Construction & Real Estate — 110 Nodes
- 24 CFR Part 35 - HUD Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention in Certain Residential Structures (Lead Safe Housing Rule)
Sellers, lessors, and managers of target housing - any housing constructed prior to 1978 other than the narrow exceptions in 24 CFR 35.110 - must provide each purchaser or lessee with an EPA-approved lead hazard… - 29 CFR Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction
Organizations must implement and maintain comprehensive safety and health programs for construction work, covering general provisions, training, first aid, fire protection, personal protective equipment, and emergency… - 40 CFR Part 763 - Asbestos (AHERA, Worker Protection, and TSCA Prohibitions)
EPA 40 CFR Part 763 implements the asbestos provisions of the Toxic Substances Control Act, including the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) requirements for local education agencies to inspect school… - 40 USC § 3131 - Miller Act (Bonds for Federal Construction Contracts)
40 USC § 3131 (Miller Act, originally enacted in 1935 as the Heard Act successor, Pub. L. 74-321; recodified by Pub. L. 107-217) requires every contractor awarded a federal construction contract exceeding USD 100,000 to… - Approved Document B (Fire Safety) 2026 amendment - second staircase requirement for new residential buildings 18 metres and above (England)
The 2026 amendment to Approved Document B, the statutory guidance supporting requirement B1 of the Building Regulations 2010 under the Building Act 1984, introduces guidance that new blocks of flats with a storey 18… - ASCE 7-22 Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures - Seismic, Wind, Snow and Flood Load Requirements
This regulation requires that buildings and other structures be designed to withstand minimum loads due to seismic, wind, snow, and flood hazards, as specified in Section 1.4 of ASCE 7-22. It applies to all buildings… - Australia Work Health and Safety Act 2011 - PCBU Primary Duty of Care & Safe Work Method Statements
Australia's model Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (adopted by most jurisdictions) imposes a primary duty of care on Persons Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBUs) to ensure worker health and safety "so far as is… - Australian National Construction Code 2022 (NCC/BCA) - Performance Requirements, Deemed-to-Satisfy Provisions and Energy Efficiency Standards for Buildings
The Australian National Construction Code 2022 (NCC) requires that all building work in Australia complies with its Performance Requirements, as outlined in Section 1 of the NCC, and applies to all building… - Brazil Lei 4591/1964 - Real Estate Incorporation and Condominium Registration Framework
Brazil's Lei 4591 of 16 December 1964 (Incorporacoes Imobiliarias e Condominios) regulates off-plan real estate sales (incorporacao imobiliaria) by requiring the incorporador (developer) to register a memorial de… - BREEAM 2018 - Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method: Management, Health and Wellbeing, Energy, Transport, Water, Materials, Waste, Land Use and Ecology Credits
BREEAM New Construction Version 7 provides a science-driven framework for assessing the sustainability performance of newly designed and constructed buildings and new-build extensions, with emphasis on whole-life… - Building Control Act (Cap. 29)
The Building Control Act (Cap. 29) requires building owners and developers to obtain approval from the Commissioner of Building Control before commencing construction, as stated in Section 5(1) of the Act. This… - China Construction Law 1997 (2019 Amendment) - Jianzhufazhi
China's Construction Law (Zhonghua Renmin Gongheguo Jianzhu Fa, enacted 1997, most recently amended 2019) is the primary PRC legislation governing construction activities; it establishes mandatory qualification… - Clean Water Act Section 404 - Discharge of Fill Material into Waters: Corps of Engineers Permit Programme, Wetland Delineation and Mitigation Banking
The US Clean Water Act Section 404 requires that any discharge of fill material into waters of the United States, including wetlands, must obtain a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers, as stated in 33 U.S.C. §… - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Directive 2014/89/EU and Regulation (EU) 2020/852 by establishing the content and presentation of information in the European Union Taxonomy for environmentally sustainable economic activities in the field of climate change mitigation and adaptation
This regulation establishes technical screening criteria for construction and renovation activities to qualify as environmentally sustainable under the EU Taxonomy, requiring new buildings to meet nearly zero-energy… - Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/2139 of 4 June 2021 supplementing Directive 2014/95/EU and Regulation (EU) 2020/852 by establishing the technical screening criteria for climate change mitigation and adaptation
This regulation establishes technical screening criteria under the EU Taxonomy for determining when construction and renovation activities in the real estate sector qualify as environmentally sustainable, specifically… - Contract Disputes Act of 1978, 41 U.S.C. §§ 7101-7109
