Design Supervision

It seems that the work of the designer and architect ends after all documents are issued to the customer. In fact, everything is just beginning. We at the YOUSUPOVA design studio prefer to see things through and support the project at all stages. Therefore, we recommend to customers “turnkey” cooperation, where the team not only plans the future repair or construction, but also coordinates and monitors the implementation process. Performs technical and author supervision to avoid discrepancies between the author’s idea and its implementation.

Why is copyright supervision necessary?

The situation when a construction contractor unreasonably deviates from project decisions is quite typical. Therefore, the author’s supervision is critically important for the achievement of the investment plan. The availability of control by a designer, architect or engineer guarantees compliance with the requirements of design and regulatory documentation.

Also, decisions to deviate from the plan are often well-founded. For example, during construction, unexpected problems with the soil will appear, requiring a change in the foundation. Or in the course of work it turns out that certain materials are not available or exceed the planned budget.

In such cases, the author’s supervision of construction allows prompt and qualified changes to be made. The specialist adapts the plan taking into account the new circumstances, while maintaining its integrity and compliance with the investment plan.

Here are some more reasons:

• Small mistakes that can lead to big problems down the road are easy to miss without skilled supervision.
• Without control, project costs can quickly rise due to ill-advised decisions or changes in the work process.
• Insufficient control can lead to delays in work and exceeding the planned deadlines.
• Without professional supervision, there is a risk of using materials of inadequate quality or unprofessionally performed works.
• Ignoring the current norms and standards can lead not only to fines, but also to the need to redo the work performed.
• The lack of clear control can cause misunderstandings and conflicts with the work executors.

Therefore, the author’s and technical supervision of the construction are practical tools for ensuring compliance of the project with the requirements, budget and deadlines, preventing errors and ensuring high quality of the final result. And also, they free the owner from the need to be present at the object every day and from a large number of worries.

What is the difference between copyright and technical supervision?

Author and technical supervision of current repairs are two different services that complement each other.

Technical supervision

It consists in quality control of construction and installation works. The specialist makes sure that they are carried out in accordance with construction regulations, technical regulations, safety standards and the estimate:

1. Monitors compliance with construction technology.
2. Checks the quality of the work performed.
3. Accepts engineering works (installation of electricity, heating, plumbing – those works that will be hidden from view when the repair is finished).
4. Controls the quality of raw materials (correct brand of cement, plasterboard, etc.).

The studio acts as a third party familiar with all the documentation and interested in the quality of the result.

Author supervision

In this case, the project author or the turnkey company ensures that the construction or repair process corresponds to the author’s decision, idea and concept. So that you get exactly what you saw on the 3D model, without overpaying and without being disappointed.

• According to the contract for author supervision, the specialist also:
• Advises both the customer and the contractor on all issues related to the project.
• Adjusts plans and decisions in accordance with on-site conditions. Accepts works on the condition that the author’s idea is preserved.

Let’s consider the difference with the example of wiring: the designer makes sure that the sockets are in the place where he planned them. And the engineer checks whether they are correctly divided into groups, evaluates the material, cable cross-section, etc.

Author and technical supervision from Yousupova studio

Supervision can be provided in conjunction with the project or as a separate service. In the second case, the cost of technical supervision of construction is already included in the turnkey tariff.

The contract provides for:

• Periodic departure of the designer or architect to control the main stages and resolve issues;
• Supervision of compliance of works with project documentation;
• Adjustment of the plan taking into account needs and changes;
• Keeping a log of supervision and informing the customer.

In addition, we have experience in remote cooperation and are always ready to meet clients from other cities and countries. Modern means of communication make it possible to solve the issue of author’s supervision in such situations. In any case, all conditions are discussed individually.