Interview with Isabelle Ruckebush, mayor of Houdain

Isabelle Ruckebush, mayor of Houdain (62), describes the transformation of a derelict municipal site into an urban park. She is delighted with the key role played by ECT Hauts-de-France in this environmental rehabilitation, at no cost to the municipality. The meeting took place during a visit by the local press to the site of this exemplary project. https://vimeo.com/953887206. A rehabilitation project at no cost to the municipality Soon, the Chaussée Brunehaut Park will come to life where land was previously left. Located in Houdain, this ambitious project is the fruit of close collaboration between the municipality and ECT Hauts-de-France, with

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UNEV - Jeunes talents - UNEV - Young talent

ECT joins Connexion 21’s Club Jeunes Talents

  ECT is showcasing young corporate talent as part of a programme launched by Connexion 21, in partnership with UNEV and FNTP. The aim of this initiative is to highlight the professions and careers of young professionals in the field. The example set by these talented young people should encourage people to take up vocations in our technical and specialist trades. Before revealing the full videos of our employees, a teaser quickly presents their motivation and their desire to learn. Robin, 28, workshop manager. Enzo, 25, machine operator. Justine, 25, surveyor and topographer. https://vimeo.com/961026562

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ECT génie écologique - ECT ecological engineering

Making a success of the “Ecological Engineering Horizon 2030” roadmap

The “Ingénierie et Génie Écologique Horizon 2030” (Engineering and Ecological Engineering Horizon 2030) roadmap aims to encourage the use of the resources offered by ecological engineering, an essential field for the restoration of ecosystems. Guillaume Lemoine, ECT’s biodiversity advisor, stresses the urgent need to make this sector more visible. By promoting work to restore ecosystems, such as purification, depollution and water storage, this initiative shows how preserved and restored soils can guarantee robust biodiversity and effectively combat climate change. Making ecological engineering and its work visible While this roadmap aims to encourage all players in civil society to make better

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Ouiza Irkakene - Conceptrice-paysagiste - Ouiza Irkakene - Landscape designer

Portrait of a landscape designer

“To breathe new life into the neglected site, the new landscaping must be functional, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly.” Since the beginning of 2024, Ouiza Irkakene has been ECT’s landscape designer. His background and commitment to ecology applied to the landscape find a direct application in his work on our projects. Why does a landscape designer come to work on ECT sites? My career path has taken me from architecture to landscape. After a Master’s 2 in ecological landscape design at Paris Saclay / École du Breuil and a first position in an agency, I was interested in the particular

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ECT site closures for the week of May 6, 2024

We would like to inform you that during the May bank holiday period 2024, all our current sites will remain open except for : Baillet-en-France site (95): closed on Friday, May 10 Plaisir site (78): closed on Friday, May 10 Boissy-l’Aillerie site: closed on Friday, May 10 Villeneuve-sous-Dammartin (77) site: closed on Friday May 10 and Saturday May 11 All other sites remain open at their usual times. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative.

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New ECT site at Houdain (62) in the mining basin

ECT redevelops the Parc de la Chausée Brunehaut with soil from construction sites May 13, 2023 | ECT Hauts-de-France opens a new site in the commune of Houdain. This site is located 3 kms from the D301, exit D57″Bruay-la-Buissière – Houdain”. On the site, the reuse of excavated soil from local construction sites contributes directly to the creation of a new leisure and recreation area. Work is scheduled to take 4 months. Access This new ECT site is located 3 kms from the D57 “Bruay-la-Buissière – Houdain” exit on the D 301. To reinforce site access safety, compulsory routes must

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Infographics ECT customer barometer

ECT customer barometer: satisfaction and outlook for the construction industry

Understanding our customers’ needs and perceptions is at the heart of what we do. That’s why, in March 2024, ECT launched a questionnaire among its construction and public works customers. The aim: to assess our customers’ satisfaction with our offers and services. And survey our customers on the difficult context of the construction sector and the potential impact of the Paris Olympic Games. Here are five key figures from the study General building context 84% of our customers said they were feeling the pinch of the current construction climate. However, it is essential to note that more than half of

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Guillaume Lemoine - ECT biodiversity coordinator

Transforming a wasteland into an urban forest: a case study

March 21, 2024 – To mark the International Day of Forests, Guillaume Lemoine, ECT’s biodiversity advisor, presents the transformation of the Van Pelt industrial wasteland in Lens into an urban forest. This project illustrates the ability of the circular economy of excavated soil to finance and restore a site. This promotional project biodiversity in the urban environment is supported by EPF Hauts-de-France, the City of Lens, CALL and ECT . Explore best practices and challenges in creating urban forests with Axa Biodiversité The video is taken from a tutorial produced by Axa Biodiversité, highlighting the best practices and challenges involved

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Aurore and Cindy at ECT's Villeneuve-sous-Dammartin site for an internal audit

Internal audits, ISO 14001 in the field

ECT has been committed to ISO 14001 version 2015 for several years. This standard defines the environmental issues relevant to the company and its stakeholders. To guarantee the effectiveness of its Environmental Management System (EMS), ECT carries out regular internal audits. They are essential for assessing a company’s environmental performance and ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 requirements. Audits are carried out at ECT sites. They enable us to assess our operational and day-to-day environmental commitment, and identify opportunities for improvement. On a wide range of subjects, including the reception of excavated soil, the management of construction machinery, and compliance with

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