Revamped SBCC makes debut

The Scottish version of the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) producing standard contract documentation is back in business as a limited company after a year-long review.
The reshaping of the Scottish Building Contract Committee (SBCC) has been led by Scottish Building, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland.
Representatives of the specialist contractors and consulting engineers have joined leaders of these bodies on a slimmed-down board of directors.
Scottish Building chief executive Sid Patten said: "The SBCC needed a shake-up and to become more business-like in its production of documents. Decision making had become long-winded.
"We reviewed how it works, especially in relation to the JCT. The revamped body has been set up as a limited company. It is about kilting JCT forms as well as creating special standard contract documentation for the construction industry in Scotland."
Chairman of the new board is architect Mike Towers. A broad-based consultative committee will advise the board on industry requirements, while a drafting committee will be responsible for drawing up documentation.
An application has been made for representation on the JCT.