Common use of Standard of Workmanship Clause in Contracts

Standard of Workmanship. A. Owner and Contractor agree that the quality of workmanship and finish shall be of superior quality, acceptable to Owner and shall be in full compliance with all federal, state and municipal governmental requirements and the Contract Documents. B. The Work shall be in accordance with trade and industry standards, unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents. In the event of any conflict between trade standards and the Contract Documents, Contractor shall immediately bring such conflict to the attention of Owner and Engineer. C. All workmanship performed by or through Contractor shall be performed by experienced laborers, operators or mechanics skilled in the applicable trade. D. All materials shall be new and as called for in the Drawings and Specifications, and as required by all applicable codes and regulatory and governmental authority. E. Engineer and Owner have the authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever Engineer or Owner considers it necessary or advisable, Engineer will have authority to require inspection or testing of the Work in accordance, whether or not such Work is fabricated, installed or completed. However, neither this authority of Engineer or Owner nor a decision made in good faith either to exercise or not to exercise such authority shall give rise to a duty or responsibility of Engineer or Owner to Contractor, subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, their agents or employees, or other persons or entities performing portions of the Work. F. Contractor shall promptly correct Work rejected by Engineer or Owner or failing to conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents, whether or not fabricated, installed or completed. Costs of correcting such rejected or non-conforming Work, including additional testing and inspections, the cost of uncovering and replacement, and compensation for Engineer’s services and expenses made necessary thereby, shall be at Contractor’s expense.