Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act and its amendments (including Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009). Governs payment terms and dispute resolution in construction contracts.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes quality of service provisions and implied terms in service contracts, applicable to consultancy services in construction.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Regulates how third parties may enforce terms of a contract, relevant for project stakeholders not directly party to the consultant agreement.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, establishing general safety obligations and consultant's duties regarding safety on construction projects.
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations defining principal designer duties and health and safety coordination requirements in construction projects.
Building Regulations 2010: Sets out technical standards and compliance requirements for construction works in England and Wales.
Professional Conduct Rules: RIBA/RICS professional standards and conduct requirements applicable to construction consultants who are members of these bodies.
Data Protection Act 2018: UK implementation of GDPR, governing handling of personal data in construction projects.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires consideration of anti-slavery and human trafficking provisions in supply chains and business operations.
Bribery Act 2010: Anti-corruption legislation requiring adequate procedures to prevent bribery in business operations including construction consultancy.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Environmental legislation affecting construction projects and consultant's obligations regarding environmental protection.
