The contractor warrants to the owner and architect that materials and equipment furnished under the contract will be of good quality and new unless the contract documents require or permit otherwise. The contractor further warrants that the work will conform to the requirements of the contract documents and will be free from defects, except for those inherent in the quality for the work the contract documents require or permit. Work, materials, or equipment not conforming to these requirements may be considered defective. The contractor’s warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, alterations to the work not executed by the contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear and normal usage.
One-year correction period vs. workmanship warranty – Most standard construction contracts make a distinction between a “one-year correction period” and a “warranty of good workmanship.” A warranty of good workmanship is an obligation to perform at a certain level of quality. Alternatively, a one-year correction period is when a party has the obligation to fix the defective work.
