Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Primary legislation governing construction contracts, payment mechanisms, and dispute resolution in the UK construction industry
Construction Act 2009: Key amendments to the 1996 Act, updating provisions for payment mechanisms and adjudication procedures
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract to which they are not a direct party
Scheme for Construction Contracts Regulations 1998: Secondary legislation providing default payment and adjudication provisions for construction contracts
Construction Contracts Regulations 2011: Updated regulations governing payment practices and adjudication in construction contracts
Common Law Principles: Established legal principles from case law regarding contract formation, completion, and enforcement
Mears Ltd v Costplan Services Case Law: Significant 2019 case establishing principles regarding practical completion and tolerance limits in construction
JCT Standards: Industry-standard forms of contract and guidance published by the Joint Contracts Tribunal
RIBA Work Stages: Royal Institute of British Architects' standard stages of construction projects
CIC Guidelines: Construction Industry Council's guidelines for best practice in construction projects
Building Regulations 2010: Statutory requirements for building works covering health, safety, welfare, convenience, and sustainability
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction Design and Management Regulations governing safety and health in construction projects
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace health and safety requirements
