JCT Target Cost Contract: essential tips and potential traps

25 September 2025

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Authors:

Claire King Partner

Andrew Jeffcoat Senior Associate

On 25 June 2025, JCT released its first Target Cost Contract, the final contract in the 2024 suite. In this webinar, Claire King and Andrew Jeffcoat explore how this contract aligns with and differs from other JCT contracts and how it is intended to work, providing essential insights that will allow you to navigate it with confidence and avoid any potential traps for the unwary.

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