JCT Contract Management Software
Manage your JCT contracts with ease.
Solving the challenges of JCT contract management
Managing JCT contracts means staying on top of strict payment cycles, variation processes and time controls throughout the project. FastDraft, our specialist JCT contract management software, removes the most common traps that lead to disputes, delays and financial exposure.
Missed payment deadlines
Variations without clear records
Loss and expense buried in emails
Extensions of time without a clear process
JCT payment notices run to strict deadlines. Miss a pay less notice and the employer can be locked into paying the full sum.
FastDraft
✔ tracks payment cycles and notice deadlines automatically
✔ alerts teams before critical dates are missed
✔ provides a clear view of upcoming payment actions across all projects
✔ reduces reliance on manual trackers and disconnected calendars.
Variations are routine on JCT projects. Without structured records, they become a source of dispute at final account.
FastDraft
✔ provides a structured workflow for issuing, receiving and valuing variations
✔ links instructions to their financial impact so nothing is left untracked
✔ creates a clear, time-stamped record of every change and its approval status.
✔ keeps records from day one to avoid disputes at final account
Loss and expense claims need formal application and evidence. Scattered across emails, they're hard to substantiate.
FastDraft
✔ centralises loss and expense applications and supporting documentation
✔ creates a stronger audit trail
✔ makes it easier to demonstrate compliance with the contract's notification requirements.
EOT claims need consistent assessment of relevant events. Without it, completion dates slip and liquidated damages become a risk.
FastDraft
✔ consistent process for recording and assessing claims
✔ links delay events to supporting documentation
✔ keeps all parties clear on completion dates
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FastDraft brings every JCT contract process into one online platform. It keeps your contract administration consistent, protects your commercial position and gives decision-makers clear oversight across every project..
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JCT contract management software FAQs
What is a JCT management contract?
A JCT management contract is a procurement route where the employer appoints a management contractor to manage and coordinate the works for a fee.
Rather than carrying out the construction directly, the management contractor enters into separate works contractors. This approach suits large projects where it’s required for work to start on-site before final designs are confirmed.
How are JCT contracts used in construction?
JCT is one of the most widely adopted contract suite in UK construction. They’re used most heavily in commercial building, residential development, education, healthcare and refurbishment. Their structured approach sets out the parties’ responsibilities, key timescales and payment arrangements, providing a clear framework for managing the project.
JCT 2024 is the current edition of the suite. Although JCT 2016 was formally withdrawn on 31 March 2026, many existing projects and longer-term programmes will continue to operate under contracts entered into using the 2016 edition. Contract management software used across both existing and new projects should therefore be capable of supporting the relevant editions.
What’s the difference between JCT and NEC?
JCT and NEC are two widely used families of construction contracts, but they adopt different structures and management processes. Many JCT contracts follow a more traditional approach to contract administration, using mechanisms for instructions, payment certification, variations, extensions of time and loss and expense. The specific roles involved depend on the chosen JCT contract. For example, some contracts use a contract administrator, while the Design and Build Contract is administered through the Employer or Employer’s Agent. NEC contracts place a strong emphasis on active contract management, early warning, programme management and the proactive management of risk and change.
The appropriate contract should not be selected solely according to whether a project is a building or infrastructure scheme. Selection should consider the procurement route, design responsibility, risk allocation, pricing structure, project complexity and the management approach required.
FastDraft supports both NEC and JCT contracts in one holistic platform.
Where can I get expert help with JCT contract administration questions?
ReachBack is a free community online helpdesk for construction professionals. It’s a trusted space for project managers, contractors, and asset owners to ask JCT questions and get clear, practical answers.
Find hundreds of questions and answers to common JCT contract administration challenges, covering payments, variations, extensions of time and more. Or post your own question and receive verified guidance from a panel of industry experts.
Where can I learn how to administer JCT contracts effectively?
The Built Intelligence Academy provides practical, on-demand training to help construction professionals understand JCT contract administration and apply the key processes confidently in practice. Learners can develop their knowledge of areas such as payment, variations, extensions of time, loss and expense, and the responsibilities of the parties under the contract.