 "2024-10-30T14:31:38Z")

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Does any of the JCT contracts support turnkey @stevencevans