Construction and project management in French-speaking Switzerland

Double-height living room with picture windows facing the garden, remodelled villa in Anières

Construction and project management in French-speaking Switzerland

An independent firm based in Geneva, we manage your construction and renovation works as a trusted third party, between you and the contractors.

AKB Project in figures

45

projects completed

since 2023
+70years

of combined experience in project management
CHF115million

of works managed

since 2023

Our services

Five disciplines to cover the entire project chain

From the first cost estimate to the clearing of defects, we manage your construction and renovation projects in French-speaking Switzerland, across the whole project or for a targeted assignment, even when work is already under way.

Construction management
The discipline AKB Project was founded on: we take operational responsibility for construction.
- Construction phase management
- Coordination of contractors and consultants
- Quality control and handover of the works
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Planning
Realistic schedules, kept up to date and binding on contractors, which are used to manage the works.
- From outline schedule to construction schedule
- Critical path tracking
- Anticipate delays rather than suffer them
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Cost management
Knowing what a project will cost, and knowing it early, then keeping to that budget through to the final account.
- Cost estimate and quantity take-off
- Detailed cost estimate by CFC code
- Financial control throughout construction
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Tendering and contract award
A well-prepared contract award means works that start with no grey areas.
- Drafting tender documents
- Inviting contractors to bid
- Comparative analysis of bids
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Owner’s representation
Making day-to-day decisions when dealing with building professionals: we take on that role for you.
- Representing you in dealings with consultants and contractors
- Defending your interests in every decision
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They have trusted us

Architects, developers, property managers, public institutions and private owners entrust us with the management of their projects in French-speaking Switzerland.

Project types

Expertise tailored to each type of project

A villa, an apartment building, a luxury boutique and an industrial building do not have the same constraints or the same pace: we adapt our organisation to each one.

Residential

Villas, apartments and new apartment buildings, designed for comfort and quality of life, with construction kept under control at every stage.
Energy renovation

Upgrading existing buildings and improving their energy performance, to add lasting value to property assets.
Retail & luxury

High-end boutiques and showrooms: finishes judged down to the last detail and a fixed opening date, in keeping with the brand’s image.
Industrial & commercial

Industrial buildings and office space, with demanding technical constraints and operational requirements.

Our projects

From villas to industrial buildings, by way of apartment buildings renovated with their residents in place: some of the projects we manage in Geneva and the canton of Vaud.

All projects

Methodology

Our methodology in nine steps

From defining your needs to clearing defects, every step is documented and approved with you.

Defining your needs

We listen to your priorities and formalise the project brief.
Feasibility study

We check that the budget and target date are achievable.
Cost estimate

A forecast cost drawn up item by item, by CFC code.
Forecast schedule

A schedule drawn up early, then checked every week.
Tendering

Precise tender documents and bids compared on a like-for-like basis.
Technical optimisation

Technical alternatives that save money with no loss of quality.
Site supervision

On site every week: meetings and inspections, with written minutes.
Commissioning

Testing and handover planned in advance, through to delivery of the finished works.
Clearing of defects and warranty follow-up

Every defect tracked until it is cleared, then during the warranty period.

Coordination of consultants steps 3 à 7

All consultants work to the same schedule.
Cost management steps 5 à 8

A budget tracked at every stage, through to the final account.

A tailored approach, built on listening and trust

Every project has its constraints. We build a tailored response, with a single point of contact, reachable from the first meeting to the end of the warranty period, and we commit to keeping to the stated budget and deadlines, with no compromise on quality.

Two AKB Project team members checking a technical cabinet on a roof in Chêne-Bourg

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French-speaking Switzerland

Where we work

We work in French-speaking Switzerland from Rue Maunoir in Geneva. Our projects, in progress or completed, range from Chêne-Bourg to Lausanne and from Cologny to Begnins.

Cantons where we work Rue Maunoir, Geneva Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon, Lausanne Base map: swisstopo (swissBOUNDARIES3D, Swiss Map Vector 1000)

GE Geneva Rue Maunoir 13, 1207 Geneva
VD Vaud Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 6, 1003 Lausanne

Why work with AKB Project?

A single client: you

We do not carry out any works and have no commercial ties with the contractors we invite to bid. This allows us to advise you with no interest other than yours.
A single point of contact

Your contact at the first meeting is the person who will oversee your project through to the end of the warranty period.
Bids compared

Contractors’ bids compared on a like-for-like basis, and every difference explained. You choose the contractors and we monitor them for you.
Response within 48 hours

We will get back to you within 48 working hours to arrange an initial conversation, with no obligation.

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Construction and project management in French-speaking Switzerland