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Built it.  You're going to get what you want and not have to adapt what someone else wanted.

Don't go every day, but plan on swinging by multiple times a week to check in. 

We built and if we didn't at least drive by they would have had the slab poured facing the wrong way. Little stuff can always be corrected, but the big stuff has to get caught before it's done.

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Actually you shouldn't do this for a few reasons.

(A) You can't be in the house while the trades are working. (You contract will be specific about this)  You have to schedule visits in advance with the builder when the trades are not working.  You have to wear a dorky looking hard hat and abide by all the job site rules.

(B) There won't be work done every single day.  If the house is waiting for a trade, inspection or materials, so are just making a trip for nothing.

(C) Unless You actually KNOW what you are talking about, You will only piss off the super and trades.

I was in new homes for nearly 15 years.  The "Daily Visitors" were ALWAYS the problem children who were miserable in the process, and made it miserable for everybody else to have to deal with.

Remember, The Builder can cancel your contract and sell the home to someone else who is not acting like a dick, (and often for more money).  

Helpful Suggestions

1 Don't come every day.  Come by a few times a week (Wednesday & Saturdays / Sundays).  
2 make a written specific list of items of concern and BE VERY SPECIFIC About WHAT it is, WHERE it is & WHY it is you are concerned.  You can also attach pictures
3 Don't expect the super to stop and drop everything for you anytime you have an issue.  The building process has clearly defined periods specifically for "Corrections"
4 Your home will have independent inspections at several stages of construction.  Unless you are an expert and really know the technical specifications of the building code, don't try to be "the expert" and don't threaten anybody (hint - it only goes badly for you).  I have watched a client go to jail for threatening City Inspectors.
5 Be Civil and Polite to the Super and the on site staff.  They can and will kick you off the job site if you are not. (Yes, the contract gives them that right)

It doesn't have to be adversarial.  Most builders and Supers want their clients to be very happy with their homes and will do all they can to that goal.  

Remember, If you are buying from a production builder at production home prices, don't expect custom level services.

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After you are done building hire a home inspector.  Just because it's new doesn't mean it was done right. This will be one if your biggest expenses in life. Spend the $300 or so to make sure it's done right.

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After you are done building hire a home inspector.  Just because it's new doesn't mean it was done right. This will be one if your biggest expenses in life. Spend the $300 or so to make sure it's done right.