The Contract Disputes Act of 1978 governs the resolution of disputes arising under U.S. federal construction contracts, requiring contractors to submit claims exceeding $100,000 in writing to the Contracting Officer for… - Council Directive 91/271/EEC concerning urban wastewater treatment, as recast in 2024
This directive requires EU Member States to ensure the collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater in accordance with specified capacity thresholds and nutrient removal standards, particularly for… - Council Directive 92/43/EEC on the Conservation of Natural Habitats and of Wild Fauna and Flora - Article 6: Assessment of Plans and Projects Likely to Affect Natura 2000 Sites
Construction projects likely to significantly affect Natura 2000 sites must undergo an Appropriate Assessment under Article 6(3) of the EU Habitats Directive. If adverse effects are identified, the project may only… - Council Directive 92/57/EEC of 24 June 1992 on the minimum safety and health requirements for the temporary or mobile construction sites
This Directive requires all Member States to ensure that minimum safety and health requirements are implemented on temporary or mobile construction sites, including the appointment of a competent coordinator for safety… - Davis-Bacon Act of 1931
The Davis-Bacon Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wages to laborers and mechanics on federal construction contracts, as stated in 40 U.S.C. §3142. This applies to all contractors and… - Directive (EU) 2020/2184 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2020 on the quality of water intended for human consumption
This directive establishes requirements for materials and products in contact with drinking water, including mandatory positive lists, migration testing, and installation standards to prevent contamination. It applies… - Directive (EU) 2021/1187 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 July 2021 on streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans-European transport network (TEN-T)
This Directive lays down streamlining measures for the permit-granting procedure required to authorise the implementation of projects on the core network of the trans-European transport network (Article 1). It grants… - Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 March 2024 on the energy performance of buildings
The recast EPBD 2024 mandates that all new buildings must be zero-emission as of 2028, with public buildings leading by 2026. It requires Member States to establish renovation passports, enforce Minimum Energy… - Directive (EU) 2024/1275 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 April 2024 on the energy performance of buildings
This Directive establishes minimum energy performance standards for buildings, mandates the development of renovation passports, and introduces a Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI) to promote nearly zero-energy buildings… - Directive 2002/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 June 2002 relating to the assessment and management of environmental noise
This directive requires EU Member States to produce strategic noise maps for major urban agglomerations, major roads, railways, airports, and major construction projects, and to develop action plans to reduce noise… - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC
This directive establishes essential health and safety requirements (EHSRs) for machinery placed on the EU market, including construction equipment. It mandates CE marking, technical file creation, Declaration of… - Directive 2008/98/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 November 2008 on waste and repealing certain Directives (Text with EEA relevance)
This directive establishes a mandatory 70% by weight recovery target for construction and demolition waste (CDW) by 2020, requires adherence to the waste hierarchy (Article 4), mandates pre-demolition removal of… - Directive 2010/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on the energy performance of buildings (recast) - Articles 9-11: Nearly Zero-Energy Buildings, Cost-Optimal Methodology and Requirements for New Buildings
EU Member States must define and implement national standards for nearly zero-energy buildings (NZEBs) for all new buildings by 31 December 2020, and for new public buildings by 31 December 2018, in accordance with… - Directive 2010/75/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 November 2010 on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control)
This Directive establishes emission limit values (ELVs) and mandates the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) for industrial installations, including cement kilns, lime and glass production facilities, under Article… - Directive 2011/92/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 December 2011 on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment
This directive requires Member States to ensure that projects listed in Annex I and II undergo an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before consent is granted, including scoping, public consultation, and… - Directive 2014/17/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 February 2014 on credit agreements for consumers relating to residential immovable property and amending Directives 2008/48/EC and 2013/36/EU and Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
