Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Primary legislation governing construction contracts, payment mechanisms, and dispute resolution in the UK construction industry
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations - Sets out the legal duties for health, safety and welfare of construction projects
Building Act 1984: Framework legislation for building regulations in England and Wales, ensuring buildings meet certain standards
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Legislation providing businesses with statutory rights to claim interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and fitness for purpose of goods and services in commercial contracts
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Allows third parties to enforce terms of contracts that benefit them, affecting subcontracting relationships
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety in the UK
Work at Height Regulations 2005: Specific regulations for managing and conducting work at height safely, crucial for framing work
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992: Regulations covering the lifting and carrying of heavy materials, common in framing work
Working Time Regulations 1998: Legislation governing maximum working hours, rest breaks, and holiday entitlements
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures workers receive at least the statutory minimum wage for their work
Equality Act 2010: Prohibits discrimination in the workplace and ensures equal treatment of workers
Employers' Liability Insurance Act 1969: Requires employers to maintain insurance against liability for injury or disease to their employees
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Framework for waste management and control of emissions to the environment
Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005: Regulations protecting workers from damage to their hearing from excessive noise
Construction Industry Scheme: Special tax rules for contractors and subcontractors in the construction industry
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for construction work, ensuring buildings are safe, energy-efficient and accessible
