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Improving payment practices in the construction industry
The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction (LDEDC) Act 2009
The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 received Royal Assent on 12 November. Part 8 of the Act amends the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 to improve payment practices and dispute resolution in the construction industry.
Before these amendments can come into force changes will need to be made to the Scheme for Construction Contracts England and Wales 1998 (“the Scheme”). BIS hopes to consult on these changes early in 2010. The Scheme will be subject to the affirmative procedure in Parliament.
Associated documents and publications
2008 Analysis of responses to the 2007 Consultation on proposals to amend Part 2 of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998.
Copies can be downloaded or ordered from the BIS publications order line on: 0845 015 0010 quoting URN 08/1094 or URN 07/1130 for hard copies.
Analysis (2006) of responses to the 2005 consultation to identify issues and possible solutions on specific proposals to amend Part II of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 and Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998.
Copies can be downloaded or ordered from the BIS publications order line on telephone: 0845 015 0010 quoting URN 06/633 – English version or URN 06/633W – Welsh version and for a hardcopy of the consultation document quoting URN 05/851 – English version or URN 05/851W – Welsh version.
Consultation events and related documents
June 1st 2005, February 14th 2006 and July 25th 2007.
Sir Michael Latham's Report on the Construction Act (17 September 2004)
Response from the Construction Minister, Nigel Griffiths.