This directive establishes harmonised rules for creditworthiness assessment, pre-contractual information (ESIS), early repayment rights, and arrears management for consumer mortgage credit agreements related to… - Directive 2014/52/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 amending Directive 2011/92/EU on the assessment of the effects of certain public and private projects on the environment
This directive requires Member States to ensure that certain construction and development projects undergo an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before consent is granted, based on screening and scoping procedures… - Employment Conditions in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167)
This ILO Convention requires member states to ensure safe and fair employment conditions for construction workers, particularly concerning temporary works, subcontracting accountability, timely wage payments, and… - EU Buildings and Construction Sector Decarbonisation 2050 - Long-Term Renovation Strategies, Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Social Housing Finance
This regulation requires EU member states to establish long-term renovation strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, as outlined in Article 2a of the Energy Efficiency Directive. It applies to all… - EU Circular Economy Action Plan 2020 - Construction and Demolition Waste: Recycling Targets, Pre-Demolition Audits and Material Passports
The EU Circular Economy Action Plan 2020 requires construction and demolition waste to be recycled, with a minimum of 70% of non-hazardous waste to be recycled by 2025, as stated in Article 11 of the Waste Framework… - EU Construction Products Regulation 2011/305
Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 establishes harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products in the EU, requiring manufacturers to draw up a Declaration of Performance and affix CE marking when a harmonised… - EU Construction Products Regulation 2011/305 - CE Marking, Declaration of Performance, and Essential Requirements
Regulation (EU) 305/2011 requires construction product manufacturers to produce a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and affix CE marking when a harmonised European standard (hEN) covers their product, demonstrating… - EU Construction Products Regulation 305/2011/EU - CE Marking and Declaration of Performance Requirements
EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 305/2011/EU requires manufacturers to affix the CE marking to construction products covered by a harmonised European standard (hEN) or European Technical Assessment (ETA) before… - EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (EPBD recast)
EU Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive EPBD recast) sets out the EU framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and final energy consumption in the building sector with a target… - EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2024/1275 - Energy Performance Certificates and NZEB Standards
EU Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) recast 2024/1275 mandates energy performance certificates (EPCs) for all buildings sold, rented, or undergoing major renovation; requires all new buildings to be… - EU Renovation Wave Strategy 2020 - Minimum Energy Performance Standards for Existing Buildings: Worst Performing Buildings Phase-Out, National Renovation Plans and Financing Mechanisms
The Renovation Wave Strategy aims to renovate 35 million buildings in the EU by 2030, at least doubling the annual rate of energy renovations, with a focus on improving energy efficiency, reducing energy poverty, and… - France Code de la Construction et de l'Habitation (CCH) - Building Regulation
France's Code de la Construction et de l'Habitation (CCH) consolidates all building, housing, and construction regulations. It governs building permits (permis de construire) through the Code de l'Urbanisme, sets energy… - Germany Federal Building Code (Baugesetzbuch - BauGB) 2023 Consolidated Version
Germany's Federal Building Code (Baugesetzbuch - BauGB, 2023 consolidated version) is the primary federal law governing spatial planning, land use, and building permit eligibility in Germany; it establishes the planning… - Hong Kong Buildings Ordinance Cap. 123 - Building Approval, Registered Contractor Requirements and Minor Works Control
Hong Kong's Buildings Ordinance (Cap. 123, enacted 1955, substantially revised to 2024) administered by the Buildings Department (BD) requires approved building plans (BP) and Consent to Commence Works from BD before… - India Building and Other Construction Workers Act 1996 - Welfare Board and Cess Framework
India's Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act 1996 and the BOCW Cess Act 1996 require construction establishments employing 10 or more workers to register with… - Infrastructure Act 2015 - Road Investment Strategy: Strategic Road Network, Highways England Licence, User Scheme and Cycling Requirements
