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Feasibility study in Switzerland: from plot to building volume
A feasibility study in Switzerland on a real plot: how it becomes building volume and living space, with variants, hidden potential and a first cost range.

Simon Käslin
Aug 1710 min read


Material selection in a Swiss house build: where quality is decided
Material selection in a Swiss house build sets the fit-out standard. Learn how to decide consciously, spot every extra cost and keep your budget on track.

Simon Käslin
Jul 186 min read


Construction cost control in Switzerland: avoiding variations and additional costs
Construction cost control in Switzerland: how private clients avoid variations during the build, with a sound contract, a reserve and ongoing cost tracking.

Simon Käslin
Jul 186 min read


Architect cost estimate in Switzerland: accuracy, tolerance and liability
How binding is an architect cost estimate in Switzerland? Tolerances under SIA 102, when the architect is liable for cost overruns and what exceptions apply.

Simon Käslin
Jul 18 min read


Buying land in Switzerland: what private building owners really need to know
Buying land in Switzerland: zoning law, servicing, costs and hidden risks explained clearly. A well-founded guide for private building owners.

Simon Käslin
May 1910 min read


Second opinion in architecture: when it makes sense, what it delivers and what it costs in Switzerland
Second opinion in architecture in Switzerland: when it makes sense, how it works and what it costs. An objective guide for private clients.

Simon Käslin
Jan 126 min read


Preliminary project in Switzerland: content, costs, process and quality criteria
A preliminary project in Switzerland clarifies building law, volume, use and costs early, so your project becomes tangible and costly errors are avoided.

Simon Käslin
Jan 516 min read


Feasibility and volume study in Switzerland: what private building owners need to know
Feasibility and volume study in Switzerland: content, costs, process, risks and quality criteria. For single and multi-family houses, clearly explained.

Simon Käslin
Jan 414 min read


What does it cost to build a house in Switzerland? (Calculating the full budget)
Cost to build a house in Switzerland: the full budget with construction costs, ancillary costs, m³ logic, reserve and a traceable example calculation.

Simon Käslin
Jan 28 min read


Basement costs in Switzerland: the most expensive floor of a house
Not the attic: the basement is often the most expensive part of a project. Basement costs in Switzerland explained, and where private clients can save.

Simon Käslin
Jul 16, 20255 min read
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