Source: https://www.quantsurv.com/library/glossary/scheme-for-construction-contracts Content format: Markdown version of the public page. Content reviewed: 2026-10-10 # Scheme for Construction Contracts The default rules that fill the gaps where a construction contract does not meet the Construction Act. by [Jack Butler-Kettle]() ยท About 1 min readShare ## Further detail Read this alongside [section 114 of the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996]() and [Part I of the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998]() and [Part II of the Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998](). The Scheme supplies statutory provisions where an in-scope contract does not meet the Construction Act's requirements. Payment provisions and adjudication provisions operate differently, so it is unsafe to replace every term automatically. This explanation concerns the England-and-Wales Scheme; other jurisdictions have their own arrangements. Identify the particular non-compliant or missing provision. A [Signed contract review and action plan]() can help organise the payment terms for further assessment. ## Sources 1. [Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, s 114 (The Scheme for Construction Contracts)](). legislation.gov.uk. 2. [Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998, SI 1998/649, Schedule, Part I (Adjudication)](). legislation.gov.uk. 3. [Scheme for Construction Contracts (England and Wales) Regulations 1998, SI 1998/649, Schedule, Part II (Payment)](). legislation.gov.uk. [Browse the Library]()