Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR): Core regulations for federal government procurement, critical if the project involves federal funding
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA): Federal environmental law requiring assessment of environmental impacts for major projects
Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act: Federal environmental regulations governing air and water pollution control measures during construction
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law governing workplace safety and health standards in construction
Davis-Bacon Act: Federal law requiring payment of prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law ensuring accessibility standards in construction and design
Contract Disputes Act: Federal law governing resolution of disputes in federal government contracts
Miller Act: Federal law requiring performance and payment bonds for federal construction projects
Buy American Act: Federal law requiring federal agencies to prefer U.S.-made products in purchases
State Construction Lien Laws: State-specific laws governing mechanics liens and securing payment for construction work
State Licensing Requirements: State-specific regulations for contractor and engineer licensing and certification
State Environmental Regulations: State-specific environmental protection requirements and permits
State Building Codes: State-specific construction and building safety standards
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment, wages, and working conditions
AIA Standards: American Institute of Architects industry standards for construction contracts and practices
ASCE Standards: American Society of Civil Engineers technical standards for engineering and construction
IEEE Standards: Technical standards for electrical and electronic engineering aspects
ASTM International Standards: Technical standards for materials, products, systems, and services
International Building Code (IBC): Model building code adopted by many jurisdictions in the United States
Local Zoning Laws: Municipal regulations governing land use and construction requirements
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): State-adopted uniform law governing commercial transactions, including procurement aspects
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Federal law prohibiting bribery of foreign officials, relevant for international components
