Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Primary legislation governing construction contracts in England and Wales, also known as the Construction Act. Sets out framework for payment and dispute resolution in construction contracts.
Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 2011: Detailed regulations supporting the Construction Act, providing specific requirements for construction contracts including payment procedures and adjudication processes.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing businesses to claim interest on late payments and compensation for debt recovery costs in commercial transactions.
Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009: Updates to the Construction Act, including amendments to payment and adjudication provisions in construction contracts.
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulations governing public procurement processes, including requirements for tender notices and award procedures for public construction contracts.
Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016: Specific regulations for procurement in the utilities sector, including water, energy, transport and postal services.
Concession Contracts Regulations 2016: Regulations governing the award of concession contracts by public authorities and utilities.
JCT Contract Forms: Standard forms of construction contracts published by the Joint Contracts Tribunal, widely used in the UK construction industry.
NEC Contract Forms: New Engineering Contract suite of construction contracts, providing alternative standardized contract forms.
FIDIC Contract Forms: International standard forms of construction contracts published by the International Federation of Consulting Engineers.
Misrepresentation Act 1967: Legislation governing false or misleading statements made during contract formation.
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Controls the use of exclusion and limitation clauses in contracts, protecting against unreasonable terms.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations specific to construction projects, known as CDM Regulations, defining responsibilities of all parties involved.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, setting out general duties for employers, employees, and contractors.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation controlling pollution and waste management aspects of construction projects.
Town and Country Planning Act 1990: Principal planning legislation affecting construction projects, including requirements for planning permission and development control.
