Independent supervision for the ownerConstruction supervision: built the way you paid for it
We visit your site regularly, check quality, progress and materials, and send you a photo report after every visit. We work for you, not for the builder.
What we check
Eight things we look after on every project.
Supervision follows the construction documents and focuses on what can't be checked later.
Regular site visits
Visits scheduled by stage: more frequent during pours and installations.
Quality inspection
Reinforcement, cover, plumb, levels and finishes against the drawings.
Progress control
Actual physical progress against the schedule and against what was paid.
Materials verification
That what arrives on site is what was specified, in the right quantity.
Construction error detection
We find them while fixing them still costs little.
Photo reports
After every visit, by email or WhatsApp, ready to forward to your contractor.
Cost control support
We review progress billings and payments before you approve them.
Technical advice
Before and during construction, so you decide with information.
Why it matters
What changes when someone checks your project for you.
- Peace of mind even when you're not on siteYou know how it's going without having to visit every week.
- You pay for what was actually doneProgress is measured before each payment is approved.
- Quality checked at the right momentBefore pouring and before closing walls and ceilings.
- An expert on your side30+ years in homes, towers and shopping centers.
What you get
A clear report after every visit.
Physical progress versus progress paid, photos of what was checked and a specific list of what needs fixing. You receive it by email or WhatsApp and can forward it to your contractor.
- Physical and financial progress by stage
- Dated photos of every inspection
- Observations with priority and owner
Supervision report · Visit 12- Foundations and grade beamsApproved
- Level 1 slab reinforcementApproved
- Ground-floor drainageFix pending
- Level 1 block wallsIn progress
Who's who on a construction site
Supervisor, site manager and DRO are not the same.
It's the most common question. All three are necessary, but only the external supervisor works exclusively for the owner.
| Question | External supervisor OBRA+ | Site manager (residente) | DRO Registered director of works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Who do they work for? | For you, the property owner. | For the builder. | Hired by the owner, but answers to the authorities. |
| What do they do? | Independently checks quality, progress and spending and reports to you. | Runs the site day to day: staff, materials and schedule. | Signs the permit and makes sure the work complies with building regulations. |
| Do they send you reports? | Yes, after every visit, with photos. | Only if the builder agrees to it with you. | It's not part of their role. |
| Is it mandatory? | No. It's the owner's decision to protect their investment. | Appointed by the builder. | Depends on the municipality and the size of the project. |
The DRO's title and obligations vary according to each municipality's building code.
Pricing
How much does site supervision cost?
Every project is different, so we quote based on yours. The price depends on five things:
- Size and type of projectA house is not the same as a tower or an industrial building.
- Stage at which we startFrom the foundations or with construction already underway.
- Visit frequencyWeekly, or more often during pours and installations.
- Project durationThe number of months the supervision lasts.
- LocationOutside Puebla, visits are scheduled to optimize travel.
What you get
During and at the end of the project
- Photo report after every visit
- Log of observations and follow-up until they are fixed
- Billings checked against actual progress before each payment
- Final punch list before you accept the work
How we do it
From the first visit to handover.
We walk you through each step on a call before we start. The quote is free.
- 1
Initial visit
We get to know the site, the project and your contract with the builder.
- 2
Supervision plan
We set the visit frequency and critical inspection points.
- 3
Visits and reports
On-site inspection and photo report after every visit.
- 4
Handover
Final punch list and finishes review before you accept the work.
Free quote
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Frequently asked questions
More clarity before you start.
What does a site supervisor do?
They regularly check that what is being built matches the project, the specifications and the budget. They verify materials, workmanship and progress, catch construction errors early and send you photo reports so you know how your project is going without having to be there.
How often do you visit the site?
It depends on the stage and size of the project. We work with packages by number of visits per week and adjust them during critical stages such as concrete pours and installations.
Are the supervisor and the site manager the same?
No. The site manager works for the builder and runs the site day to day. The supervisor works for the owner and independently checks that the work is well done and matches what is being paid.
Can I hire supervision if construction has already started?
Yes. We make an initial visit to assess the current state of the site and start supervising from there.
Is external supervision mandatory?
On private projects it usually isn't; what local regulations require, depending on the municipality, is a DRO (registered director of works). External supervision is the owner's decision to protect their investment and get independent information.
What happens if you find an error on site?
We document it with a photo, location and technical recommendation, notify you and the contractor, and follow up on later visits until it is fixed.
Do you review what the contractor charges?
Yes. As part of cost control we compare what is billed against actual progress before you approve each payment.
Coverage
In Mexico's main markets.
Based in Puebla, serving Mexico's main growth markets. Visits scheduled according to your package and reports by email or WhatsApp.
Contact
Tell us about your project.
We reply the same business day. Free quote, no obligation.