Construction, law and the environment a historical review
Manie, Barry
Construction, law and the environment a historical review - 2008 - Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers 160(MP4) November 2007, 169-171(9) .
Highlights the key influences on the UK construction industry and the environment arising from both legal and non-legal sources. Outlines the broad framework of environmental law, including the provisions of construction contracts. Notes the importance of secondary legislation and regulations, especially the Building Regulations as well as the increasing reliance on planning law to achieve environmental goals. Includes European and international law. Non-legal influences include: international actions; policy by decision makers; the role of the Environment Agency and public opinion.
RYLANDS V FLETCHER
ST HELENS SMELTING CO V TIPPING
HUNTER AND OTHERS V CANARY WHARF LTD
HUNTER AND OTHERS V LONDON DOCKLANDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936
CLEAN AIR ACT 1956
FACTORIES ACT 1961
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ETC ACT 1974
CONTROL OF POLLUTION ACT 1974
BUILDING ACT 1984
WATER RESOURCES ACT 1991
ENVIRONMENT ACT 1995
HOUSING AND TOWN PLANNING ACT 1909
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1947
United Kingdom--
Construction, law and the environment a historical review - 2008 - Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers 160(MP4) November 2007, 169-171(9) .
Highlights the key influences on the UK construction industry and the environment arising from both legal and non-legal sources. Outlines the broad framework of environmental law, including the provisions of construction contracts. Notes the importance of secondary legislation and regulations, especially the Building Regulations as well as the increasing reliance on planning law to achieve environmental goals. Includes European and international law. Non-legal influences include: international actions; policy by decision makers; the role of the Environment Agency and public opinion.
RYLANDS V FLETCHER
ST HELENS SMELTING CO V TIPPING
HUNTER AND OTHERS V CANARY WHARF LTD
HUNTER AND OTHERS V LONDON DOCKLANDS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
PUBLIC HEALTH ACT 1936
CLEAN AIR ACT 1956
FACTORIES ACT 1961
HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK ETC ACT 1974
CONTROL OF POLLUTION ACT 1974
BUILDING ACT 1984
WATER RESOURCES ACT 1991
ENVIRONMENT ACT 1995
HOUSING AND TOWN PLANNING ACT 1909
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1947
United Kingdom--