What happened to the one year warranty?

The standard one year warranty is a myth. And, so it seems, one of the most misunderstood concepts on the commercial side of the construction industry. The confusion seems to come from the prevalence of the so-called one year call back period. This is the standard contract provision that gives you the right to fix any defective work if notified by the owner before the end of one year. Don't feel bad if you didn't realize many of your contracts have warranties without express time limitations. Read all of the warranty provisions in your contract; watch out for pass through clauses that incorporate stricter terms of the prime contract; and at least be aware of your risks.