A network it intends to expand very quickly

Installed to Sorbiers on the outskirts of Saint-Etienne, Gérard Chabanol comes to create his work under the Activ work banner brokerage business. A safe value (80 dealers in France, volume of business in 2009 EUR 29 million) in which his friend Thierry Sabot is backed in 2009. Since the fall of 2009, Thierry Sabot, first broker Activ work in Saint-Etienne covers needed greater southern and the northern part of the Haute-Loire.

A simplifier of projects by taking over the commercial management of a construction site, Gérard Chabanol provides individuals a turnkey solution to renovate or enlarge their habitat in all serenity. Second dealer Activ work of the Department, it intervenes on the northeast of the needed metropolis of Saint-Etienne in Saint-Chamond via Rive-de-Gier and the Paul.

The service of the success of the work produced electronic security, Gérard Chabanol is since long the interests of individuals, companies and tertiary. In his previous life, he notably oversaw the facilities of the Museum of fine arts of Lyon, before managing the it Department of a large group of security, to create its own structure. Taking the party to invest in the universe of the building, he puts his skills at the service of the success of the work.

A double issue full satisfaction of consumers and the development of regional business activity. "Even if their good work, artisans are naturally asked, when the head in the front sight, can forget to pick up customers," explains our broker.

By making the commercial while artisans are on sites, it provides the ability to anticipate that they do not have. Gérard already relies on some 40 companies sorted on the track by his colleague Thierry Sabot. A network it intends to expand very quickly. "To limit the time and the travel expenses of the artisans, I am currently creating a network of hyper local.". "Of crafts with a true know-how, with whom I work regularly." A meticulous work, guarantee the quality of the services offered to consumers.

Support free of charge and without commitment Fort of these explanations, we understand easily that professionals involved in the construction, the master of work or the arrangement supports his remuneration. As this commercial support excludes all other forms of stipend (law d ' entry, assessment....). Result: for consumers, the delivery of our broker is free and without commitment.

How does it work Gérard Chabanol is a single interface for the duration of the work, of their phase project to delivery. "Our customers are people who are not want to bother or wasting time with the work, and who expect ideas and know-how." "In this context, our intervention has a real added value" he explains. "Individuals who see the broker as a provider of additional specifications are not our target."

To respond point by point to the expectations of its customers, Gérard describes each project before consulting the building professionals who have skills and structure to ensure the work. It presents quotes to customers, helps analyze and proposed solutions are chosen, he Act the start of the work. According to the nature of the site, he advises its customers to an architect, or quite of a contractor. In all cases, it is not the mastery of the construction work.

Facilitate relations clients/artisans, and ensure the smooth running of the site, such is the nature of this tailor-made support, balance by a satisfaction survey. Monitored carefully, beneficial for customers but for the artisans in good professionals, who also want to have a return for their benefits.

In addition, in a comprehensive service offering, the dealer can assist its customers in efforts related to obtaining a building permit or a loan zero (Eco PTZ)... in the search for funding, or the conduct of an energy balance (through national agreements between Activ work and BNP Paribas/Cetelem group or the network Agenda Energies).

Among the first projects of Gérard Chabanol: renovation of a House (heating, insulation, exterior joinery, development of the combles) the construction of a garage and a House, the optimization of an apartment (complete change of the Windows and panes).

Activ work in Saint-Etienne: Gérard Chabanol broker exclusive Activ work East of Saint-Etienne 9, rue de Pilat-42290 SORBIERS

Thierry shoe dealer exclusive Activ work South of Saint-Etienne and North of the Haute-Loire 5, street of Mimosas-42240 UNIEUX

Note: the responsible, Gérard Chabanol and Thierry Sabot solutions will be present at the next Habitat and show progress (frequently of Saint-Etienne, in September 2010).