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Short Form of Sub-Contract (ShortSub)

Appropriate:

  • for use where the main contract is a JCT contract; and 
  • for a small sub-contract package of work or one that is of straightforward content with low risk involved.

Can be used:

  • where the sub-contract works and/or main contract works are to be carried out in sections; 
  • for sub-contract works that are to be carried out on the basis of an adjusted sub-contract sum (adjustment for variations etc.) or by complete remeasurement.

Not suitable:

  • where the sub-contract works are of a complex technical nature;
  • where the Sub-Contractor is to design any part of the sub-contract works, even though the other criteria are met;
  • where provisions which are fully back to back with the main contract are required.

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The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) is the industry’s foremost contracts producing organisation. It produces standard forms e.g. standard construction contracts, standard building contracts and subcontracts for the construction industry. JCT 2005 suite of contracts includes JCT - Constructing Excellence Contract : Partnering Contract, Framework Agreement, Major Project Construction Contract, Standard Building Contract, Design and Build Contract, Intermediate Building Contract, Minor Works Building Contract, Repair and Maintenance Contract, Collateral Warranties and Partnering Charter. It also produces consumer contracts such as the homeowner building contract.