Site supervision within the technical team
The query what is site supervision appears when clients and contractors need clarity on execution responsibilities.
Site supervision ensures technical coherence and compliance with approved design across the full construction process.
Differences from other technical roles
Not all technical roles do the same: design, execution control, safety, and contractual management have different responsibilities.
Clarifying these limits early prevents conflicts and decisions without clear ownership.
Impact on quality and timeline
When supervision works with method, accumulated incidents decrease and schedule predictability improves.
At BAU, we apply clear technical coordination so each agent works with aligned criteria and goals.
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