Roofing, waterproofing, cladding
Hugues Mener Manager, Local Works activities
Expertise in energy performance and building sustainability.
In Western France, the Axima Enveloppe du Bâtimentbranch stands out for its expertise in local work. Thanks to an experienced, multi-skilled team, it is able to take on roofing, waterproofing and cladding projects, for both new-build and renovation projects, with a strong capacity to adapt to local needs.
Is local work a matter of course?
Hugues Mener has been in charge of local works activities for the past seven years, and embodies the agency's move towards a more agile and territorial approach. A former roofer specializing in historic monuments, he worked on sites in Brittany, then in historic monument supervision in the Paris region, before joining Axima Enveloppe du Bâtiment.
Today, local work accounts for more than half the branch's business, with some fifty employees divided between maintenance and construction.
"When I arrived, the branch was focused on new waterproofing work. We have gradually transformed our model to meet the needs of maintenance and renovation in our three core businesses: roofing, waterproofing and cladding."
Dense, responsive geographic coverage
Located near Nantes, the agency operates within a two-hour radius, covering the départements of 44, 49, 56, 35, 72 and 85. This territorial coverage enables us to be highly responsive, particularly on public purchase order contracts, with over 2,000 interventions carried out each year.
Our technicians are recognized for their know-how, with a real ability to respond to emergencies, while ensuring rigorous technical follow-up.
What building envelope expertise is available for local work?
Axima Enveloppe du Bâtiment works on projects of all sizes, both new and renovation:
- Traditional roofing: zinc, slate, tile, mainly on public contracts.
- Waterproofing: bitumen or PVC roofs, with vegetal or photovoltaic finishes.
- Cladding: all types of materials (composite, wood, aluminum), for new-build or renovation projects.
Customers include local authorities, industrial firms and social landlords.
Thanks to its own workforce and specialized partners (carpentry, etc.), the agency is able to respond to all types of project.
What local technical constraints need to be taken into account?
With the support of our in-house design office, the agency designs and implements tailor-made solutions, adapted to the architectural typologies and specific climatic conditions of the region: salt spray, constant humidity, UV rays, violent winds..
"We are able to carry out technically and architecturally complex structures in our 3 areas of expertise, and also offer high-performance thermal and acoustic insulation solutions."
How have you built up a relationship of trust with your customers over time?
Customer loyalty is based on the quality of our work and our production and response capabilities:
- In-house know-how and technical expertise
- Stability of our teams, without recourse to subcontracting
- Sales agility and ability to propose technical alternatives
- Versatility in all three trades: roofing, waterproofing and cladding
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How does your agency contribute to the energy transition?
The building envelope is a strategic lever for reducing heat loss, which can account for up to 30% of a poorly insulated building's losses. The agency plays an active role in the energy renovation of public and private buildings, offering high-performance solutions such as biobased insulation, vegetated protection and solarization.
"We work in synergy with other Equans group agencies to offer comprehensive solutions that include building technical management and photovoltaic systems, to meet the challenges of the BACS and Tertiary sector decrees
How will the business evolve in the years ahead?
The next few years will see an upsurge in energy-efficient renovation of homes and public buildings, particularly in the education and housing sectors. The solarization of roofs, supported by the Group's expert agencies, is also a major trend.
"A healthy Building depends first and foremost on a healthy envelope !"
