Site supervision: what the director of works actually controls – with low-maintenance materials
If the project starts without solid technical ground, money goes into corrections instead of outcomes. Here is what to check early. In Sicily, coastal exposure and mixed building stock make early checks even more important.
Technical details that matter
Verify material compatibility with substrates, especially near the coast where salt air accelerates decay.
Design for durability and maintenance: the best-looking solution is not useful if it does not last.
- Constraints to check early
- Questions to ask contractors
- How to keep changes under control
Permits and documentation
Prepare a complete technical report to reduce requests for clarifications and delays.
Check constraints and approvals (heritage, landscape, condominium) before appointing contractors.
- Questions to ask contractors
- How to document decisions
- Documents you should have
Schedule and cost control
Set up a bill of quantities and specifications that describe works, materials and tolerances in measurable terms.
Track decisions on site: inspections, progress records and structured change management.
- How to document decisions
- Constraints to check early
- Questions to ask contractors
- 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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