Local governments in North Carolina are subject to specific legal requirements that govern contracting for construction and repair projects. A construction contract is a legally binding agreement between parties involved in a construction project.In North Carolina, claims on a construction project primarily involve claims for breach of contract. A contract on a construction project sets forth the parties' obligations to each other and determines how risks will be shared or divided on the project. Final Acceptance is the date the State Construction Office accepts the construction as totally complete. North Carolina common law provides two types of warranty coverage within the construction industry. An express warranty is the first kind of warranty. This is to ensure that everyone on a construction project is paid in a timely fashion.