Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Primary legislation governing construction contracts, payment mechanisms, and adjudication procedures in the UK construction industry
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations managing health, safety and welfare in construction projects, defining roles and responsibilities of all parties involved
Building Act 1984: Framework legislation for building regulations and building control system in England and Wales
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed requirements for building work, covering areas such as structural integrity, fire safety, energy efficiency, and accessibility
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation allowing third parties to enforce terms of contracts in certain circumstances
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Law governing interest charges on late commercial payments
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety in the UK
Work at Height Regulations 2005: Specific regulations for managing safety when working at height in construction
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002: Regulations controlling exposure to hazardous substances in the workplace
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for waste management and control of emissions to the environment
Environment Act 2021: Updated environmental legislation including new requirements for biodiversity and air quality
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004: Framework for the modern planning system in England and Wales
Working Time Regulations 1998: Rules governing working hours, rest periods, and annual leave
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting against discrimination and promoting equality in the workplace
JCT Standard Forms: Industry-standard construction contract forms published by the Joint Contracts Tribunal
NEC Forms: Suite of construction contract documents published by the Institution of Civil Engineers
RIBA Work Stages: Royal Institute of British Architects' plan of work defining project stages
Party Wall etc. Act 1996: Legislation governing works affecting party walls, boundary walls, and excavations near neighboring buildings
