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The OGP published amended forms of the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Technical Services and Archaeological Consultancy Services (COE1 & COE2 respectively).

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The OGP published amended forms of the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Technical Services and Archaeological Consultancy Services (COE1 & COE2 respectively). Further information is available here. Changes include amendments to the Payment clause to introduce a new fee adjustment mechanism for inflation that replaces the previous prolongation mechanism in the Prolongation clause.

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JCT announced the release of further contracts:

  • a suite of contracts including the 2024 Major Project Construction Contract and Sub-Contract. Further information is available here, and
  • the 2024 edition of the Repair and Maintenance Contract. Further information is available here.

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