Who is obligated for correction and warranty during Post-Final Completion?

• A. Owner
• B. Contractor
• C. Architect
• D. Subcontractors

Answer: (B)

In this scenario, the party responsible for correction and warranty after final completion is the contractor. After substantial completion, the contractor provides a warranty for workmanship and materials, typically for a defined period (often one year, with longer periods for certain systems or structural elements). If defects surface during that warranty window, the contractor is obligated to correct them, coordinating any needed repairs often with the subcontractors who performed the work (their warranties are usually routed through the contractor). The owner does not assume the corrective obligation; instead, they rely on the contractor’s warranty and the contractor to address fixes. The architect’s role is design and contract administration, not to perform correction work or warranty repairs, though they may verify that deficiencies are remedied and ensure the work meets contract requirements.