
warranty-tracker
Track and manage construction warranties. Monitor expiration dates, claims, and manufacturer documentation.
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Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/datadrivenconstruction/ddc_skills_for_ai_agents_in_construction --skill warranty-tracker- 01
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Warranty Tracker
Business Case
Problem Statement
Warranty management is often neglected:
- Missing warranty documentation
- Expired warranties untracked
- Difficult to file claims
- Scattered across multiple files
Solution
Centralized warranty tracking system that monitors expiration dates, stores documentation, and manages claims.
Business Value
- Cost savings - File claims before expiration
- Organization - Central warranty repository
- Compliance - Meet handover requirements
- Proactive - Automatic expiration alerts
Technical Implementation
import pandas as pd
from datetime import datetime, date, timedelta
from typing import Dict, Any, List, Optional
from dataclasses import dataclass, field
from enum import Enum
class WarrantyType(Enum):
"""Types of warranties."""
MANUFACTURER = "manufacturer"
CONTRACTOR = "contractor"
INSTALLER = "installer"
EXTENDED = "extended"
PERFORMANCE = "performance"
class WarrantyStatus(Enum):
"""Warranty status."""
ACTIVE = "active"
EXPIRING_SOON = "expiring_soon" # Within 90 days
EXPIRED = "expired"
CLAIMED = "claimed"
VOID = "void"
class ClaimStatus(Enum):
"""Warranty claim status."""
DRAFT = "draft"
SUBMITTED = "submitted"
UNDER_REVIEW = "under_review"
APPROVED = "approved"
DENIED = "denied"
RESOLVED = "resolved"
class BuildingSystem(Enum):
"""Building systems."""
STRUCTURAL = "structural"
ROOFING = "roofing"
HVAC = "hvac"
ELECTRICAL = "electrical"
PLUMBING = "plumbing"
ELEVATORS = "elevators"
FIRE_PROTECTION = "fire_protection"
GLAZING = "glazing"
FLOORING = "flooring"
PAINTING = "painting"
APPLIANCES = "appliances"
EXTERIOR = "exterior"
OTHER = "other"
@dataclass
class WarrantyDocument:
"""Warranty document reference."""
document_id: str
filename: str
document_type: str # certificate, manual, conditions
upload_date: date
file_path: str
@dataclass
class Warranty:
"""Warranty record."""
warranty_id: str
item_description: str
system: BuildingSystem
warranty_type: WarrantyType
manufacturer: str
contractor: str
start_date: date
end_date: date
duration_years: int
coverage_details: str
exclusions: str
contact_name: str
contact_phone: str
contact_email: str
location: str
documents: List[WarrantyDocument] = field(default_factory=list)
notes: str = ""
@property
def status(self) -> WarrantyStatus:
"""Calculate current warranty status."""
today = date.today()
if today > self.end_date:
return WarrantyStatus.EXPIRED
elif (self.end_date - today).days <= 90:
return WarrantyStatus.EXPIRING_SOON
else:
return WarrantyStatus.ACTIVE
@property
def days_remaining(self) -> int:
"""Days until warranty expires."""
return (self.end_date - date.today()).days
def to_dict(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
return {
'warranty_id': self.warranty_id,
'item': self.item_description,
'system': self.system.value,
'type': self.warranty_type.value,
'manufacturer': self.manufacturer,
'contractor': self.contractor,
'start_date': self.start_date.isoformat(),
'end_date': self.end_date.isoformat(),
'duration_years': self.duration_years,
'status': self.status.value,
'days_remaining': self.days_remaining,
'contact': self.contact_email
}
@dataclass
class WarrantyClaim:
"""Warranty claim record."""
claim_id: str
warranty_id: str
issue_description: str
issue_date: date
reported_date: date
status: ClaimStatus
reported_by: str
resolution: str = ""
resolution_date: Optional[date] = None
cost_covered: float = 0.0
documents: List[str] = field(default_factory=list)
notes: str = ""
class WarrantyTracker:
"""Track and manage construction warranties."""
