Construction supervision, in our practice, is contractual design-intent supervision: interpreting drawings, reviewing progress against the project and reporting issues so the building is delivered as designed.
It is especially useful for investors who are not constantly on site, including foreign owners. Through site observations, records and contractor coordination, we help reduce the risk of errors, delays and unnecessary cost.
This service is not municipal or statutory building inspection and does not replace official authority powers or approvals.
Who it is for
- Investors who are not constantly on site
- Foreign owners building remotely in Montenegro
- Clients who want design-intent review during construction
- Owners who need structured progress reporting and issue tracking
- Clients coordinating a contractor against an agreed project set
Typical client situations
- A remote or foreign investor who cannot visit the site regularly
- A project entering construction where design intent must stay visible on site
- A client needing structured reports rather than informal contractor updates alone
- A build based on documentation prepared by another team, needing independent design-side review
- A villa or investment project where early detection of deviations matters
Why it matters
Without someone reading the drawings against what is happening on site, deviations often surface too late — when correction is costly or impractical. Contractual design-intent supervision gives remote and foreign investors a structured channel for observations, questions and contractor coordination. It does not grant municipal or statutory inspector powers; its value is practical: clearer interpretation of the project, earlier issue reporting and a calmer delivery process. Regular records and communication reduce uncertainty while works are underway.
Benefits
- Review of works against the agreed project and design intent.
- Clearer interpretation of drawings on site.
- Earlier observation of deviations and quality issues.
- A calmer process for remote and foreign investors.
- Regular progress reporting and contractor coordination.
What is included
- Familiarisation with project drawings and works plan
- Site visits and progress observations
- Design-intent and drawing-interpretation review
- Issue reporting and contractor coordination
- Progress reports to the investor
How we work
Preparation
We review the project documentation and planned works sequence.
Observations
We visit the site to observe progress against drawings and design intent.
Reporting
We report progress, questions and issues to the investor.
Completion
We review final works for alignment with the agreed project scope.
What you receive
- Site visit schedule agreed with the works phases
- Observations of progress against project drawings
- Design-intent and drawing-interpretation notes
- Issue reports and contractor coordination support
- Regular progress reports to the investor
- Review of final works within the contracted supervision scope
What helps to prepare
- Complete or current project drawings and specifications
- Contractor details and works programme if available
- Access arrangements for the site
- Agreed points of contact for investor decisions
- Any known open design questions or previous site issues
Common risks and decisions that affect scope
- Assuming design supervision replaces municipal or statutory inspection
- Infrequent site presence during fast-moving critical phases
- Incomplete or outdated drawings used as the reference on site
- Decisions made verbally without recording design implications
- Late reporting that leaves little room to correct deviations
Coordination with other disciplines
- Supervision refers to the agreed project set; drawing revisions should be shared promptly
- Contractor coordination supports design intent; day-to-day site management remains the contractor's responsibility
- Investor decisions on variations should be recorded so design intent stays clear
- Structural or services specialists may need to be involved for discipline-specific issues
- Official permits, municipal inspection and statutory procedures remain separate from this contractual role
What happens after an enquiry
- We review project documentation and the construction stage
- We clarify that the role is contractual design-intent supervision, not official municipal inspection
- We propose visit frequency, reporting format and coordination scope
- We provide a fee estimate for the agreed supervision package
- We align start timing with the contractor programme where possible