The Infrastructure Act 2015 requires the Secretary of State to direct Highways England to prepare and implement a Road Investment Strategy (RIS) for the strategic road network in England, covering performance,… - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA, Pub.L. 117-58) - $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Infrastructure Law: Buy American Domestic Content Requirements, Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage, $65B Broadband, $66B Rail, $55B Water, $47.2B Resilience, and Federal Grant Compliance Framework
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Pub.L. 117-58, enacted 15 November 2021) provides $1.2 trillion in total infrastructure investment ($550 billion in new spending) over 5… - ISO 19650-1:2018 Information management using building information modelling (BIM) - Part 1: Concepts and principles
ISO 19650 requires construction projects to implement a Common Data Environment (CDE) as outlined in Clause 5.1, and to establish an information management process in accordance with Clause 6.1. - ISO 21500:2021 - Project, Programme and Portfolio Management: Guidance on Project Management for Construction and Infrastructure Delivery
Provides guidance on project management processes and principles specifically tailored for construction and infrastructure projects, applicable to all organizations involved in delivering built assets. Key requirements… - ISO 9001:2015 - Quality Management Systems - Requirements
ISO 9001:2015 requires construction organizations to establish, implement, maintain, and continually improve a quality management system (QMS) based on risk-based thinking, with documented processes for context… - Japan Building Standards Act 1950 (Kenchiku Kijun-ho) - Construction Permit and Safety Framework
Japan's Building Standards Act (Kenchiku Kijun-ho, Act No. 201 of 1950, most recently amended 2024) establishes the mandatory technical standards for building design and construction in Japan, requiring building permits… - Japan Building Standards Law 1950 - Structural Safety, Seismic Design, and Building Permit
Japan's Building Standards Law (建築基準法, Law No. 201 of 1950, extensively amended) sets minimum national standards for structural safety, fire prevention, and public health for all buildings in Japan. Key obligations:… - Kenya Land Act 2012 - National Land Commission and Compulsory Acquisition Framework
Kenya's Land Act No. 6 of 2012 (in force 2 May 2012) implements Article 68 of the Constitution; establishes the National Land Commission (NLC) as manager of public land; provides for compulsory acquisition with prompt… - Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E) - Requirements for Firms, Renovators, and Dust Sampling Technicians in Target Housing and Child-Occupied Facilities
The EPA's Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule (40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E) requires that all renovation, repair, and painting activities disturbing lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing and child-occupied… - LEED Arc Performance Platform - Ongoing Building Performance Measurement: Energy, Water, Waste, Transport, Human Experience Data Scoring and Re-Certification Requirements
This regulation requires building operators to measure, score, and report operational performance across energy, water, waste, transportation, and human experience using the Arc platform to support LEED certification… - LEED v4.1 - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design: Location and Transport, Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality
LEED v4.1 establishes a framework for certifying sustainable buildings across design, construction, and operations phases, requiring projects to meet all prerequisites and earn points through credit compliance.… - Mexico INFONAVIT Housing Fund Law 1972 - Employer Contributions, Housing Credit and Subrogation
Mexico's Law of the Institute of the National Housing Fund for Workers (Ley del INFONAVIT, 24 April 1972, last reformed 2023) requires all private sector employers to contribute 5% of each worker's daily integrated… - Miller Act of 1935 (40 U.S.C. §§3131-3134) - Mandatory Payment and Performance Bonds on Federal Construction Contracts Above $150,000
The Miller Act of 1935 requires contractors to provide payment and performance bonds for federal construction contracts exceeding $150,000, as stated in 40 U.S.C. §3131. This applies to all contractors performing work… - NABERS Energy Rating - Australian Commercial Building Performance: Base Building, Tenancy, Whole Building Rating Methodology, Commitment Agreements and Disclosure Requirements
The NABERS Energy Rating system requires commercial building owners, managers, and tenants to measure and publicly disclose verified energy performance using a nationally consistent 1-6 star scale, based on actual… - National Building Code of Canada 2020 (NBC 2020)
The National Building Code of Canada 2020 (NBC 2020) is the model building code developed by the National Research Council Canada (NRC) that sets minimum technical requirements for the design, construction, and… - National Construction Code 2022 - Technical Design and Construction Provisions for Safety, Health, Amenity, Accessibility and Sustainability of Buildings
The National Construction Code 2022 sets minimum technical requirements for the design, construction and performance of buildings in Australia, including safety, accessibility and energy efficiency. It applies to all… - National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.)
