Once construction starts, the homeowner shifts from decision-maker to observer. That doesn't mean stepping back entirely. It means knowing what to look for, when to look, and what to say when something isn't right. Done well, monitoring builds trust with the team and catches the small issues before they become rework. Done poorly, it slows the project down. Here's the version that works. Walk the Site on a Schedule Drop-bys are useful. Scheduled walks are better. Most project