Construction management for your renovation. One person keeps everything under control.
A renovation brings many tradespeople together. Our construction management coordinates them, monitors quality, schedules and budget and accompanies you through to handover. You have one contact person and can see progress online at any time.
- Coordination of all tradespeople
- Quality, schedule and cost control
- Handover and defect management
What does construction management do in a renovation?
Construction management makes sure that what has been planned is carried out: in the right quality, at the right time and within budget.
Coordination
All tradespeople on site at the right moment, coordination with you and the architect.
Quality control
Professional execution and compliance with the plans; defects are raised immediately.
Schedules
Detailed schedule. If there are delays, we inform everyone involved and adjust the plan.
Budget
Ongoing cost overview and control, so that the financial framework is kept.
Communication
One contact person for you, regular updates and a handover at the end.
Many tradespeople, one rhythm
This is what a renovation of bathroom, kitchen and living area typically looks like. Every shift affects the next jobs. That is exactly what construction management coordinates.
Manage the site yourself or hire construction management?
Answer four questions. You will see straight away whether you can manage it yourself or whether construction management is worthwhile.
What does construction management cost?
The fee depends on the size and duration of the renovation and the number of tradespeople. We charge a lump sum or by time spent.
Guide values for the construction management fee as a percentage of construction costs:
| Complexity | Typical | % construction costs |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | Bathroom or kitchen, few tradespeople | 4 – 6 % |
| Standard | Flat or several rooms | 5 – 8 % |
| Complex | Gut renovation, extension, many trades | 7 – 10 % |
Construction progress always in view
In the renovation cockpit and in our app you can see what is happening on your site, even when you are not there.
- Follow construction progress online
- Cost overview always up to date
- Schedules and quotes in one place
- Record defects and follow them up until resolved
How we work together
Advice
You describe your project. We clarify scope, schedule and budget.
You get: construction management quoteQuotes & contract award
You compare quotes from vetted tradespeople in our network and choose.
You get: scheduleCoordination & controlling
We run the site and monitor quality, schedules and costs.
You get: an ongoing overviewHandover
Joint handover; defects are recorded and followed up until resolved.
You get: finished renovationManaged by us
Complete renovation of a farmhouse
- Duration
- 12 mo.
- Scope
- Complete
- Region
- ZH
House renovation in Rudolfstetten
- Duration
- 10 wks
- Scope
- House
- Region
- AG
Renovation before moving in
- Duration
- 6 wks
- Scope
- Flat
- Region
- ZH
«Great communication every step along the way. […] There was never doubt that the project would be on time and in budget.»
Google review · Renovation & house purchase«We got our entire house renovated through Umbaumanager and they were very good and on time.»
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Questions about construction management
What does construction management do in a renovation?
Construction management coordinates all tradespeople, monitors quality, schedules and costs, liaises with the client and architect, raises defects and accompanies the handover. It is your one contact person throughout the renovation.
What does construction management cost?
The fee depends on the size and duration of the renovation and the number of tradespeople involved. Our fee calculator gives a ballpark figure; you receive the binding quote after the site visit.
Can I manage the site myself?
For small jobs with few tradespeople, that is possible. Renovations with many trades need experience, time during the week and expertise to keep quality, schedules and costs under control. Then professional construction management is usually worthwhile. Take the check.
How do I find a good site manager?
Look for experience with renovations of existing buildings, comparable references, a clear fee and regular, transparent reports on costs and schedules.
Can I book construction management only?
Yes. You can book construction management on its own or together with planning, the building permit application and quotes from our network of tradespeople.
Guide to construction management
In-depth information for your renovation. Click on a chapter to open it.
Site manager, contractor's foreman, architect: who does what?
- Architect: plans the renovation, draws up plans and takes care of the building permit.
- Site manager (Bauleiter): represents the client on site and coordinates all tradespeople.
- Foreman (Bauführer): manages his or her own workers within a single construction firm.
At umbaumanager.ch, architecture and construction management work in the same team.
The handover: what to look out for?
- Carry out the handover together with construction management
- Check all rooms systematically, including functions such as ventilation and sockets
- Record defects in writing, with photo and deadline
- Request documents such as warranties and operating instructions
Renovating while you live in the house
If you live in the house during the renovation, you need good phasing: which rooms remain usable, when will there be no water, where is dust sealed off? Construction management plans this with you and informs you about restrictions in advance.
Your site, in good hands.
We coordinate, monitor and keep you up to date. The first conversation is free and without obligation.
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