Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Key legislation governing construction contracts, including payment provisions, adjudication rights, and payment notice requirements. Amended by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Governs statutory interest on late payments and compensation for late payments in commercial contracts.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulates health and safety in construction, including principal contractor duties and contractor duties.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Establishes requirements for quality of work, reasonable care and skill, and reasonable time for completion.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Governs third-party rights in contractual relationships.
Defective Premises Act 1972: Sets standards for fitness for habitation and quality standards in construction.
Building Act 1984: Primary legislation governing building works and compliance with building standards.
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Establishes general safety obligations in the workplace, including construction sites.
Public Contracts Regulations 2015: Regulates procurement and contracts involving public sector work.
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Requires compliance in supply chain management to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking.
Common Law Principles: Includes principles of contract formation, breach, damages, variations, extensions of time, loss and expense, and termination rights established through case law.
