Refurbishing a retail space or office in Switzerland is not comparable to a simple cosmetic update. It is a project that combines technical constraints, regulatory requirements and commercial imperatives: minimising closure periods, staying within budget and preserving the brand\u2019s identity. Understanding what influences costs and timelines allows businesses to make informed decisions from the outset. <\/p>\n\n
A cosmetic refurbishment<\/strong> is limited to visible finishes: painting, wall and floor coverings, furniture and lighting. Typical duration: 2 to 4 weeks. It is the quickest and least expensive option, but it does not allow for structural or spatial modifications. <\/p>\n\n A major refurbishment<\/strong> affects the layout, partitioning and sometimes even the structure itself. Typical duration: 2 to 4 months. It often requires planning permission and the coordination of several specialist trades. <\/p>\n\n A full refurbishment <\/strong>completely transforms the premises, including building services such as electrical systems, plumbing and HVAC. Typical duration: 4 to 8 months depending on the size of the property. This is the most complex scenario, but also the one that delivers the greatest added value. <\/p>\n\n Four key factors have a particularly strong impact on the budget of a refurbishment project in Geneva<\/strong>, Lausanne<\/strong>, Zurich <\/strong>or Basel<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n For a retail business, every day of closure represents a loss of turnover. Refurbishment planning must therefore take this constraint into account from the earliest design stages. Three approaches are possible: <\/p>\n\n Coordinating a refurbishment project means simultaneously managing deadlines, budget, quality standards, permits and unforeseen issues. This is precisely the role of a main contractor<\/strong>: taking overall responsibility for the project and allowing the client to remain focused on their business operations. <\/p>\n\n Brands refurbishing several retail locations simultaneously in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Basel, Bern or Lugano must maintain consistent finishing standards while adapting to local constraints. Working with a contractor operating throughout Switzerland ensures this level of consistency. <\/p>\n\n Since 2005, EMI Conseil has been managing commercial refurbishment projects for premium brands across Switzerland. To learn more about our approach, visit our Works page<\/a> or contact our team<\/a> for a bespoke project. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Refurbishing a retail space or office in Switzerland is not comparable to a simple cosmetic update. It is a project that combines technical constraints, regulatory requirements and commercial imperatives: minimising closure periods, staying within budget and preserving the brand\u2019s identity. Understanding what influences costs and timelines allows businesses to make informed decisions from the outset. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[38],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2886","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-renovation"],"yoast_head":"\nThe factors that influence costs in switzerland<\/h2>\n\n
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The challenge of closure during works<\/h2>\n\n
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The role of the main contractor in a refurbishment project<\/h2>\n\n
Specific challenges of multi-site refurbishment projects<\/h2>\n\n