Based on the latest JCT 2024 editions, the suite has been adapted to ensure compliance with Scottish law and practice.

It comprises:

• Design and Build Contract (DB/Scot 2024)
• Design and Build Contract Guide (DB/G/Scot 2024)
• Design and Build Sub-Contract Agreement (DBSub/A/Scot 2024)
• Design and Build Sub-Contract Conditions (DBSub/C/Scot 2024)
• Design and Build Sub-Contract Guide (DBSub/G/Scot 2024)

In addition, SBCC has published a tracked change version of the main contract to assist users in identifying amendments from the previous edition. A new Contract Administration Pack has also been released, providing a series of template forms to support the administration of the Design and Build contract and construction project.

The release of the Design and Build Suite follows the successful publication of the SBCC 2024 Minor Works Suite earlier this year and forms part of SBCC’s ongoing programme to update its contract family in line with the JCT 2024 editions.

The key themes that SBCC have adopted include Modernising and Streamlining, Future Proofing updates and addressing legislative changes relevant to the Scottish construction sector.

To support users transitioning to the new contract editions, SBCC intends to release a series of free pre-recorded webinars later this year. These webinars will provide an overview and details of the principal changes introduced in the SBCC 2024 contract suites and will be accessible through the SBCC website.