Three paths to your building project
What’s the difference?
Most homeowners start with an architect – or hire a general contractor. Both paths have real disadvantages that only become visible during execution.
Architect & Individual Contracts
Many contracts, many interfaces.
You accompany the planning with an architect who shapes the project DNA early – before you as the owner have jointly defined goals, priorities and partners. Coordination between trades lies with you.
GC / Design-Build
One contract, one point of contact.
General or design-build contractors take over coordination. Practical – but the contract is your only steering instrument. Your influence is limited.
Project Alliance
One team, one shared goal.
A regional network of proven partners is involved early – with shared target costs, shared responsibility and a culture that makes problems visible rather than hiding them.
‘If your project is a once-in-a-lifetime dream, you don’t just want a contract – you want a team that shares responsibility.’
The three pillars of your project alliance
Legal clarity, organisational structure and a culture of transparency – these three pillars form the foundation of every successful project alliance. They create mutual trust and enable genuine collaboration.
What is a project alliance?
Three dimensions, one answer
'Project alliance' is not a brand term – it is a recognised Swiss contractual model (SIA 2065) that aligns interests rather than merely coordinating them. Here are the three core aspects.
Multi-party alliance contract
All alliance partners – owner, project manager and specialist firms – sign a joint alliance contract with jointly defined target costs and a shared risk register.
Important: The participants do not form a joint venture. No consortium is created. Each partner remains legally independent – connected through mutual obligations and a shared success goal.
- ✓Target cost 1: jointly defined up to handover
- ✓Target cost 2: for the warranty phase
- ✓Shared risk register: making risks visible before they become costly
How it works
From idea to project alliance in three steps.
Get started
Sign up for the waitlist and describe your project – interior fit-out, kitchen, bathroom or combination.
Find your network & alliance
We match you with proven partners in your region – or 'alliance-enable' your existing team with clear rules and rituals.
Launch in the portal
ConstructionBot answers questions, Alliance Management structures decisions – you always have the overview.
Service Areas
Clearly defined categories for your project.
Interior Fit-Out
Floors, walls, ceilings, doors, built-in wardrobes – all coordinated in an alliance.
Kitchen
Planning, delivery and installation from a single source; defect recording and acceptance digitally.
Bathroom
Sanitary, tiling, furniture – clear interfaces, scheduled and cost-transparent.
Well-founded & practical
Our principles are rooted in the Swiss construction industry.
Project alliance based on Swiss practice
Based on the core principles of SIA 2065 and pro-alliance: shared goals, shared risks, 'best for project' decisions and incentive-based compensation.
Transparency & early involvement
Swiss examples show: early involvement of all partners, open cost books and joint decision processes reduce surprises and additional claims.
Lean Construction & IPD
Lean processes, less waste, integration of people and systems across the entire project cycle – for a more efficient construction culture.
Technology
What makes us special
Technology that secures alliance processes and conserves resources.
Complete project dossier
All participants work on the dossier together. At close, a complete, permanently stored record is available – ready for future service calls, warranty requests and when selling.
Regional matching
Partners are brought together by proximity, skills and availability – for recurring, plannable collaboration.
Sustainability
Less rework, fewer extra trips – the eco counter shows the effect: from 42 to 28 km per week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What building owners ask most often
Click a question to reveal the answer. Click again to flip back.
By when do I need to make decisions to avoid additional costs?
MontaConnect clearly marks every Point of No Return (PoNR) in the portal and sends automatic reminders. Whether it's material selection, kitchen plan or floor-plan changes – you always see the latest deadline for each decision before additional costs or schedule delays arise.
What is the 'Kitchen Pass' and why do I need it?
The Kitchen Pass is your digital project dossier: all participants – from site management to installers and suppliers – work in it together and log events, material decisions and defects directly. At project close, a complete, permanently stored record is available. In warranty or dispute cases you have all evidence at hand – and for future service calls by the alliance or when selling the property, the dossier is immediately available again.
What happens if costs or schedule change during construction?
MontaConnect visualises the target triangle of scope, cost and time in real time. Every planning change and its consequences become immediately visible – no more nasty surprises. All amendments are recorded and documented in the system so that 'we agreed something different by phone' is no longer possible.
How secure is my project data?
All project data is stored encrypted (data residency CH/EU), with role-based access control (RBAC) and a complete log. Every change is recorded traceably – your data belongs to you and no one else.
What does a project alliance offer compared to a traditional general contractor?
In a local project alliance, all participants – owner, general contractor and tradespeople – pursue shared goals with shared risks. That means less confrontation, faster decisions and greater cost certainty. MontaConnect supports such alliances with a shared workspace, shared protocols and transparent communication streams.
Can I use the portal as a building owner without technical knowledge?
Absolutely. The owner portal is intentionally kept simple – clear timeline, status displays and notifications without jargon. You don't need any technical knowledge. If you can read an email and click a link, you're ready to go.
Who has access to my project portal?
Only people you or your site management have explicitly invited. MontaConnect uses role-based access control: owners see the big picture, tradespeople only their tasks, site managers the full cockpit. No external access without your approval.
Does the portal help after acceptance – in warranty cases or when selling?
Yes. The logbook is retained permanently and documents all defects, repairs, materials and acceptance minutes. In warranty cases you have watertight evidence. When selling the property, the complete digital dossier serves as a trust-building quality reference for prospective buyers.
More questions? Write to us directly.
Ready for your construction project without headaches?
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