A monumental 400-metre-long work of art under the runways at Roissy Charles de Gaulle. Begun in May 2022, earthworks and planting were completed in March 2023. All you need to know about Oeil du Ciel in Villeneuve-sous-Dammartin
The Grisy-Suisnes project comes to an end after 4 years of soil input. On this occasion, our partner SAFER IDF is highlighting this ecological restoration and agricultural renewal project. Can you tell us a little about the genesis of the Grisy-Suisnes project? In the 1990s, the Domaine de la Grange-le-Roy fell victim to the dumping of polluted materials and aborted tax-relief operations, leaving it in a state of abandonment by the early 2000s. After several unsuccessful projects, Safer de l’Île-de-France became the owner of the 67-hectare estate in 2012, with the exception of the château and outbuildings. When we bought
A new site for recycling soil from construction sites in western Paris From July 3, ECT’s Plaisir site in the Yvelines region will be open to inert soil deposits. Soil received on site is directly reused to create a landscaped park. The site is 4 km from the RN12 exit to or from Versailles/Dreux. To accommodate the trucks and guarantee safe access to the site, major roadworks were carried out. From the RD912, a single access will be created to the site. To ensure that traffic flows smoothly without risk, compulsory access points must be used at site entrances and
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Every year in the Paris region, some 20 to 25 million tonnes of soil are excavated from construction sites. Inert excavated soil is a noble, surplus material, reused by ECT to create development projects that benefit the local area. Where does the land come from? How does ECT guarantee their origin? An overview of three emblematic Parisian worksites and the role of ECT’s environmental technicians. 3 emblematic Paris worksites: construction begins with excavation The Triangle Tower – Paris 15 | The 15th arrondissement of Paris continues its major construction projects with the impressive Tour Triangle. In 2023, ECT will be
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At ECT sites, the safety of our employees and customers is a daily concern. Everyone on site plays a key role. A portrait of the job and its challenges. The role of the usher The usher has a key role to play in ensuring compliance with unloading and safety regulations. The duties of the usher are : Dispatching trucks to the unloading area Checking that drivers comply with safety instructions Checking that trucks are unloaded safely in the control area Checking the conformity of unloaded materials Keeping the unloading area clean. By 2023, 100% of our sales staff will be
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Dimitri, 33, is an area manager and Baptiste, 17, is a student at the Lycée polyvalent les Pannevelles. Baptiste is on a work-study program as a machine operator, and Dimitri is his tutor. Interview on the ECT site in Chelles. What’s your background? Baptiste, 17 years old: “I’m studying for a two-year vocational diploma to become a machine operator in the public works sector. At the end of my 1st year, I’m doing a sandwich course at ECT. Back in 2020, I had the opportunity to do an internship on an ECT site. After my CAP, I wanted to continue
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ECT creates an urban market garden and orchard using land from construction sites In May, ECT Hauts-de-France opens a new site in Grenay. For 3 weeks, the excavated soil will be used to create an urban market garden. The site is 9 km from exit 7 of the A21 freeway. To accommodate trucks and guarantee safe access to the site, compulsory accesses must be used at site entrances and exits. To visit the site, you need a valid PAD and validation from ECT’s reservations department. The land is received under a strict control and traceability process. Find out more about
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From May 1, 2023, information from the chronological registers of companies excavating or receiving excavated soil and materials must be transmitted. This information is transmitted via the National Register of Waste, Excavated Soil and Sediment (RNDTS). This is an important step in strengthening the chain of traceability for excavated soil. What will change with regard to the traceability of excavated soil and materials? As of January1, 2022, companies will be required to keep chronological registers. This obligation applies to all players in the chain: waste producers, brokers, traders, transporters, operators of treatment and recovery facilities, etc. What changes on May
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ECT operates internationally under the LANDIFY brand. French market leader, particularly in the Ile-de-France and Hauts-de-France regions, ECT has opened a subsidiary in Germany with strong ambitions in the duplication of its model for transforming derelict land through the circular economy of the excavated soil from construction sites. 3 questions to Guillaume Pasquier and Jan Raddatz, managers of Landify Germany. Jan, why did you join Landify Germany? Because the missions are varied and very interesting! ECT’s management convinced of the benefits of setting up an ECT subsidiary in Berlin, Germany. Large volumes of soil are excavated by the German construction industry. At the same
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