Legal Protection Against Property Defects and Poor Construction Site Management
The purchase of a property or its renovation often represents the most significant investment in a person's or company's life. Later discovering structural defects, leaks, cracks, or construction flaws is not only a source of stress but a serious economic problem requiring immediate and competent intervention. As an attorney specializing in damages compensation in Milan, Avv. Marco Bianucci deeply understands the frustration of those whose property value is compromised due to the negligence of others. When these issues arise, attention often turns to the construction company, but there is a key figure whose responsibility is equally crucial: the Site Manager (Direttore dei Lavori).
The Regulatory Framework: Duties and Responsibilities of the Site Manager
In the Italian legal landscape, the Site Manager is not a mere formal figure but the technical guarantor of the correct execution of the work on behalf of the client. Case law and the Civil Code (specifically Article 1669 concerning serious defects) establish that this professional has the obligation to exercise high supervision over the construction site. This means they must verify that the works are carried out in accordance with the project, the rules of the trade, and current regulations. If the Site Manager neglects necessary checks or fails to identify obvious errors made by the contractor, they can be held liable for damages jointly and severally with the contractor. This liability, defined as *culpa in vigilando* (fault in supervision), allows the injured party to seek full compensation from both parties involved, offering greater assurance of debt recovery.
Bianucci Law Firm's Approach to Construction Disputes
Addressing a dispute over construction defects requires a strategy that combines legal expertise and technical analysis. The approach of Avv. Marco Bianucci, an attorney specializing in civil and real estate law in Milan, is based on a rigorous preliminary examination. We do not merely send formal notices; we build the case starting from the evidence. We collaborate closely with trusted surveyors, engineers, and architects to prepare expert reports that precisely identify the causes of the damage and quantify the restoration costs. Our priority is to demonstrate the causal link between the defect in the work and the professional's lack of supervision. Often, before initiating ordinary legal proceedings, we utilize rapid procedural tools such as the Preliminary Technical Assessment (Accertamento Tecnico Preventivo - ATP), which allows for