In an industry historically shaped by adversarial contracting and rigid risk transfer, collaborative contracting is emerging as a commercially necessary alternative. From the Construction Playbook to the launch of JCT’s Target Cost Contract, the UK construction sector is undergoing a quiet revolution, one that construction lawyers must not only understand but actively shape.

What does collaboration mean in a contractual context?

Collaborative contracting refers to procurement and contractual models designed to foster co-operation between all parties involved in a construction project. Unlike traditional models, which often pit parties against one another through adversarial terms and lowest-price wins, collaborative contracts encourage early contractor involvement, shared risk and reward, transparent communication and integrated supply chain engagement.

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