If nonconforming work is discovered, what may the Architect require?

• A. The Contractor must reprice the entire contract
• B. The Owner may replace nonconforming work without affecting the contract
• C. The Architect may require removal and replacement or modification; nonconforming work must be corrected; additional costs adjust contract sum
• D. The Subcontractor may accept nonconforming work to avoid delays

Answer: (C)

When nonconforming work is found, the Architect has the authority to require that the work be corrected, which can involve removal and replacement or modification so that it conforms to the contract documents. Any additional costs needed to bring the work into conformance are added to the contract sum, reflecting the extra work and keeping the project aligned with the agreed documents. This ensures defective work is addressed through proper process and cost adjustment, rather than requiring a full repricing of the contract, allowing the Owner to replace work unilaterally, or letting a Subcontractor accept nonconforming work to avoid delays.