On July 22, 2025, Laurent Mogno, President of ECT, explains ECT’s strategy for the management and recovery of excavated soil from construction sites. In the program Objectif Croissance on BFM Business, hosted by Vincent Touraine. What does ECT do ? ECT is currently the leader in France in the recovery of excavated soil from construction and public works sites. This involves reusing the soil to carry out green projects that benefit areas used for agriculture, forestry, or recreation. In concrete terms, we identify a vacant lot, abandoned or damaged land and transform it into a park or orchard. How ?

Today, we shine the spotlight on Thomas Pollet, Building and Civil Engineering Account Manager at the ECT Hauts-de-France branch. His career path is as rich as it is atypical. With his attachment to his region, he fully embodies ECT’s values of commitment, proximity and service. An atypical career committed to the environment Originally from Lens, Thomas had a wide range of experiences before joining ECT. After a vocational baccalaureate in bodywork, he continued his studies with a BTS in customer relations negotiation. He then joined the French Navy for a year. On leaving, he resumed his studies with a BTS

ECT projects come to life thanks to the technical expertise and daily commitment of our teams in the field. In the Hauts-de-France region, Franck Hennere plays a central role as embankment manager. Working at several sites in the Hauts-de-France region, he coordinates, anticipates, and ensures the smooth running of the work. Portrait of a man in the field, passionate about transforming sites. A career forged by experience and a passion for the field Before joining ECT, Franck spent eight years as a machine operator for Legrand, a contractor for ECT. He was involved in numerous earthworks projects, including some iconic

In its June 2025 issue, the magazine Recyclage & Valorisationmagazine devotes a special report to waste characterization and traceability. This special report takes place against a backdrop of regulatory change. The transition from the National Register of Soil and Sediment Waste (RNDTS) to the Trackdéchets platform marks a new stage for the construction and public works sector. ECT, a player committed to digital traceability A forerunner in these issues, ECT has been working with its customers for several years to anticipate regulatory changes and guarantee rigorous management of excavated soil. In this feature, Guillaume Paradis, ECT Sales Director, shares his

In Bruay-la-Buissière, the deconstructed plots of land of the Cité des Musiciens are the subject of a landscape requalification project. Spearheaded by Maisons & Cités, in partnership with the towns of Bruay-la-Buissière and Divion, the project is being implemented by ECT Hauts-de-France. A new landscape linked to existing spaces From mid-June, the site will be receiving inert soil from local construction sites. Scheduled to last around three months, this material will be used to shape the soil and finance the creation of a planted area. The project is a continuation of the existing promenade along Rue de la République. It

In the Pas-de-Calais town of Sallaumines, a temporary development project has been launched in the heart of the 13/18 housing estate, in anticipation of the neighborhood’s future redevelopment. A project carried out in partnership with Maisons&Cité and the City of Paris Supported by Maisons & Cités and the town of Sallaumines, and assisted by the ECT Hauts-de-France agency, this transitional management approach aims to enhance the value of sites that have been deconstructed and are no longer in use. The objective? Provide a more pleasant living environment for local residents, while preparing for future urban uses. This “temporary free garden”

Within ECT’s Environment Department, the Business Analysts (CAF) occupy a strategic position. They are at the crossroads of environmental engineering, the application of excavated soil regulations and customer relations. Their mission: to support construction and public works companies in the anticipation, management, traceability and recovery of their excavated soil. Meet Mouhamadou Niang, Chaimae Sehbaoui and Ouarda Chihaoui, three professionals with complementary backgrounds, all committed to offering tailor-made solutions to our customers. A bridge between design and site reality Project managers oversee the management of our customers’ excavated soil, from the site soil survey phase through to soil disposal. Their role

At one of our sites, a bulldozer goes into action as soon as the sun rises. The day begins, and already the heat is setting in. As summer temperatures reach exceptional levels, ECT anticipates and adapts its field practices to protect its employees. These measures are in line with the new regulations of May 27, 2025, concerning the management of heatwaves in the workplace. In concrete terms, this means : A daily weather watch to adjust team organization in real time Regular breaks in cool areas and reinforced hydration Adapting work rhythm to weather conditions Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE)

On July 2, 2025, teams from Bergerat RENT France, exclusive distributor for Caterpillar Inc, filmed ECT’s backfilling operations in the PLACO® underground gypsum quarry at Baillet-en-France. This site, both technical and remarkable in its scale, provides a magnificent backdrop to illustrate ECT’s expertise, the precision of its underground maneuvers and the power of its site machinery. The aim is to highlight the precision and expertise of ECT operators, who are able to operate in a confined, demanding environment thanks to the power and performance of Caterpillar machines. The day’s filming, orchestrated by CTL PRODUCTION, captured spectacular images of the machines