Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996: Primary legislation governing construction contracts, payment mechanisms, and dispute reºìÐÓÖ±²¥ in the UK construction industry, including amendments from the Construction Act 2009
Defective Premises Act 1972: Legislation that imposes duties on construction professionals to ensure work is done properly and materials are appropriate for the job
Building Act 1984: Framework legislation for building regulations and control of building work in England and Wales
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation governing interest payments on late commercial payments, relevant for final payment certification
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation setting out implied terms about quality of service and materials in construction contracts
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for building work, ensuring minimum standards of health, safety, welfare, convenience, and sustainability
Building (Approved Inspectors etc.) Regulations 2010: Regulations governing the approval of building work by approved inspectors as an alternative to local authority building control
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Health and safety regulations specific to construction projects, including responsibilities of all parties involved
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Primary legislation for workplace health and safety, providing framework for construction safety requirements
JCT Standard Forms: Industry-standard contract forms published by the Joint Contracts Tribunal, widely used in UK construction
RIBA Work Stages: Royal Institute of British Architects' plan of work defining standard stages of construction projects
RICS Guidance: Professional standards and guidance from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for construction and property
Building Control Requirements: Local authority requirements for ensuring compliance with building regulations and standards
Planning Permission Conditions: Specific conditions attached to planning permissions that must be satisfied before work completion can be certified
