{"id":26060,"date":"2026-03-12T14:37:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T13:37:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/construction-site-protection-in-geneva-obligations-risks-and-best-practices-during-an-apartment-renovation\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T18:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T17:55:47","slug":"construction-site-protection-in-geneva-obligations-risks-and-best-practices-during-an-apartment-renovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/en\/construction-site-protection-in-geneva-obligations-risks-and-best-practices-during-an-apartment-renovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Construction site protection in Geneva: obligations, risks and best practices during an apartment renovation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"26060\" class=\"elementor elementor-26060 elementor-26011\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7745c04b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7745c04b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4016818 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4016818\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83b1074 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"83b1074\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"308\" data-end=\"625\">Renovating an apartment in Geneva requires much more than just carrying out the work. In most residential buildings \u2014 often organized as <strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"488\">condominiums<\/strong> \u2014 a construction site must be carefully organized in order to protect <strong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"624\">the common areas, the neighbors and the living spaces of the apartment<\/strong> . <\/p><p data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"784\">Appropriate site protection helps to prevent damage, reduce nuisances and comply with applicable rules in Geneva buildings.<\/p><p data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"947\">In this article, we explain <strong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"946\">the obligations, risks and best practices for organizing a renovation project in an apartment in Geneva<\/strong> .<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8bacfa1 elementor-toc--minimized-on-desktop elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"8bacfa1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-048cd2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"048cd2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why site protection is essential during a renovation in Geneva<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df2d5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1df2d5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"><article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [&amp;:has([data-writing-block])&gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" data-turn-id=\"request-699ef5ba-a460-8396-b881-810873b6db6c-8\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"><div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"><div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"><div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"><div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"1e5907dd-4d55-472a-8da8-611d283a2933\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"><div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"><div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"><p data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1166\">Apartment renovations in Geneva very often take place in occupied buildings, where the work can affect:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1345\"><li data-section-id=\"mtjtz1\" data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1208\"><p data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1208\">the <strong data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1208\">common areas of the building<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"pm9njb\" data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1239\"><p data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1239\"><strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1239\">neighboring apartments<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"3d8ci3\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1278\"><p data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1278\">the <strong data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1278\">living spaces of the occupants<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"13gortq\" data-start=\"1279\" data-end=\"1345\"><p data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1345\"><strong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1345\">communal facilities (elevators, stairs, corridors)<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1398\">A rigorous organization of the construction site allows for:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1613\"><li data-section-id=\"yij8n2\" data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1440\"><p data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1440\">limit the nuisance for the neighbors<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"f0vmbm\" data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1488\"><p data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1488\">protect the existing elements of the building<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1lj7vh3\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1552\"><p data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1552\">comply with the rules of the <strong data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1552\">condominium association and the property management company<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1h43jin\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1613\"><p data-start=\"1555\" data-end=\"1613\">reduce the risk of litigation or costly repairs<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39e6b88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39e6b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Protection of common areas in condominium buildings in Geneva<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c39050d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c39050d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1815\">In a <strong data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1723\">condominium building in Geneva<\/strong> , the protection of common areas is an essential step before work begins.<\/p><p data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1865\">The most sensitive areas are generally:<\/p><ul data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2000\"><li data-section-id=\"1pnskq2\" data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1887\"><p data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1887\">the <strong data-start=\"1873\" data-end=\"1887\">elevators<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"e0cawq\" data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1914\"><p data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1914\"><strong data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1914\">stairwells<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1i2q2rl\" data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1944\"><p data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1944\">the <strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1944\">landings and corridors<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1h0glai\" data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1971\"><p data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1971\"><strong data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1971\">fire doors<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1k91md4\" data-start=\"1972\" data-end=\"2000\"><p data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2000\"><strong data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2000\">floor coverings<\/strong><\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2078\">Protective equipment used on professional construction sites may include:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2213\"><li data-section-id=\"1gpgitx\" data-start=\"2080\" data-end=\"2112\"><p data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2112\">rigid protective panels<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"icsek4\" data-start=\"2113\" data-end=\"2145\"><p data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2145\">temporary floor protection<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"10n5svd\" data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2167\"><p data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2167\">wall protectors<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"a95cv\" data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2213\"><p data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2213\">specific protections for elevators<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2307\">In many cases, these protections are <strong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2306\">required by the building authority or by the PPE regulations<\/strong> .