Belmiro, conducteur de bull

Bulldozer operator at ECT, a profession driven by passion, precision and innovation

On every development site, talents in the field shape the landscape with expertise and precision. Among them is Belmiro Esteves-Rodrigues, bulldozer operator – bullist – at ECT since 2023. He embodies a mastery that combines cutting-edge technology with the specific know-how of operating public works machinery on the slopes and embankments of our sites. A career forged by experience Belmiro began his career at the age of 17 in Portugal, where he acquired solid experience of bulldozer and shovel operation. He began with forestry work, essential for fire prevention. He then moved into earthmoving on motorway construction sites in the

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Infographie - charte fournisseurs - sous-traitants

ECT strengthens its CSR commitment with a supplier charter

The sustainability of our business is based on a responsible approach and the collective commitment of all our employees and stakeholders. With this in mind, we have set up a charter for our suppliers and subcontractors, reflecting our values and commitments to corporate social responsibility (CSR). An approach rooted in strong values Our ethical charter expresses our needs and is based on three cardinal values: Respect, Excellence, Leadership.By joining the United Nations Global Compact in 2022, we have made explicit our commitment to apply, promote and support in our activities the ten principles relating to human rights, international labor standards,

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Mazingarbe - vue google map - placettes test

Experimental plots from the European Reecol project at the Mazingarbe site

At the foot of slag heap 49, the ECT site at Mazingarbe is a study area for the European REECOL research project , led in France by Ineris. This program develops innovative solutions for restoring degraded soils in former mining regions. Mazingarbe, an experimental site for the ecological rehabilitation of mining sites 2 plots on the site are dedicated to research into polluted industrial soils. In this context, Inéris analyzes various parameters. Soil-plant pollutant transfer, Degradation processes for organic pollutants, Soil physico-chemical and biological characteristics, Restoration capabilities, Plant biodiversity, Combating invasive species, in particular the Giant Hogweed, which is very

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Plantations Chelles - Maire

640 Chelles schoolchildren plant the future Parc Jacques Chirac

February 2025 – For three days, CM2 pupils from Chelles schools braved the cold and fog to plant 4,150 young trees in the future Jacques Chirac park. A landmark initiative that will leave them with the memory of having actively contributed to the greening of their town and the creation of a sustainable natural area. https://www.groupe-ect.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Fevrier-2025-plantations-site-Chelles-1.mp4 A planting project for young people In all, almost 620 CM2 pupils took part in these planting days. Their commitment is part of the Chelles Nature 2030 plan, which aims to offer future generations a green and sustainable living environment. Thanks to this initiative,

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An ecological management guide to ensure the long-term future of our green spaces

Every ECT green development project is part of an approach to environmental enhancement and biodiversity preservation. This consideration of ecological issues begins at the design stage. It must continue after the site has been restored. After renaturation and revegetation by our development teams, a management and maintenance guide is drawn up. It is then sent to the site owner. This document provides targeted recommendations to ensure that the restored environments are maintained. Handing over the guide to the site manager Preserving hedgerows and ponds to strengthen the resilience of agricultural areas in Ile-de-France December 2024 – In Roissy-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, ECT

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Substrat fertile - La Courneuve

ECT site in La Courneuve : fertile substrate production platform with Faiseurs de Terres

ECT’s site in La Courneuve, Seine-Saint-Denis, recently obtained authorization to produce fertile substrate, an important step in our commitment to the circular economy. This project will be developed in partnership with Faiseurs de Terres, a collaboration that marks a new step forward in our approach to recycling inert soil from construction sites and supporting urban greening. Fertile substrate, a mixture of inert soil and green waste compost, represents a 100% recycled alternative to imported topsoil, helping to preserve natural resources. This process is fully in line with our strategy of reusing materials and reducing environmental impact, by giving a second

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Vaujours portique de sécurité

A gantry to reinforce vigilance and safety on site

The safety of our employees is a priority. In partnership with Placo®/ Saint Gobain, a safety gantry has been installed at the site in Bernouille (93). This device, a key element of our QSE (Quality, Safety, Environment) approach, serves as a reminder of the career instructions to be followed on site. The key idea is Vigilance = Safety. On this gantry, several points of vigilance are highlighted to ensure collective safety : ✔️ Compulsory PPE : Wearing personal protective equipment is an essential requirement for all on-site workers. Everyone must wear their own PPE to guarantee optimum protection. ✔️ Specific

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Plantations sur le site de Houdain avec Nouex Environnement

Planting the new park in Houdain (62), an educational and ecological project

At the invitation of the town hall, ECT teams met with pupils from Léon Blum elementary school to introduce them to sustainable development and biodiversity. Schoolchildren, protagonists of their region 23 January 2025 –   60 students from the Léon Blum school planted 700 trees. They were actively involved in the planting of the new Chaussée Brunehaut park. Accompanied by teams from Noeux Environnement, they contributed to the planting of the park, which will include almost 1,500 trees. Wearing aprons and equipped with shovels, the children planted bare-root seedlings. This initiative also gave them a better understanding of ecological environments and biodiversity. 

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Mohamed - Coordinateur chantier GPE

Portrait of an ECT site coordinator on the Grand-Paris Express

From environmental technician to increasing responsibilities with our customers on the Grand Paris Express construction sites, Mohammed Bouftass shares his career path and his vision of his job, between fieldwork, innovation and management. Is managing soil disposal for the Grand-Paris Express a different experience from other construction sites? The management of excavated soil from the Grand-Paris Express project differs from other construction sites in that it is more complex. Indeed, our customers produce considerable volumes of earth from stations, trenches, ancillary structures and tunnels. These materials come from different geological layers, sometimes very deep. These materials need to be carefully

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