Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Key construction legislation covering payment provisions, statutory adjudication rights, and notice requirements. Includes amendments from Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations governing health and safety in construction, including duties of principal contractors and client obligations for project safety management.
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting standards for quality of work, reasonable care and skill requirements, and provisions for reasonable time and price in service contracts.
Defective Premises Act 1972: Law establishing requirements for fitness for habitation and quality standards in construction work.
Building Act 1984 and Building Regulations: Framework legislation ensuring compliance with building standards and building control requirements.
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest on late payments in commercial transactions.
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Law determining when third parties can enforce terms of a contract.
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, particularly relevant for residential construction projects.
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974: Fundamental health and safety legislation setting out general duties for workplace safety.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Law governing environmental protection requirements during construction work.
Common Law - Contract Formation: Legal principles governing how valid contracts are formed and executed.
Common Law - Breach and Remedies: Legal principles covering contract breaches, damages, remedies, and limitation periods for claims.
