Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Primary legislation governing construction contracts and payment terms in the UK
Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998: Legislation allowing creditors to claim interest on late commercial payments
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing different types of legal claims
Supply of Goods and Services Act 1982: Legislation governing the quality and standards of goods and services provided
Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999: Legislation governing how third parties may enforce terms of a contract
Contract Law Principles: Common law principles governing formation, terms, and breach of contracts
Law of Obligations: Common law principles regarding legal duties and obligations between parties
Damages and Remedies Principles: Legal principles governing compensation and other remedies for breach of contract
JCT Terms: Standard form contracts published by the Joint Contracts Tribunal for construction industry
NEC Terms: New Engineering Contract terms - alternative standard form contracts for construction projects
Construction Industry Payment Protocols: Industry-specific guidelines and practices for payment terms and disputes
Adjudication Procedures: Statutory right to refer disputes to adjudication in construction contracts
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations governing safety and management of construction projects
Building Regulations: Statutory requirements for construction work and building standards
Professional Standards: Industry codes of practice and professional conduct requirements
Civil Procedure Rules: Pre-action protocols and procedural requirements for legal proceedings
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Requirements and options for resolving disputes outside of court proceedings
Evidence Requirements: Standards and types of evidence needed to support claims in potential legal proceedings
