Common use of Before Substantial Completion Clause in Contracts

Before Substantial Completion. 6.22.1.1 If the DB provides Defective Work or fails or neglects to perform the Work in accordance with the Construction Progress Schedule, the Contracting Authority may issue a written notice to the DB and DB’s Surety directing the DB to correct the Defective Work or recover schedule deficiencies. Unless otherwise specified in that written notice, the DB shall begin to correct the Defective Work and recover the schedule deficiencies within no more than 3 days after the Contracting Authority issues the written notice (“72-Hour Notice”). 6.22.1.2 If the DB fails to promptly commence and diligently pursue correction of Defective Work or recovery of schedule deficiencies required under Section 6.22.1.1, the Owner may correct the Defective Work or take action to recover schedule deficiencies without giving further notice to the DB or DB’s Surety.