<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ac39c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0ac39c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-26020 aligncenter\" 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https:\/\/collethomes.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/PHOTO-2026-03-12-14-45-08.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f230ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6f230ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Protection inside the apartment during the work<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6117db7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6117db7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2486\">During a renovation, it is also important to protect the living spaces inside the dwelling.<\/p><p data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2529\">Good practices include, but are not limited to:<\/p><ul data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2738\"><li data-section-id=\"11vso1v\" data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2588\"><p data-start=\"2533\" data-end=\"2588\">installation of <strong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2588\">temporary dustproof partitions<\/strong><\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"d22n41\" data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2620\"><p data-start=\"2591\" data-end=\"2620\">protection of existing soils<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"tpnt8v\" data-start=\"2621\" data-end=\"2653\"><p data-start=\"2623\" data-end=\"2653\">isolation of work zones<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ewvttt\" data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2680\"><p data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2680\">dust control<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"x58f78\" data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2738\"><p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2738\">ventilation and air circulation management<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2886\">These measures help to limit the spread of dust to the rest of the dwelling and to preserve areas not affected by the work.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-880e036 elementor-widget elementor-widget-video\" data-id=\"880e036\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;youtube_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/youtube.com\\\/shorts\\\/T7Vd8nm_Nyg&quot;,&quot;video_type&quot;:&quot;youtube&quot;,&quot;controls&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"video.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-wrapper elementor-open-inline\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-video\"><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9019a7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9019a7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><br>Potential nuisances during a renovation project<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-24cb2a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"24cb2a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"3057\">Even with a professional organization, some inconveniences can occur during the work:<\/p><ul data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3211\"><li data-section-id=\"1hz6ed1\" data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3086\"><p data-start=\"3061\" data-end=\"3086\">noise related to demolitions<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1addtis\" data-start=\"3087\" data-end=\"3098\"><p data-start=\"3089\" data-end=\"3098\">dust<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"10uwnzj\" data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3141\"><p data-start=\"3101\" data-end=\"3141\">circulation of materials within the building<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"10qpmf5\" data-start=\"3142\" data-end=\"3170\"><p data-start=\"3144\" data-end=\"3170\">use of elevators<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1qiqi9h\" data-start=\"3171\" data-end=\"3211\"><p data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3211\">presence of companies on the construction site<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3341\"><strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3291\">Clear planning and communication with neighbors and the building management company<\/strong> generally help to reduce these nuisances.<\/p><p data-start=\"3213\" data-end=\"3341\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-820aec4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"820aec4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The risks of inadequate site protection<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf592a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf592a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3472\">Insufficient protection can lead to several consequences:<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"zze4oo\" data-start=\"3474\" data-end=\"3507\">Damage to common areas<\/h3><p data-start=\"3508\" data-end=\"3592\">Floors, walls or elevators can be damaged during the transport of materials.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"i5sdku\" data-start=\"3594\" data-end=\"3630\">Conflicts with the PPE or the management company<\/h3><p data-start=\"3631\" data-end=\"3717\">Nuisances or damages may generate complaints or interventions by the management company.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1h763tj\" data-start=\"3719\" data-end=\"3742\">Security risks<\/h3><p data-start=\"3743\" data-end=\"3833\">A poorly organized construction site can present risks to occupants or businesses.<\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"mn6897\" data-start=\"3835\" data-end=\"3860\">Additional costs<\/h3><p data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3937\">Construction repairs or delays can lead to unforeseen costs.<\/p><p data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3937\"> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a43804a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a43804a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Organization and responsibilities during a renovation in Geneva<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0da342c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0da342c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"4010\" data-end=\"4080\">During a renovation project, several stakeholders may be involved:<\/p><ul data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4232\"><li data-section-id=\"h0nzk5\" data-start=\"4082\" data-end=\"4099\"><p data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4099\">the owner<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1h5k7qa\" data-start=\"4100\" data-end=\"4122\"><p data-start=\"4102\" data-end=\"4122\">the real estate agency<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"15thny8\" data-start=\"4123\" data-end=\"4131\"><p data-start=\"4125\" data-end=\"4131\">the PPE<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"1h4g6ht\" data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4173\"><p data-start=\"4134\" data-end=\"4173\">the architect or the project manager<\/p><\/li><li data-section-id=\"z6djq9\" data-start=\"4174\" data-end=\"4232\"><p data-start=\"4176\" data-end=\"4232\">the general contractor or construction companies<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4368\">Clear coordination between these parties ensures <strong data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4367\">efficient site management and good protection of the building<\/strong> .