Construction, law and the environment a historical review
Language: English Series: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers ; 160(MP4) November 2007, 169-171(9)Publication details: 2008Subject(s):- 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 --
- BUILT ENVIRONMENT-SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L143320 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 143320-1001 |
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.