{"id":25572,"date":"2026-02-04T13:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T13:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/what-is-a-turnkey-project\/"},"modified":"2026-02-04T17:43:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:43:54","slug":"what-is-a-turnkey-project","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/what-is-a-turnkey-project\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a turnkey project?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At <strong>Fran Cort\u00e9s Arquitectos<\/strong> we often receive the same question: what exactly is a turnkey project and what does it include? It is no coincidence. The <strong>turnkey project<\/strong> has become one of the most demanded formulas for those who want to build or renovate without complications, with a closed budget and a single interlocutor throughout the process.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turnkey project<\/h2>\n\n<p>Simply put, <strong>a turnkey project is a comprehensive service in which we take care of the entire process<\/strong>, from the initial design to the final delivery of the fully finished and ready-to-live-in home. The client does not have to coordinate trades, manage licenses or worry about unexpected deviations: we assume overall responsibility for the project. <\/p>\n\n<p>This modality is applied to turnkey <strong>new construction<\/strong>, <strong>turnkey renovations<\/strong> and, increasingly, to <strong>turnkey prefabricated houses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does a turnkey project include?<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Que-incluye-un-proyecto-llave-en-mano-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"What is included in a turnkey project\" class=\"wp-image-30117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Que-incluye-un-proyecto-llave-en-mano-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Que-incluye-un-proyecto-llave-en-mano-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Que-incluye-un-proyecto-llave-en-mano-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Que-incluye-un-proyecto-llave-en-mano.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Although each study may qualify the scope, a true turnkey project usually includes all the necessary phases to ensure that the result is exactly as agreed from the beginning.<\/p>\n\n<p>In our case, a turnkey project usually includes:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preliminary study of the site or the condition of the property.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Custom architectural design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic project and execution project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management of licenses and administrative procedures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction management and coordination of all trades.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Quality control, costs and deadlines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final delivery of the completely finished house.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>The client receives his house ready to live in, with no last minute surprises and with the peace of mind of having worked with a single team throughout the entire process.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turnkey project in new construction<\/h2>\n\n<p>In a new turnkey project, the project starts from scratch. We analyze the site, the urban planning regulations and the real needs of the client to design a fully customized single-family home. <\/p>\n\n<p>This modality is especially interesting for those who want to build a house without previous experience in the sector. Instead of hiring separately architect, construction company and technicians, everything is integrated under the same professional umbrella. <\/p>\n\n<p>The result is a new construction project with greater cost control, fewer unforeseen events and much smoother communication.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turnkey prefabricated houses: a booming option<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Turnkey prefabricated houses<\/strong> have gained prominence in the last few years, especially the prefabricated turnkey concrete houses. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/prefabricated-concrete-houses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">turnkey prefabricated concrete houses<\/a><\/strong>The most important advantages are their durability, energy efficiency and speed of execution.<\/p>\n\n<p>In this type of project, the industrialized construction system is combined with the same integrated approach: design, manufacture, transport, assembly and final finishes included. The client receives his home completely finished, without having to manage external suppliers. <\/p>\n\n<p>Many people confuse &#8220;prefabricated&#8221; with &#8220;standard&#8221;, but nothing could be further from the truth. A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/casa-prefabricada-llave-en-mano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">turnkey prefabricated house<\/a><\/strong> can be as customized as a traditional home, with the added advantage of tighter deadlines and greater quality control. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advantages of turnkey construction<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ventajas-de-la-construccion-llave-en-mano-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"advantages of the turnkey project\" class=\"wp-image-30119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ventajas-de-la-construccion-llave-en-mano-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ventajas-de-la-construccion-llave-en-mano-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ventajas-de-la-construccion-llave-en-mano-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Ventajas-de-la-construccion-llave-en-mano.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Opting for <strong>turnkey construction<\/strong> offers clear advantages over other more fragmented models:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A single interlocutor throughout the entire process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Budget closed from the beginning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater control of deadlines and costs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduction of contingencies and conflicts between unions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peace of mind and time savings for the customer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p>In our experience, it is an ideal formula for those who value security, clarity and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is a turnkey project more expensive?<\/h2>\n\n<p>This is one of the most common doubts. Although it may seem, a turnkey project does not have to be more expensive. On the contrary: with global planning and complete control of the process, cost overruns due to coordination errors, improvised modifications or late decisions are avoided.  <\/p>\n\n<p>The real value lies in knowing from the outset how much your home or renovation is going to cost and what exactly that price includes.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Turnkey project with Fran Cort\u00e9s Architects<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Proyecto-llave-en-mano-con-Fran-Cortes-Arquitectos-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Turnkey project with Fran Cort&#xE9;s Architects\" class=\"wp-image-30121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Proyecto-llave-en-mano-con-Fran-Cortes-Arquitectos-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Proyecto-llave-en-mano-con-Fran-Cortes-Arquitectos-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Proyecto-llave-en-mano-con-Fran-Cortes-Arquitectos-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Proyecto-llave-en-mano-con-Fran-Cortes-Arquitectos.webp 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/architect-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Fran Cort\u00e9s Arquitectos<\/strong>, <strong>architects in Madrid<\/strong><\/a>, we are specialized in the design and construction of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/casa-unifamiliar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">single-family homes<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/new-home-construction-projects-in-madrid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">new construction<\/a><\/strong> and prefabricated concrete houses in different regions of Spain. Our turnkey approach combines architecture, technique and management to offer a clear, transparent and tailored service to each client. <\/p>\n\n<p>We do not believe in generic solutions. Each turnkey project we develop responds to a design thought for the place, the budget and the way of living of those who will inhabit it. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Contact us at<\/a><\/strong> and tell us how we can help you.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770210721670\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">1. What is the difference between a turnkey project and a traditional project?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>In a traditional project, the client contracts separately architect, construction company and other technicians. In a turnkey project, everything is centralized in a single team responsible for the final result. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770210768047\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">2. Can I customize a turnkey house?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, both in new construction and turnkey prefabricated houses, the design is adapted to your needs, tastes and budget. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770210786991\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Does the turnkey project include paperwork and licenses?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, normally the service includes the management of licenses, permits and documentation necessary to carry out the work or renovation. <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770210820807\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">4. Is a turnkey project the same as a turnkey contract?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No, they are not exactly the same thing, although in practice they are often closely linked and therefore easily confused. A turnkey project refers to the technical and service scope. A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/francortesarquitectos.com\/en\/what-is-a-turnkey-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">turnkey contract<\/a><\/strong>on the other hand, is the legal instrument that regulates this model.  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1770210810927\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">5. What guarantees does a turnkey contract offer?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The turnkey contract clearly defines the scope, price, deadlines and responsibilities, offering greater legal certainty to the client.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Turnkey project: what it is, what it includes and its advantages. 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