How unfortunate.

Not 100% sure but I think it will look less cockeyed with the posts in the center under the vent.

I think it would look better if the post is centered under the vent/gable. But the elevation you signed off on has it centered correctly with windows and vent. Can they move the windows?

If they moved the left window and door, how would that affect the interior?

Definitely move the post though so it's centered under the vent.

Two points you have what you signed off on, your house does not represent the agreed upon elevation. Tell us, WHY should you settle for anything less? It’s right or it’s wrong and that’s wrong. Next think resale, if you don’t think that WILL effect resale you’re kidding yourself. When the builder is long gone, you’re going to be writing those checks for a long time. Personally I would never accept it but that’s me.

You often see historical houses with windows not centered on a facade. But the pillars should be moved or removed.

I'd push to have the as built elevation match the drawing.

Also make sure they don't forget the trim shown in red.

Yes, right now the upper pillar is not holding up a beam, so it doesn't look natural.

Worthy had the best idea. Just remove the center posts if they are not structural.

I agree with ppl and pal. The columns don't look right resting on the upper porch roof. They should be sitting on a beam. I don't know what it would take to fix that but it needs to be fixed.

they should make it look like the elevation.

It almost looks like the upper left door and the lower left window are too far to the right which put the columns too far to the right.

First, it's a column. Not a pillar. Second, is it really that important to you? If so, they should give you the column positions illustrated on the elevation in your contract. As to any relocation of doors and windows, you can try, if it's that important to you.

My guess is 6 months after move in it won't matter. And it will zero impact on resale. But it's your house.

Good if it calculates...

That is good news Rhonda! That is exactly what they should do.

Pillar and column are essentially interchangeable in American English. Column is probably slightly more appropriate especially since the middle one is possibly decorative.

Great news!

Is the railing stiff enough laterally now that its span is doubled?

Great news!!!! And good for you for calling it out.

Great they knew it was wrong !

Sombreuil is concerned that the handrail is a clear span between the now two (more distant) columns, pillars or posts. It's a good question. But it's easily solve by adding one or even two equally spaced posts at the railing third-points and properly anchored to the floor beam supporting the porch joists.

Adding the missing trim piece and removing the vent cover (just shingles on the whole gable) would have visually made it a non problem.

A tract builder would not bother to detail a penetrating mid-span newel so that it would not leak from day one.