Alabama A C D F G H I K L M N O P R S T U V W Alabama Construction Litigation Hold Ala. Stat. § 6-5-221(2011), Ala. Code § 6-5-221(a)Substantial completion to improvement to real property.Exception: 13 years where architect, engineer, or builder had knowledge of a defect with no disclosure.Online ReferenceNational Society of Professional Engineers Home Online Reference State Statute for Construction: 7 Years*The National Society of Professional Engineers Recommends an Additional: 3 YearsRecommended Document Retention 10 Years If you would like to learn the statute of limitations of any warranty your state entitles you to, refer to our Warranties map.