The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 requires federal agencies to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for major federal actions that significantly affect the environment, as stated in 42… - New Zealand Building Act 2004 - Building Consents, Code Compliance and Earthquake-Prone Buildings
The Building Act 2004 (Public Act 2004 No 72) establishes the framework for regulating building work in New Zealand. All building work must comply with the New Zealand Building Code. A building consent from the local… - NFPA 13 Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems 2022
This regulation requires the installation of sprinkler systems in accordance with Section 8.3 of NFPA 13, which applies to new and existing buildings, and Section 10.2, which outlines the requirements for hydraulic… - Nigeria Land Use Act 1978 - Certificate of Occupancy, Governor's Consent and Urban Land Administration
Nigeria's Land Use Act 1978 (LUA, Cap. L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004), vested all land in each state in the Governor who holds it in trust for the benefit of all Nigerians; requires holders of statutory… - OSHA Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926.451 - Scaffolds, General requirements (Subpart L)
29 CFR 1926.451 sets the general requirements for scaffolds used in construction (Subpart L), excluding aerial lifts. Each scaffold and scaffold component must support at least 4 times its maximum intended load,… - OSHA Construction Standard 29 CFR 1926.62 - Lead
29 CFR 1926.62 applies to all construction work where an employee may be occupationally exposed to lead, including demolition, removal or encapsulation of lead materials, new construction and renovation, and lead… - Planning Act 2008
The Planning Act 2008 requires developers of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) to obtain a Development Consent Order (DCO) from the Secretary of State, as outlined in Section 114 of the Act. This… - Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2024 laying down harmonised rules for the marketing of construction products and repealing Regulation (EU) No 305/2011
Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 is the new EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR), adopted on 27 November 2024 and published in the Official Journal on 18 December 2024, repealing the predecessor Regulation (EU) No… - Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products
This regulation establishes a common framework for the marketing of construction products in the EU, requiring manufacturers to affix CE marking and issue a Declaration of Performance (DoP) based on harmonised technical… - Regulation (EU) No 995/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 October 2010 laying down the obligations of operators who place timber and timber products on the market
Operators placing timber or timber products on the EU market, including in construction projects, must implement a due diligence system to minimize the risk of illegal logging. This includes risk assessment, risk… - Renters' Rights Act 2025 (c. 26), Part 1 Tenancy Reform and Parts 2-3 Residential Landlords and Decent Homes Standard
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 abolishes assured shorthold tenancies in England by omitting Chapter 2 of Part 1 of the Housing Act 1988, ending section 21 no-fault evictions and converting tenancies to periodic assured… - Safety and Health in Construction Convention, 1988 (No. 167)
This convention requires that employers ensure the safety and health of workers in the construction industry, as outlined in Article 6, and that national laws and regulations are established to implement the provisions… - Saudi Arabia Real Estate General Authority (REGA) - Licensing and Vision 2030 Framework
Saudi Arabia's Real Estate General Authority (REGA), established by Royal Decree M/3 of 18 Safar 1443H (September 2021), is the unified regulator for real estate brokerage, development, facilities management, and real… - Singapore Building Control Act (Cap. 29) - BCA Regulatory Framework
Singapore's Building Control Act (Cap. 29, 1989, revised 2000) administered by the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) requires building plan approval, a Qualified Person (QP) to supervise all structural works, a… - South Africa NHBRC Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998 - Home Builder Registration and Warranty
South Africa's Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act 95 of 1998 (NHBRC Act) establishes the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) as the statutory body responsible for protecting housing consumers from… - The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 impose legal duties on clients, designers, contractors and other dutyholders to manage health, safety and welfare risks in construction projects. Key obligations… - The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
Mandates registration of real estate projects exceeding 500 square meters or 8 units with RERA, requires promoters to disclose project details and maintain 70% of collected funds in an escrow account, and grants… - Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Development Permission: Planning Applications, Conditions, Enforcement Notices, Listed Building Consent and Development Plan Policies
