BUIL 1220 CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION

BUIL 1220 CONSTRUCTION LEGISLATION
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PROFESSIONAL REPORT
Executive Summary
The report presented here is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the report on
construction act and the relevant laws that govern the building and construction works, and
the role of this Act with its possible implications on the quantity surveyor. Further, this

section of the report discusses the Unfair Contract Act. Part two of the report discusses and
presents various unethical issues that construction industry faces. This part further explains
various ethical values of a competent quantity surveyor, and a final presentation on how to
successfully manage ethical behaviors and practices in a construction industry
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary.........................................................................................................................1
Introduction......................................................................................................................................2
Construction Act and its implications on a quantity surveyor.........................................................2
Implications of the Construction Act on Quantity Surveyor practices............................................3
Corruption and other unethical practices in building and construction industry of the UK............5

Ethical values and proficiency required from a certified Quantity Surveyor..................................7
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................9
References......................................................................................................................................10
Introduction
Building and construction works is one of the oldest human activities. The main aims of
building and construction during the olden times were humans to protect themselves from
cold, rain and heat. They adapted caves as their homes. Over time, building and construction
has evolved to more permanent and comfortable homes. This has resulted into many
buildings challenges which are going to be discussed in this report.
Construction Act and its implications on a quantity
surveyor
The Construction Act (Great Britain, 2015, p. 32)

Construction Act consists of six main groups of law:
Contract law
This is the law which oversees promises, arrangements and settlements between two or more
parties.
Law of tort
This law addresses and offers remedies for any civil crimes that are not arising from
contractual duties.
Legislation
Many statutes and subsidiary legislation oversee the carrying out of building operations.
Breach of statutory duty
This applies when one fails to carry out responsibilities or fails to accomplish obligations
enforced by legislation. In case of injuries by the affected party, a civil claim should be made
that the person has undergone injury due to the breach.
Law of compensation
This clause is concerned with the grant of remedies that have a common function- leave the
defendant with an advantage of gains, rather than compensating the claimant for the damage
or loss that he suffered.
Criminal law
Sanctions are enforced for actions and errors that institute criminal activities under the law.