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Key Construction Legislation & Guidance Links (Ireland & UK)
Key Construction Legislation & Guidance Links (Ireland & UK)
Navigating the construction and infrastructure sectors in Ireland and the UK requires familiarity with relevant legislation and industry standards. This resource provides links to official sources for key acts and guidance documents commonly encountered.
(Disclaimer: Legislation is subject to change, and website links may become outdated. Always ensure you are consulting the most current versions and seek professional legal advice for specific contractual matters. This list is not exhaustive.)
Ireland
Ireland
Key Legislation (via Irish Statute Book - www.irishstatutebook.ie):
Construction Contracts Act 2013: Governs payment provisions and introduces statutory adjudication for payment disputes in construction contracts.
Arbitration Act 2010: Provides the legal framework for arbitration proceedings in Ireland, adopting the UNCITRAL Model Law.
Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005: Sets out the primary duties for employers, employees, and others regarding workplace safety, including construction sites.
Building Control Acts 1990-2014: Establish the framework for Building Regulations (setting standards) and Building Control Regulations (administrative procedures like commencement notices, certificates).
Key Industry Bodies / Guidance:
Office of Government Procurement (OGP) - Construction Procurement: Provides the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF), including Public Works Contracts (PWC) and associated guidance.
Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI): Professional body for architects, publishes standard forms of building contracts widely used in the private sector.
Engineers Ireland (EI): Professional body for engineers, provides dispute resolution services (appointing arbitrators, conciliators) and publishes procedures.
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI): Professional body for chartered surveyors, providing guidance and standards related to construction costs, contracts, and property.
Construction Industry Federation (CIF): Representative body for construction employers in Ireland.
Health and Safety Authority (HSA) - Construction: Provides guidance, codes of practice, and enforces health and safety legislation specifically for the construction sector.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Key Legislation (via Legislation.gov.uk):
Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA): (As amended) Part II governs payment provisions and provides the statutory right to adjudication for construction contract disputes in England, Wales, and Scotland.
Arbitration Act 1996: Provides the legal framework for arbitration proceedings in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM): Sets out duties for managing health, safety, and welfare on construction projects.
Key Industry Bodies / Guidance:
NEC Contracts: Widely used suite of collaborative construction contracts. (Endorsed by ICE).
Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT): Produces widely used standard forms of building contract in the UK.
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): Global professional body setting standards in land, property, infrastructure, and construction, providing guidance notes and contract advice (UK focus).
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB): Professional body for construction management and leadership, providing training and guidance.
Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Construction: The UK's national regulator for workplace health and safety, providing extensive guidance for the construction industry.
This list provides starting points for accessing key information relevant to construction and infrastructure projects in Ireland and the UK.
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