Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Primary legislation governing construction contracts and payment terms in the UK

Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing creditors to claim interest on late commercial payments

Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing different types of legal claims

Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and standards of goods and services provided

Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract

Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing formation, terms, and breach of contracts

Law of Obligations: Common law principles regarding legal duties and obligations between parties

Damages and Remedies Principles: Legal principles governing compensation and other remedies for breach of contract

JCT Terms: Standard form contracts published by the Joint Contracts Tribunal for construction industry

NEC Terms: New Engineering Contract terms - alternative standard form contracts for construction projects

Construction Industry Payment Protocols: Industry-specific guidelines and practices for payment terms and disputes

Adjudication Procedures: Statutory right to refer disputes to adjudication in construction contracts

CDM Regulations 2015: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations governing safety and management of construction projects

Building Regulations: Statutory requirements for construction work and building standards

Professional Standards: Industry codes of practice and professional conduct requirements

Civil Procedure Rules: Pre-action protocols and procedural requirements for legal proceedings

Alternative Dispute Resolution: Requirements and options for resolving disputes outside of court proceedings

Evidence Requirements: Standards and types of evidence needed to support claims in potential legal proceedings