The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 establishes the legal framework for development control in England and Wales, requiring planning permission for most forms of development under Section 57(1), and empowering local… - UAE Law No. 7 of 2007 - Dubai Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and DLD Framework
Dubai Law No. 7 of 2007 established the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) within the Dubai Land Department (DLD) as the regulator of Dubai's real estate market; mandates developer registration, escrow accounts for… - UK Building Act 1984: Building Regulations, Plans Approval, Enforcement and Dangerous Buildings
The Building Act 1984 is the principal enabling statute for building control in England and Wales, providing the power to make building regulations and the local-authority enforcement machinery, now operating alongside… - UK Building Regulations 2010 - Approved Documents, Building Control, and Structural Requirements
The Building Regulations 2010 (SI 2010/2214) made under the Building Act 1984 set out the minimum functional standards for building work in England. The Regulations apply to building work as defined in Regulation 3,… - UK Building Safety Act 2022 - Higher-Risk Buildings Duty Holders, Safety Case, and Building Safety Regulator
The UK Building Safety Act 2022 establishes a new regulatory regime for higher-risk buildings (18m+ or 7+ storeys with residential use), requiring duty holders (accountable persons and principal accountable persons) to… - UK Building Safety Act 2022 - Higher-Risk Buildings Gateway Process and Building Safety Manager Obligations
UK Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) establishes a mandatory three-gateway approval process for the design, construction, and completion of higher-risk buildings (HRBs) - defined as buildings with at least 7 storeys… - UK Building Safety Act 2022 - HSE Higher-Risk Building Registration and Safety Case
The Building Safety Act 2022 (c.30) creates a new regulatory regime for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) in England: buildings 18 metres or more or 7 storeys or more with at least 2 residential units; the Building Safety… - UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
The UK Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/51) impose health and safety duties on all parties in construction projects - Clients, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, Designers, and… - UK Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015 - Client, Designer, and Contractor Duties
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (SI 2015/51) came into force on 6 April 2015 and replaced the CDM Regulations 2007. CDM 2015 applies to all construction projects in Great Britain. Regulation 4… - UK Defective Premises Act 1972: Duty to Build Dwellings Properly and Landlord and Builder Duties of Care
The Defective Premises Act 1972 imposes statutory duties of care in connection with the construction and condition of dwellings in England and Wales, and is a central route to liability for defective construction work.… - UK Housing Act 2004 - HHSRS Standards and HMO Licensing
The Housing Act 2004 introduces the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) as the statutory standard for assessing health and safety hazards in residential properties in England and Wales. Local housing… - UK Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (Part II): Construction Contract Adjudication and Payment
Part II of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (commonly the Construction Act) governs construction contracts in the United Kingdom, giving parties a statutory right to adjudication and a… - UK Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 - Implied Repairing Covenants and Service Charge Restrictions
The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 (c.70) implies repairing covenants into residential tenancy agreements under 7 years and restricts service charges in leasehold property. Section 11 implies a landlord's covenant in… - UK Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 - Ban on New Leasehold Houses, Lease Extension Reform, and Service Charge Transparency, Royal Assent 24 May 2024
Landlords, freeholders, leasehold managers, and developers of residential property in England and Wales must, following the Royal Assent of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 (LFRA 2024, Royal Assent 24 May… - UK SI 2015/51 - Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015)
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (UK SI 2015/51) implement EU Directive 92/57/EEC on minimum safety and health requirements at temporary or mobile construction sites and place duties on all… - United States Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Title 42 USC Chapter 45): Declaration of Policy, Definitions, Discrimination in Sale or Rental of Housing, Discrimination in Residential Real Estate Transactions, Discrimination in Provision of Brokerage Services, HUD Administration, Enforcement by Private Persons, and Enforcement by the Attorney General
The Fair Housing Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-284), codified at Title 42 of the United States Code, Chapter 45, is the principal federal statute prohibiting discrimination in the sale,… - US 12 CFR Part 1024: Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X)
US 12 CFR Part 1024 (Regulation X) implements the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) of 1974 governing residential mortgage loan transactions involving 1-4 family properties. Reg X covers Special Information… - US 24 CFR Part 982: Section 8 Tenant-Based Assistance Housing Choice Voucher Program
