Technibloc celebrates 20 years of sustainable innovation in construction

The Technibloc solution, launched in 2005 by the Technibloc Economic Interest Group (GIE), has established itself as a pioneering solution for sustainable construction. A forerunner in terms of low-carbon characteristics, Technibloc already met the requirements of the RE2020 regulation, nearly two decades before it came into effect.

Thus this innovative solution has attracted a good number of companies between 2007 and 2024, with nearly 345.000 tonnes sold, which represents more than 15.680.000 TECHNIBLOC units.

A low-carbon solution driven by a visionary commitment

For 20 years, Technibloc has contributed to reducing the carbon footprint of construction by combining innovation, performance, and sustainability. The solution saves water and cement while reducing the physical strain on construction sites thanks to its unique technical features:

Optimized carbon footprint: 10 kg CO2 eq./m² / Collective FDES
Responsible manufacturing: a 100% mineral solution and a manufacturing process without firing
Recyclability: 100% recyclable.
Circular economy: Some versions incorporate up to 20% recycled aggregates (NF certified with incorporation of recycled aggregates).

Furthermore, Technibloc stands out due to its composition, which incorporates exclusively local aggregates. This approach promotes short supply chains, thus limiting transport distances and significantly reducing CO2 emissions across the entire value chain.

Key figures:

Since the start of marketing in 2007, the GIE Technibloc has sold nearly 345.000 tonnes, i.e. more than 15.680.000 of Technibloc and more than 1,9 million m2 completed.

The Technibloc GIE brings together 12 companies across the national territory, thus guaranteeing local production and solutions adapted to each region: Plattard Industries (Rhône), Albon Prefa (Drôme), GGI (Savoie), Tartarin (Vienne), Derrey (Vosges), Gris Clair (Doubs), Toujas & Coll (Hautes-Pyrénées), Rasori (Eure-et-Loir), Perin & Cie (Ille-et-Vilaine), SEPA Leonhart (Bas-Rhin), Maggioni (Côte d'Or) and SuperBloc (Hérault).

According to Jacques PLATTARD, President of the Technibloc Economic Interest Group: “With Technibloc, we anticipated the challenges of sustainable construction 20 years ago, well before it became a regulatory requirement. This high-performance concrete block embodies our vision of construction that combines innovation and sustainability. Thanks to the commitment of the 12 member companies of the Technibloc Economic Interest Group (GIE), located throughout France, we were able to deploy this solution locally, limiting environmental impact and meeting the needs of professionals. Today, we are proud that Technibloc remains a model of sustainability and performance, illustrating that a collective vision can bring about lasting transformation in the construction sector.”

A closer look at the completed projects

Thanks to its high-performance, low-carbon technical characteristics, Technibloc has established itself as an ideal solution for many construction projects:

Residential area in Saint-Priest (69)

15.000 m² of housing built using the Technibloc solution

Project owner: NEXITY; Project manager: FONTANEL

Regional Gendarmerie Center in Sathonay (69)

This is one of the largest construction sites in France in terms of area and cranes mobilized: more than 6.000 m² carried out by the PLATTARD Group.

Project owner: GCC PROMOTION; Project manager: FONTANEL

Lyon St Exupéry Airport Terminal (69)

A large-scale construction project covering 17.000 m², requiring 136.000 Technibloc units. The use of this solution, which requires minimal cutting for installation, has reduced disruption to construction activities.

Project owner: BOUYGUES; Project manager: BERTONI, PLATTARD Industrial