<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39d4d896 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"39d4d896\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72b98ccd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"72b98ccd\" 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data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_animated_text.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-animated-text qodef--animated-by-letter qodef--alignment-left qodef-qi--has-appear qodef--appear-from-right\" data-appear-delay=\"100\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">FAQ<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">\u2013<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">Site<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">protection<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">and<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">renovation<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">in<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">Geneva<\/span>\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27c2eb3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" 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class=\"qodef-m-icon\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-m-icon-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e4ac161 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7e4ac161\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c8c30d1 animated-slow elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_accordion\" data-id=\"4c8c30d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-accordion qodef-qi-clear qodef-behavior--toggle qodef-layout--simple qodef-style--border-between\">\n\t<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">What protective measures are necessary during an apartment renovation in Geneva?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>During renovations in a Geneva building, it is generally necessary to protect common areas such as elevators, stairwells, landings, and hallways. Inside the apartments, floor coverings and temporary partitions can be installed to limit the spread of dust. <\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">How to protect common areas during construction work in a condominium building?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>Protection of common areas may include protective panels for walls, floor coverings, and specific protection for elevators. These measures help prevent damage during the transport of materials or equipment. <\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">How to avoid dust during an apartment renovation?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>Renovation companies typically use temporary dust barriers, floor protection, and appropriate ventilation systems to isolate work areas and limit the spread of dust into the rest of the apartment.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">What are the rules to follow for work in a building in Geneva?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>The work must generally comply with the condominium association's regulations, the permitted hours for noisy work, and the rules for waste and rubble management. Coordination with the property management company is often necessary before work begins. <\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">Who is responsible for organizing the worksite during a renovation?<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>Depending on the project structure, site organization can be handled by a general contractor, a lead contractor, or a project management team. Their role is to coordinate the various companies involved, organize the necessary safety measures, and ensure the smooth progress of the work. <\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"qodef-e-title-holder\">\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-title\">Collet Homes \u2013 General renovation company in Geneva<\/span>\n\t<span class=\"qodef-e-mark\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--plus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-icon--minus\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-icon\">\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t<\/span>\n<\/h3>\n<div class=\"qodef-e-content\">\n\t<div class=\"qodef-e-content-inner\">\n\t\t<p>At <strong>Collet Homes<\/strong> , we support apartment renovation projects in Geneva with a structured approach that includes:<\/p><ul><li><p>site planning<\/p><\/li><li><p>protection of common areas<\/p><\/li><li><p>coordination with the management<\/p><\/li><li><p>nuisance management<\/p><\/li><li><p>work organization<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>This approach helps to preserve the building, the client's living spaces and the overall quality of the project.<\/p>\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-383dce01 -bg-dark e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"383dce01\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e00152d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5e00152d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-521c55ca e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"521c55ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52ee4cf3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"52ee4cf3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-446254e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"446254e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">\u2014 Collaboration<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21e18b87 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21e18b87\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71cd0916 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_animated_text\" data-id=\"71cd0916\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"qi_addons_for_elementor_animated_text.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"qodef-shortcode qodef-m qodef-qi-animated-text qodef--animated-by-letter qodef--alignment-left qodef-qi--has-appear qodef--appear-fade\" >\n\t\t<h2 class=\"qodef-m-title\">\n\t\t<span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">LET'S<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">WORK<\/span> <span class=\"qodef-e-word-holder\">TOGETHER<\/span>\t<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-563e758d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"563e758d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6017b5d6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6017b5d6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-755cbf86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"755cbf86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Whether you are a private client or a design professional, let's talk about your project \u2013 with no obligation.\nAn initial discussion to clarify your intentions and plan the next step in complete confidence.<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20f9ee47 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"20f9ee47\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fbb0fca elementor-widget elementor-widget-qi_addons_for_elementor_button\" data-id=\"1fbb0fca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" 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