Who manages daily site supervision?

That’s a key clarity question πŸ‘ β€” because daily site supervision is where most projects succeed or fail. Even the best design drawings can go wrong if no one checks carpenters, electricians, or plumbers on site.


βœ… How Daily Site Supervision Is Usually Managed in Delhi NCR

1. Designer Themselves (Freelancers / Small Studios)

  • The designer personally visits the site 2–3 times per week.
  • Daily supervision may not happen β€” they rely on the carpenter/contractor in between.
  • Works for small 2BHK/3BHK flats if you trust their team.

2. Dedicated Site Supervisor / Project Manager (Mid-to-Large Firms)

  • Daily presence on site.
  • Manages carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and reports progress.
  • Sends you daily WhatsApp photos + weekly reports.
  • Designer visits weekly for design alignment.
  • Best for medium to large projects or if you can’t visit often.

3. Contractor-Managed (⚠️ Risky)

  • In some cases, the labour contractor manages day-to-day supervision.
  • Designer only comes for milestone checks.
  • Often leads to miscommunication, delays, and mistakes.

πŸ’‘ What You Should Ask

  1. Who will manage daily site supervision β€” designer, project manager, or contractor?
  2. How many times a week will the designer personally visit?
  3. Will I get daily WhatsApp photos/videos?
  4. If the supervisor finds issues, how do they escalate them?
  5. Is supervision cost included in your package or charged extra?

⚠️ Red Flags

  • Designer says: β€œOur carpenter will manage the site” 🚩.
  • No fixed supervisor assigned.
  • Supervision only β€œon demand” (chargeable per visit).

βœ… Pro Tip

  • For a 2BHK/3BHK flat β†’ supervisor daily + designer weekly is ideal.
  • For larger villas/offices β†’ ask for a full-time project manager on site.
  • Always get supervision frequency written in the contract.

πŸ‘‰ Do you want me to draft a β€œSite Supervision Clause” (who supervises, frequency of visits, reporting format) that you can plug into your contract so there’s no confusion later?

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