Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Core legislation governing service contracts, establishing implied terms about reasonable care, skill, and quality standards in service provision
Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act covering payment provisions, adjudication rights, and notice requirements for construction contracts
Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act 1998: Legislation governing statutory interest on late payments and compensation for delayed payment in commercial transactions
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation dealing with third-party rights in contracts and related exclusion clauses
Consumer Rights Act 2015: Legislation protecting consumer rights, including quality of service provisions and unfair terms (applicable if dealing with consumers)
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation governing workplace safety and health requirements in the UK
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Regulations specifically governing health and safety in construction projects
Building Regulations 2010: Technical and safety standards for construction works
Engineering Council Requirements: Professional standards and requirements set by the UK's engineering regulatory body
Institution of Civil Engineers Standards: Professional guidelines and standards specific to civil engineering practice
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Guidelines: Professional standards and best practices for construction and property
Limitation Act 1980: Legislation setting time limits for legal actions and claims
Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977: Legislation controlling unfair terms in contracts and limiting the extent to which liability can be excluded
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of GDPR, governing the handling and protection of personal data
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Legislation governing environmental obligations and considerations in engineering projects
