Construction Act 1996: Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act - Primary legislation governing construction contracts and payment mechanisms in England and Wales
Construction Contracts Regulations 2011: Regulations that supplement the Construction Act, providing specific requirements for construction contracts in England and Wales
Building Act 1984: Fundamental legislation controlling building work and setting standards for construction in England and Wales
Building Regulations 2010: Detailed technical requirements for building work, ensuring standards of design and construction
JCT Standard Forms: Joint Contracts Tribunal standard contract forms widely used in the UK construction industry, including provisions for substantial completion
NEC Suite of Contracts: New Engineering Contract forms providing alternative standardized contracts with completion provisions
RIBA Work Stages: Royal Institute of British Architects' standard stages of construction work, relevant for determining completion milestones
CIC Guidelines: Construction Industry Council guidelines providing industry standards for completion certification
RICS Guidance: Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' professional standards and guidance for certifying completion
ICE Requirements: Institution of Civil Engineers' standards and requirements affecting completion certification
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Legislation ensuring workplace safety standards are met before substantial completion can be certified
CDM Regulations 2015: Construction Design and Management Regulations specifying health and safety requirements that must be satisfied for completion
