Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Primary legislation governing construction contracts, including payment mechanisms and adjudication procedures in construction disputes
Construction Act 2009: Updates to the 1996 Act, providing further regulations on payment provisions and adjudication rights in construction contracts
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and fitness for purpose of goods and services provided under contract
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation allowing third parties to enforce terms of contracts that benefit them, relevant for multi-party construction projects
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation providing for statutory interest on late payments in commercial transactions
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace health and safety obligations and responsibilities
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Specific regulations governing health and safety in construction projects, including duties of all parties involved
Working at Height Regulations 2005: Specific regulations for managing work at height, crucial for construction activities
Employment Rights Act 1996: Legislation governing employment rights and responsibilities, relevant for workforce management
IR35 Legislation: Tax legislation concerning contractor status and off-payroll working rules
Working Time Regulations 1998: Regulations governing working hours, breaks, and leave entitlements
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation concerning environmental protection and waste management in construction activities
Control of Pollution Act 1974: Legislation controlling pollution from construction activities, including noise and waste
Building Act 1984: Primary legislation governing building works and regulations
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed regulations specifying building standards and requirements
The Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998: Regulations providing default payment and adjudication provisions for construction contracts
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulations governing public sector procurement and contracting
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, relevant if end users are consumers
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts and limiting exclusion clauses
UK GDPR: Data protection legislation governing the processing of personal data
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection requirements, complementing UK GDPR
