Subcontractors:

Too many times construction phases are done out of sequence, creating new problems. Example: a water heater installed before the roof coverings are applied. The water heater gets cough in the rain and prematurely rusts. These types of things go on all the time. Completion date and budget are the primary goals of a superintendent.

Local Building Inspectors:

 In the major municipalities, the city inspectors are qualified to perform their duties, and in most cases do a fine job (with the exceptions noted above) when their schedule permits. However, the reality is that they do not have the time, and they are usually overworked, underpaid, and do not have the time to thoroughly inspect a new home. If an inspector were lucky enough to only inspect 8 sites a day, by he way the norm is somewhere around 22 inspections per day, less office and driving time, how much time can he spend on your home ???? What will be overlooked ????