Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Governs construction contracts, payment terms, and dispute resolution in the construction industry
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations - Sets out the legal duties for health, safety and welfare in construction projects
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes implied terms in contracts for the supply of services, including the requirement to carry out services with reasonable care and skill
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts that benefit them, relevant for project stakeholders
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Provides for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Engineering Council Regulations: Professional regulations governing registered engineers and their conduct
ICE Professional Code of Conduct: Institution of Civil Engineers code setting professional standards and ethics for civil engineers
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety in the UK
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Detailed requirements for workplace risk assessments and safety management
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for environmental protection and waste management in construction activities
Environment Act 2021: Updated environmental legislation including new requirements for biodiversity and air quality
UK GDPR: Data protection regulations governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, working alongside UK GDPR
Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements: Mandatory insurance coverage for professional services and advice
Employment Rights Act 1996: Primary legislation governing employment relationships and rights
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination and promotes equality in professional services and employment
Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988: Protects intellectual property rights in designs, documents, and other works created during the project
Building Act 1984: Framework legislation for building regulations and control
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for construction works
British Standards: Technical standards and specifications applicable to civil engineering works in the UK
Eurocodes: European structural design standards still applicable in UK practice post-Brexit
