Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Primary legislation governing construction contracts and payment mechanisms in England and Wales
Construction Contracts Regulations 2011: Specific regulations for England and Wales detailing the application of the Construction Act, including payment and adjudication procedures
Building Act 1984: Fundamental legislation controlling building work and setting standards for construction in England and Wales
Common Law Contract Principles: Established legal principles from case law governing contract formation, terms, and enforcement in England and Wales
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements and standards for building work, ensuring safety and quality in construction
JCT Standards: Joint Contracts Tribunal standard forms of construction contracts widely used in the UK construction industry
CIC Guidelines: Construction Industry Council guidelines providing best practice standards for construction professionals
RIBA Standards: Royal Institute of British Architects professional standards for architectural practice and project management
RICS Guidance: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors professional guidelines for surveying and construction management
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction Design and Management Regulations governing safety and health in construction projects
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace safety requirements affecting construction projects
Practical Completion Requirements: Legal and contractual standards for determining when a construction project is substantially complete
Defects Liability Period: Statutory and contractual requirements regarding the period during which contractors must remedy defects
Final Account Procedures: Legal requirements and best practices for settling final payments and accounts in construction projects
Retention Release Conditions: Legal framework and contractual conditions governing the release of retained funds in construction projects
