CAPEB and Terreal sign a partnership to accelerate the development of solar photovoltaic

The Confederation of Crafts and Small Building Companies (CAPEB), via its subsidiary Béranger Développement, announced that it had entered into a partnership with Terreal, the European leader in clay tiles, bricks, roofing components and solar photovoltaic.

This operation will make it possible to support the development of skills of craft building companies on the most innovative proposals in terms of sloping roofs and integrated photovoltaic solar solutions. Terreal is committed to a vast support program for traditional roofing companies for a more virtuous and environmentally friendly approach with solar solutions.

This agreement concerns an exchange of visibility between the two partners and aims to develop, in particular through the establishment of training, the knowledge of craft building companies on innovative solutions for the building envelope - tiles and insulation, building components. roofing, facade, structure, landscaping and especially on solar panels as well as photovoltaic solutions – offered by Terreal.

In addition, this partnership complements the global and unprecedented action taken by CAPEB to help building craftsmen anticipate increases in the price of materials.

For Jean-Christophe Repon, President of CAPEB: “We are delighted to partner with Terreal, which has been a leading player in clay building materials for over 150 years and the new European benchmark for integrated solar photovoltaic. This partnership will create the conditions for a better understanding of everyone's realities and will allow us to create strong synergies. It will support the upskilling of craft building businesses, and strengthen the capacity of businesses in the sector to cope with the increase in the cost of materials (+27% in one year). »

For Jean-Baptiste Fayet, General Manager France of Terreal: “We are proud to approach CAPEB, which is the leading employers' organization in France, in order to provide close support to member companies, by providing them with complete solutions for healthy and sustainable housing. With its Demain Tous Solaire program, Terreal has chosen to support craftsmen who want to take the solar turn by accompanying them at all stages of the implementation of a solar project. »