Site supervision: what the director of works actually controls – for 1970s apartments
Before you start, align documents, scope and priorities. That alone prevents most late changes and cost overruns. In Sicily, coastal exposure and mixed building stock make early checks even more important.
Where to start
Collect the key documents (permits, drawings, cadastre) and check consistency between existing condition and authorised state.
Define priorities and constraints: what is mandatory, what is desirable and what can wait.
- How to keep changes under control
- Documents you should have
- Constraints to check early
Permits and documentation
Choose the correct route (CILA, SCIA or permit) based on the scope and the building context.
Prepare a complete technical report to reduce requests for clarifications and delays.
- Questions to ask contractors
- How to keep changes under control
- How to document decisions
Schedule and cost control
Build a realistic programme and the right sequence of trades.
Set up a bill of quantities and specifications that describe works, materials and tolerances in measurable terms.
- Constraints to check early
- Questions to ask contractors
- How to keep changes under control
- You need a quick technical check before buying or signing.
- You must confirm the right permit path and missing documents.
- You want measurable specs to compare quotes properly.
- You started works and need to regain control of scope and changes.
- Mixing up cadastre updates and building permits (they are different).
- Ignoring waterproofing, slopes, ventilation and other “small” details.
- Applying standard solutions without reading the building context.
- No clear responsibilities between client, contractor and designers.
If you want a clear starting point for a project in Sicily,Studio 4ecan review your context and outline the right technical steps.
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