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Who manages daily site supervision?

That’s a key clarity question 👍 — 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.


✅ 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 — 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.

💡 What You Should Ask

  1. Who will manage daily site supervision — 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: “Our carpenter will manage the site” 🚩.
  • No fixed supervisor assigned.
  • Supervision only “on demand” (chargeable per visit).

✅ Pro Tip

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

👉 Do you want me to draft a “Site 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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