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The 2024 Edition of the Measured Term Contract family is now available via the JCT Online Store. Instant access is available when purchasing the JCT On Demand digital contract or using the JCT Construct digital subscription service. Hardcopy contracts are available to order for delivery. Buy your copy from the JCT Online Store today, the link is in the comments below. #construction #contracts #jctcontracts #jct #newedition

Fantastic to see so many of you dialled into today’s #JCT webinar! Do get in touch with the team if you have any remaining questions or require support on your construction contracts 

Charter Authorizers: Are you renewing your MOUs during charter renewal? Are you following renewal timelines? If recommending denial, are you providing the required 30 day notice? Are you posting your findings/recommendations on time? Are your charters following the State Board of Ed’s rules/requirements for Verified Data? If you need help, let us know.

📢 REMINDER! ❗ Last chance to sign up for this informative #JCT2024 webinar at lunch! #ConstructionLaw #contract #legal #insights #DesignAndBuild

WSJ journal just posted that CMS will recalculate the 2025 Stars for all plans as a result of the SCAN and Elevance court rulings. Details will be released shortly, CMS has options - mainly a hold harmless after either (a) recalculation of the Star ratings or (b) relative to prior years' scores. In any scenario, CMS will strive to find a solution that is least disruptive to the 2025 bid review cycle, which started June 3rd and is conducted on a very tight timeline. In order for 2025 open enrollment to start on time and beneficiaries to have the required information on plan premium and benefits, bids must be finalized by the end of August or early September. Plans should be prepared to adjust their bids to account for increases to their benchmarks or rebate percentages. #wsj #Avalere

Want to better understand how your WSIB premium rate is calculated (for Schedule 1 employers)? The OEA can help.

🎉 Excited to kick off bill drafting season with my RDAC coalitions! 📝 For many, drafting a bill can feel overwhelming, especially for first-timers. That’s why I focus on breaking the process into manageable steps—one part at a time. My goal is to make bill drafting as accessible as possible, with interactive tools 🛠️and handouts that simplify and demystify the process every step of the way. #RDAC #RareDisease

#JCTCONTRACTS Our new Introduction to JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 - Complete Bundle combines the series of JCT Training video modules on the JCT Intermediate Building Contract 2016 into one convenient package. The bundle includes the following modules: - Overview and when to use IC 2016 - Agreement 1: Recitals & Articles - Agreement 2: Contract Particulars & Attestation - Time 1: Date of Possession, Sections, Practical Completion - Time 2: Non-Completion, Liquidated Damages, Partial Possession - Time 3: Extensions of Time, Relevant Events, Defects - Payment 1: Interim Payment Procedure - Payment 2: Suspension, Interest, Retention, Final Payment & Final Certificate - Payment 3: Loss & Expense - Variations - Settlement of Disputes Once purchased, you can log into your JCT account and access your videos from your account page at any time. Visit the link in the comments below to learn more. #construction #contracts #trainingprogram #online #jct #sharetheknowledge

What you need to know about SBIRs & STTR topics - many are rigged for a specific company to win. We know, we know. It’s not *supposed* to happen. And yet every cycle there are SBIRs stacked with requirements that only one company can properly meet. Here’s how to spot a topic that is a waste of your time to go after ⤵️  📣 It’s full of specific (and niche!) jargon  📝 There are vague and not public technical requirements  🕵♀️ It’s really similar to previously awarded work  ☠️ The Phase I feasibility requirements for a D2P2 are unrealistic Link in comments for more on our framework for answering the question: To bid, or not to bid?

What should proposal professionals do to stay on top of their game? Here’s my take and let me know yours! ⬇️ #proposalmanagement #rfps #proposalwriting