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What does a Performance Bond guarantee?

Completion of the project ahead of schedule
Payment to all subcontractors
Completion according to contract plans and terms
Insurance for the project

The correct answer is: Completion according to contract plans and terms

A Performance Bond is a surety bond that guarantees the completion of a project according to the contract plans and specifications. When a contractor is required to secure a performance bond, it assures the project owner that the contractor will fulfill their contractual obligations. If the contractor fails to complete the project as agreed, the surety company that issued the bond will typically take on the responsibility of either completing the project or compensating the project owner for the costs incurred to complete it. This guarantee is crucial in construction and project management because it provides a layer of financial security to the project owner, knowing that the work will be completed as specified in the contract. The options related to completion ahead of schedule, payment to subcontractors, or insurance do not accurately define the primary purpose of a Performance Bond, which centers solely on fulfilling the contractual terms and conditions laid out for the project.