Having long been penalised by the high cost of overly large building automation systems (BAS), the owners of smaller premises, particularly in retail, can finally now access lightweight, effective and affordable solutions. The evidence speaks for itself. According to GIMELEC, the group of companies in the French digital electronics industry, in 2025, just 16% of […]
A shade canopy that does far more than cast a shadow: this VINCI Energies solution is simultaneously global and bespoke, dedicated to enhancing ecological performance in outdoor spaces. Plants or panels? Rainproofing or shade? To store rainwater or let it soak into the ground? Environmental performance in outdoor spaces has long been reduced to a […]
With urbanisation and light pollution increasing, local authorities are turning to green, blue and “dark” infrastructure to re-establish natural networks. These terrestrial, aquatic and nocturnal networks allow different species to move around and adapt to climate change. We examine local examples and innovations with Citeos. With many local authorities in France asking themselves how best […]
After 10 years in clothing retail, Farah Benmihoub radically changed course to become an electrical fitter with Cegelec. She looks back on a journey of determination, accelerated training and adapting to a male-dominated environment, in which passion and perseverance guided her every step. After 10 years as a sales assistant in clothes shops, Farah Benmihoub […]
One localised fault can paralyse an entire network. To address this vulnerability, Actemium UK is enhancing the safety and resilience of critical infrastructure in the United Kingdom, in both the energy and water distribution sectors. On 20 March 2025, a fire in an electrical substation plunged thousands of homes into darkness and temporarily paralysed London […]
For the NATO Summit in The Hague in June 2025, Axians designed and implemented highly secure and fully segmented digital infrastructure. This critical mission was completed in record time to ensure the success of an international diplomatic event. In June 2025, The Hague hosted that year’s NATO Summit. With 45 heads of state, more than […]
The Artxanda Funicular in Bilbao has become a unique energy innovation laboratory with photovoltaic solar modules incorporated directly into the track – in a first for Spain. The city of Bilbao has taken another step closer to carbon neutrality. In August 2025, the city council opened an innovative solar installation on the Artxanda Funicular, the […]
The Belgian municipality of Beersel has transformed its public buildings into models of energy efficiency. Thanks to an energy performance contract with VINCI Facilities (VINCI Energies Building Solutions), seven municipal sites are now boasting 35% energy savings and a clear reduction in their carbon footprints. In the face of climate change and surging energy prices, […]
In the face of stiff competition, the transition to electric, and shrinking margins, automotive manufacturers are accelerating their digital transformation. From cloud technologies to digital twins and artificial intelligence – from Volkswagen to Renault and from Toyota to Ford – the automotive plant is undergoing a quiet but decisive revolution. To remain competitive, Volkswagen has […]
