Construction project management in Russin
Planning building work? Apartment, house or building renovation, a new storey or a roof extension, running the project is our job.
In Russin, where more than half of the residential buildings date from before 1946, HMG Construction Management SA manages your renovation. The independent Geneva firm draws up the plans, files the permit application as a registered MPQ agent, prices the project, appoints the contractors and runs the site to SIA standards.
What kind of building work in Russin?
Russin is a small municipality. The OCSTAT municipal profile counts 560 residents at the end of 2025 on 491 hectares, or 114 people per square kilometre. The cantonal table of buildings lists 150 residential buildings at 31 December 2025. Of these, 95 are single-family houses, close to two in three, and the other 55 hold several dwellings.
The figure that weighs most on a building project is age. Of those 150 buildings, 86 were completed before 1946, more than half, and only 17 after 2000. Renovating in Russin therefore usually means working on an old structure. That calls for a hazardous materials survey before tendering, a close look at the roof timbers and covering, and a decision on insulation before any facade is redone.
The official Russin website (in French) gives details of the local administration and its opening hours.
Permits in Geneva
Before a wall or a roof is opened up in an old building, asbestos, PCB and lead have to be considered. The canton of Geneva covers the subject on its page about renovating, converting or demolishing safely. The firm orders this check early, because it changes both the price and the schedule.
The permit itself is a matter for the Office des autorisations de construire (OAC), the cantonal building permit office. Interior changes to an existing building follow the fast-track procedure (APA), and heavier projects need a full application (DD, demande définitive). Our guide to building permits and procedures in Geneva sets out the steps.
Types of work in Russin
- House renovation, the most common case with 95 single-family houses out of 150 buildings.
- Roof renovation, the first thing to inspect on the 86 buildings from before 1946.
- Facade renovation and insulation, when old walls need treating as a whole.
- House energy renovation, to deal with heating and the envelope in the right order.
- Attic conversion, a way to gain rooms without extending the house.
- Building conversion, if an old building is put to a new use.
How HMG runs your project in Russin
There are two routes to the building site. You can hand the whole project to HMG, which draws the plans, files the permit application, prices the work and manages it. Or your architect designs the project and obtains the permit, and HMG then takes over the file for the construction phase, working alongside them.
On an old house, the firm starts with a condition survey and a trade-by-trade estimate, so that hidden work is priced before any contract is signed. It then compares the contractors' quotes, sets the programme, chairs the site meetings and checks every invoice. HMG is independent of the contractors and receives nothing from them.
Municipalities in the same area
Russin belongs to the Mandement area. The firm also manages building work in the two other municipalities of that area.
HMG projects in the canton of Geneva
Frequently asked questions
Are the houses in Russin old?
Most of them are. According to OCSTAT, 86 of the 150 residential buildings in the municipality date from before 1946 and 17 were built after 2000. A renovation there nearly always starts with a detailed condition survey.
Do I need an asbestos survey before renovating in Russin?
In an old building, the presence of asbestos, PCB or lead must be checked before work starts, as the canton of Geneva explains on its dedicated page. The firm arranges this check before approaching contractors.
Will a Geneva firm travel to Russin for a small job?
Yes. The firm works across the canton of Geneva and comes to the property for the first visit. Call +41 22 552 08 22 and you will be called back within 24 hours.
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