EXPIRING_THRESHOLD_DAYS = 90
def __init__(self, project_name: str, substantial_completion_date: date):
self.project_name = project_name
self.completion_date = substantial_completion_date
self.warranties: Dict[str, Warranty] = {}
self.claims: Dict[str, WarrantyClaim] = {}
self._warranty_counter = 0
self._claim_counter = 0
def add_warranty(self,
item_description: str,
system: BuildingSystem,
warranty_type: WarrantyType,
manufacturer: str,
contractor: str,
duration_years: int,
coverage_details: str,
contact_email: str,
start_date: date = None,
contact_name: str = "",
contact_phone: str = "",
exclusions: str = "",
location: str = "") -> Warranty:
"""Add new warranty record."""
self._warranty_counter += 1
warranty_id = f"WRT-{self._warranty_counter:04d}"
start = start_date or self.completion_date
end = start + timedelta(days=duration_years * 365)
warranty = Warranty(
warranty_id=warranty_id,
item_description=item_description,
system=system,
warranty_type=warranty_type,
manufacturer=manufacturer,
contractor=contractor,
start_date=start,
end_date=end,
duration_years=duration_years,
coverage_details=coverage_details,
exclusions=exclusions,
contact_name=contact_name,
contact_phone=contact_phone,
contact_email=contact_email,
location=location
)
self.warranties[warranty_id] = warranty
return warranty
def add_document(self, warranty_id: str,
filename: str,
document_type: str,
file_path: str) -> WarrantyDocument:
"""Add document to warranty."""
if warranty_id not in self.warranties:
raise ValueError(f"Warranty {warranty_id} not found")
doc_id = f"{warranty_id}-DOC-{len(self.warranties[warranty_id].documents) + 1:02d}"
document = WarrantyDocument(
document_id=doc_id,
filename=filename,
document_type=document_type,
upload_date=date.today(),
file_path=file_path
)
self.warranties[warranty_id].documents.append(document)
return document
def file_claim(self,
warranty_id: str,
issue_description: str,
issue_date: date,
reported_by: str) -> WarrantyClaim:
"""File warranty claim."""
if warranty_id not in self.warranties:
raise ValueError(f"Warranty {warranty_id} not found")
warranty = self.warranties[warranty_id]
# Check if warranty is active
if warranty.status == WarrantyStatus.EXPIRED:
raise ValueError(f"Warranty {warranty_id} has expired")
self._claim_counter += 1
claim_id = f"CLM-{self._claim_counter:04d}"
claim = WarrantyClaim(
claim_id=claim_id,
warranty_id=warranty_id,
issue_description=issue_description,
issue_date=issue_date,
reported_date=date.today(),
status=ClaimStatus.DRAFT,
reported_by=reported_by
)
self.claims[claim_id] = claim
return claim
def update_claim_status(self, claim_id: str,
status: ClaimStatus,
resolution: str = "",
cost_covered: float = 0.0):
"""Update claim status."""
if claim_id not in self.claims:
raise ValueError(f"Claim {claim_id} not found")
claim = self.claims[claim_id]
claim.status = status
if resolution:
claim.resolution = resolution
if cost_covered > 0:
claim.cost_covered = cost_covered
if status in [ClaimStatus.APPROVED, ClaimStatus.DENIED, ClaimStatus.RESOLVED]:
claim.resolution_date = date.today()
def get_expiring_warranties(self, days: int = None) -> List[Warranty]:
"""Get warranties expiring within specified days."""
threshold = days or self.EXPIRING_THRESHOLD_DAYS
cutoff = date.today() + timedelta(days=threshold)
return [w for w in self.warranties.values()
if w.status == WarrantyStatus.ACTIVE and w.end_date <= cutoff]
def get_active_warranties(self) -> List[Warranty]:
"""Get all active warranties."""
return [w for w in self.warranties.values()
if w.status in [WarrantyStatus.ACTIVE, WarrantyStatus.EXPIRING_SOON]]
def get_warranties_by_system(self, system: BuildingSystem) -> List[Warranty]:
"""Get warranties for specific building system."""
return [w for w in self.warranties.values() if w.system == system]
def get_summary(self) -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""Generate warranty summary."""
