Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Key legislation governing construction contracts, including payment provisions, adjudication rights, and notice requirements. Amended by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing quality of work standards and reasonable time and price provisions in construction contracts.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing third-party rights and considerations in construction contracts.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations covering health and safety obligations, principal contractor duties, and designer responsibilities in construction projects.
Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations 2010: Legislative framework ensuring compliance with building standards and building control requirements.
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles governing contract variations and modifications in construction contracts.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest payments on late commercial payments in construction contracts.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, particularly relevant for residential construction work.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Legislation ensuring ethical labor practices and prevention of modern slavery in construction supply chains.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation governing environmental considerations and responsibilities in construction projects.
JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal): Standard forms of construction contracts widely used in the UK construction industry.
NEC (New Engineering Contract): Alternative standard form contracts used in construction and engineering projects.
FIDIC Contracts: International standard form contracts that may influence UK construction contract principles.
