New homes are sometimes inspected by local officials and rarely by the architect. 

These inspections have little to do with the quality of the work done. They generally have to do with local codes and construction methods.

You can protect your new investment with construction monitoring which consists of three inspections. One after the concrete has been poured, one after all of the rough in work has been completed but before the wall covering is installed and a final inspection that is done before you accept the building for occupancy. Your final inspection will include information on how to maintain and operate many of the systems in your new home. You will also receive a complete punch list of defects for the builder to address prior to you accepting the home.