Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996

Summary

The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (commonly called 'the Construction Act') introduced statutory adjudication and payment provisions for construction contracts. Part II provides a right to refer disputes to adjudication at any time, and regulates interim payments through payment and pay-less notices. It was substantially amended by the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.

Key Points

• Right to adjudication: any party to a construction contract may refer a dispute to adjudication at any time (s.108)
• Adjudicator must reach a decision within 28 days (extendable by 14 days with consent)
• Payment provisions: adequate mechanism for determining payments and due dates (s.110)
• Payment notices and pay-less notices required within prescribed periods (ss.110A, 111)
• Right to suspend performance for non-payment (s.112)
• Applies to construction operations as defined, with exclusions for certain contracts

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