by_status = {}
by_system = {}
for warranty in self.warranties.values():
# By status
status = warranty.status.value
by_status[status] = by_status.get(status, 0) + 1
# By system
system = warranty.system.value
by_system[system] = by_system.get(system, 0) + 1
# Claims summary
open_claims = sum(1 for c in self.claims.values()
if c.status not in [ClaimStatus.RESOLVED, ClaimStatus.DENIED])
total_covered = sum(c.cost_covered for c in self.claims.values()
if c.status == ClaimStatus.RESOLVED)
return {
'total_warranties': len(self.warranties),
'by_status': by_status,
'by_system': by_system,
'expiring_soon': len(self.get_expiring_warranties()),
'total_claims': len(self.claims),
'open_claims': open_claims,
'total_cost_recovered': total_covered,
'project': self.project_name,
'completion_date': self.completion_date.isoformat()
}
def generate_expiration_report(self, months_ahead: int = 12) -> pd.DataFrame:
"""Generate warranty expiration report."""
cutoff = date.today() + timedelta(days=months_ahead * 30)
upcoming = [w for w in self.warranties.values() if w.end_date <= cutoff]
data = []
for w in sorted(upcoming, key=lambda x: x.end_date):
data.append({
'Warranty ID': w.warranty_id,
'Item': w.item_description,
'System': w.system.value,
'Manufacturer': w.manufacturer,
'End Date': w.end_date,
'Days Remaining': w.days_remaining,
'Status': w.status.value,
'Contact': w.contact_email
})
return pd.DataFrame(data)
def export_to_excel(self, output_path: str):
"""Export all warranty data to Excel."""
with pd.ExcelWriter(output_path, engine='openpyxl') as writer:
# Warranties
warranties_df = pd.DataFrame([w.to_dict() for w in self.warranties.values()])
if not warranties_df.empty:
warranties_df.to_excel(writer, sheet_name='Warranties', index=False)
# Claims
claims_data = []
for claim in self.claims.values():
warranty = self.warranties.get(claim.warranty_id)
claims_data.append({
'Claim ID': claim.claim_id,
'Warranty ID': claim.warranty_id,
'Item': warranty.item_description if warranty else '',
'Issue': claim.issue_description,
'Issue Date': claim.issue_date,
'Status': claim.status.value,
'Resolution': claim.resolution,
'Cost Covered': claim.cost_covered
})
if claims_data:
pd.DataFrame(claims_data).to_excel(writer, sheet_name='Claims', index=False)
# Expiring soon
expiring = self.generate_expiration_report(6)
if not expiring.empty:
expiring.to_excel(writer, sheet_name='Expiring Soon', index=False)
return output_path
Quick Start
from datetime import date
# Initialize tracker
tracker = WarrantyTracker(
project_name="Office Tower",
substantial_completion_date=date(2024, 6, 1)
)
# Add warranties
tracker.add_warranty(
item_description="HVAC System - Rooftop Units",
system=BuildingSystem.HVAC,
warranty_type=WarrantyType.MANUFACTURER,
manufacturer="Carrier",
contractor="ABC Mechanical",
duration_years=5,
coverage_details="Parts and labor for manufacturing defects",
contact_email="warranty@carrier.com"
)
# Check expiring warranties
expiring = tracker.get_expiring_warranties(90)
print(f"Warranties expiring in 90 days: {len(expiring)}")
Common Use Cases
1. Monthly Review
# Get expiration report
report = tracker.generate_expiration_report(months_ahead=3)
print(report[['Item', 'End Date', 'Days Remaining']])
2. File Claim
claim = tracker.file_claim(
warranty_id="WRT-0001",
issue_description="RTU-1 compressor failure",
issue_date=date.today(),
reported_by="Building Manager"
)
3. Export for Handover
tracker.export_to_excel("warranty_register.xlsx")
Resources
- DDC Book: Chapter 5 - Project Closeout
- Reference: AIA Document G714
FAQ
What does the warranty-tracker skill do?
Track and manage construction warranties. Monitor expiration dates, claims, and manufacturer documentation.
How do I install warranty-tracker?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/datadrivenconstruction/ddc_skills_for_ai_agents_in_construction --skill warranty-tracker in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/warranty-tracker/ (personal) or .claude/skills/warranty-tracker/ (project).
Which AI agents can use warranty-tracker?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is warranty-tracker safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains warranty-tracker?
It is published by datadrivenconstruction in datadrivenconstruction/ddc_skills_for_ai_agents_in_construction. It has 996 recorded installs.
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