US 24 CFR Part 982 implements the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program through which Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) assist very low-income families to afford decent safe sanitary housing in the private market.… - US ADA Standards for Accessible Design 2010 - Accessible Routes, Parking, Ramps, Doors, Toilet Rooms, Hearing Loop, Signage and Technical Provisions for Construction Accessibility
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design establish technical and scoping requirements for accessible buildings and facilities, including newly constructed and altered structures, to ensure access for individuals… - US ADA Standards for Accessible Design 2010 - Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ABA): Space Allowances, Accessible Routes and Facilities
The US ADA Standards for Accessible Design 2010 require that all new construction and alterations of buildings and facilities comply with specific accessibility standards, as outlined in Section 504 of the… - US CERCLA Brownfields Programme - Contaminated Land Redevelopment: Innocent Landowner Defence, Bona Fide Prospective Purchaser Protections, Assessment and Cleanup Grant Requirements
This regulation enables communities, states, tribes, and other entities to assess, clean up, and sustainably reuse contaminated or potentially contaminated properties through EPA Brownfields grants and technical… - US Clean Water Act - Construction Site Stormwater: NPDES Construction General Permit, SWPPP Requirements, Best Management Practices, Discharge Authorisation and Notice of Termination
This regulation requires operators of construction activities that disturb one acre or more, or part of a larger common plan of development, to obtain an NPDES permit before discharging stormwater. Compliance includes… - US Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC ch 31 subch IV): Prevailing Wages on Federal Construction Contracts
The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. ch. 31, subchapter IV, sections 3141 to 3148) requires that laborers and mechanics employed on federal and federally assisted construction contracts be paid no less than the locally… - US ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager - Commercial Building Energy Benchmarking: 1-100 Score, Median Source EUI, Certification Eligibility, State Benchmarking Law Compliance and Reporting
This regulation standard requires commercial building owners and operators to benchmark energy performance using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, enabling comparison to national medians and similar buildings. Buildings… - US Fair Housing Act (42 USC ch 45): Prohibition of Housing Discrimination
The Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. ch. 45, subchapter I) prohibits discrimination in housing and residential real estate transactions, administered by the Department of Housing and Urban Development with enforcement also… - US HUD Fair Housing Act 1968 - Prohibited Discrimination, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing and Enforcement
The Fair Housing Act (FHA, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, 42 U.S.C. Sections 3601-3619) enforced by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity… - US Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (15 USC ch 42): Subdivision Registration, Disclosure and Penalties
The Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act (15 U.S.C. ch. 42) protects purchasers of subdivided land by requiring registration and disclosure for covered interstate land sales, administered by the Consumer Financial… - US Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act (42 USC ch 70): Federal HUD Code and Penalties
The National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. ch. 70) establishes federal construction and safety standards for manufactured homes, administered by the Department of Housing… - US OSHA 29 CFR Part 1926 - Construction Industry Safety Standards: Falls, Electrical & PPE
29 CFR Part 1926 establishes OSHA's comprehensive construction industry safety standards - covering fall protection (leading cause of construction fatalities), electrical safety, scaffolding, personal protective… - US OSHA Construction Safety Standards 29 CFR Part 1926 - Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Excavations, Electrical, Cranes, Personal Protective Equipment and Hazard Communication
This regulation establishes safety and health standards for construction work under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, applying to all employers and employees engaged in construction activities. Key requirements… - US Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (12 USC ch 27): Settlement Disclosures and Kickback Prohibition
The Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (12 U.S.C. ch. 27) governs the settlement process for federally related mortgage loans, requiring disclosure of settlement costs and prohibiting practices that increase those… - USA IECC 2021 - International Energy Conservation Code for Commercial and Residential Buildings
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2021, published by the International Code Council (ICC), establishes minimum energy efficiency requirements for residential (IRC Chapter 11 equivalent) and commercial…
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