JCT Joint Contracts Tribunal
The acronym stands for the Joint Contracts Tribunal which was established in 1931 and has for 71 years produced standard forms and contracts, guidance notes and other standard documentation for use in the construction industry.

Adjudication
Adjudication is an option in a number of standard contracts whereby a process is described that involves the making of a decision encompassing the whole procedure from the initial Notice of Intention to refer a dispute to Adjudication, through to the making of the decision by the Adjudicator. When adjudicating, the Adjudicator is not only deciding on the merits, he is also administering the process.

Arbitration
This is akin to a judicial process which involves the production of evidence before an Arbiter and the Arbiter reaching a decision and the parties respective rights and obligations under the contract.