As the internet, cloud and AI develop on an increasingly massive scale, more and more data centres are required all over the world. These are sensitive sites where fire protection is crucial, but also complex, given the unique features of these installations. Data centres are springing up like mushrooms. There are more than 8,000 worldwide, […]
Initially used in a B2C context, design thinking is now widely adopted in B2B as well. It is a human-centric innovation methodology for finding the best solutions to complex problems, and Axians is putting it to good use. Design thinking is a human-centric methodology that encourages businesses to think more innovatively. Developed in the 1980s […]
Fierce competition, the pursuit of productivity, relocation policies, a shortage of manpower: these are just some of the pressures on an industry searching for solutions to kick-start a new growth cycle and make plans for long-term recovery. One of these potential solutions is robotic automation. Having long been a pipe dream, it is now a […]
In a first for France, the VINCI Energies regional headquarters in Lille will power its electrical appliances directly from a solar production system installed on its roof. The availability of direct current (DC) removes the need for alternating current (AC), improving energy efficiency and reducing the use of natural resources. Until now, the different roles […]
In a first for housebuilding, one hundred individual homes in the new Wolf Ranch residential development, 40 km north of Austin, Texas, have been built using 3D printing. This technology builds up walls by laying special concrete, layer by layer, using a computer-controlled printing head. Other solutions of this type are under development in the United […]
The efficient storage of low-carbon energy will play an essential part in ending our long dependence on fossil fuels and preparing a cleaner future. As part of the worldwide energy transition, a number of battery technologies have been developed to store surplus renewable energy and encourage decarbonisation efforts in sectors ranging from data centres to […]
Low-carbon concrete offers significant potential for decarbonisation in the construction sector. While its unique features may not yet be fully appreciated, especially by project owners, it is being used ever-more widely. Bruno Paul-Dauphin, Director of Exegy® Low-carbon Concrete Solutions at VINCI Construction, explains its features. What is the potential for decarbonisation in the construction sector […]
Re-industrialisation and industrial sovereignty are key elements in recovery plans in most developed economies. The development of robotisation is a powerful factor in this global movement. In an increasingly competitive economic context, productivity and agility remain key to industrial expansion worldwide. And robotisation has long been seen as a major factor in the sector’s transformation. […]
In the booming industrial robotics market, the VINCI Energies industry brand has, through its extensive network of business units, developed the expertise to position itself as a major player in the sector by integrating every type of expertise. From enhanced flexibility, lower costs, increased productivity and improved quality to reduced workplace risk and the elimination […]
