What Groupe BALAS does

Groupe BALAS is a family-owned French construction and building-services group headquartered in Gennevilliers, Île-de-France, operating continuously since 1804 and now led by the fifth generation of the Balas family (Jérôme Balas as Directeur Général, Jean Balas as President). The Group serves public institutions, real estate investors, healthcare operators, luxury hospitality groups, and heritage custodians across the Paris region through a vertically integrated platform spanning the full building lifecycle — conception, construction, renovation, heritage restoration, energy transition, and multi-technical maintenance.

Core capabilities are organized around three trade pillars — Enveloppe du Bâtiment (roofing, stone masonry, leadwork, ornamental work), Fluides et Énergies (HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, electrical, building management), and Services (preventive and corrective maintenance) — delivered either as standalone lots or as a bundled Offre Globale (TCE / macro-lot prime contractor). The technological backbone is off-site fabrication (Fabrication Hors Site), pioneered by the Group in 1952 and now deployed across five dedicated workshops for CVC, plumbing, roofing, stone carving, and timber framing. The Group has absorbed 15+ specialty firms since 1992 (CCR for heritage, Ateliers Uni-Marbres for marble, B'Bath, IDF Ascenseurs) and added Balas Immobilier in 2024 for low-carbon real estate development.

The business model combines project-based construction revenue (500+ annual projects) with recurring maintenance contracts (800+ annually) on a quote-driven, tender-based pricing model targeting enterprise and public-sector buyers. The Group employs ~1,000 people, reports consolidated activity revenue above €400M, achieved EcoVadis Gold in 2025, and operates exclusively within France with concentration in Île-de-France and Grand Paris.

Name

Groupe BALAS

Legal name

BPG BALAS PARTICIPATION GESTION

Website

https://groupe-balas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1804

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Groupe BALAS is a 220-year-old family-owned French construction and building-services group in Gennevilliers providing integrated construction, heritage restoration, HVAC, plumbing, and maintenance services to public institutions, healthcare operators, luxury hospitality, and real estate investors across Île-de-France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction and Building Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (238160), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381), Building Equipment Contractors (2382)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Soffit, Fascia & Eaves Repair/Replacement (HSAPAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) Contracting (IMAFALAE)

Keywords

• Construction services
• Building renovation
• Heritage restoration
• HVAC plumbing
• Facility maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Gennevilliers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Construction and Renovation: Core revenue from construction, renovation, and restoration of buildings across all sectors (heritage monuments, hospitals, hotels, offices, industrial, public infrastructure). The company acts as prime contractor for complex multi-discipline (TCE/Tous Corps d'État) projects.
2. Technical Maintenance Contracts: Recurring revenue from the management of 800+ annual maintenance contracts covering technical building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety).
3. Real Estate Development: Balas Immobilier subsidiary generates revenue through low-carbon rehabilitation and change-of-use property development projects.
4. Heritage Restoration Services: Specialized restoration of classified and historic monuments, including stone masonry, leadwork, roofing, and ornamental work, through CCR entity.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Groupe BALAS is a 220+ year-old family-owned construction and building services group delivering integrated multi-trade (Tous Corps d'État / TCE) construction, renovation, heritage restoration, and technical maintenance services across France. The Group operates four main expertise areas — Enveloppe du Bâtiment (roofing, sealing, cladding, stone carving, timber framing), Fluides et Énergies (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, fire safety, building management systems), Services (preventive and corrective maintenance with 800+ annual contracts), and Développement Immobilier (low-carbon rehabilitation via Balas Immobilier) — supported by five dedicated off-site fabrication (FHS) workshops operational since 1952.

Product overview

Groupe BALAS is a family-owned construction and building services group operating since 1804. The company operates as a multi-entity structure combining five main brands: Balas (core entity handling building envelope, fluids/energy, and maintenance services), CCR (specialized in heritage renovation and stone cutting), Balas Immobilier (real estate development), Ateliers Uni-Marbres (marble work), B'Bath (bathroom boutique), and IDF Ascenseurs (elevator services). The portfolio is unified through an integrated approach combining 'Offre Globale' (total trades execution), 'Fabrication Hors Site' (prefabrication), and comprehensive maintenance services. The group also launched 'P2 GREEN' as an energy performance optimization solution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CCR (Champagne Construction Rénovation): Subsidiary specializing in construction, renovation, and heritage restoration with expertise in stone cutting, masonry, and structural work.
• Balas Immobilier
• Ateliers Uni-Marbres
• B'Bath
• IDF Ascenseurs

Products and services

• Enveloppe du Bâtiment (Building Envelope) Building envelope expertise covering roofing (couverture), waterproofing (étanchéité), cladding, insulation, and structural envelope work for all building types including heritage monuments and tertiary buildings. Deliverables include pre-fabricated roof cassettes, lead ornaments, copper and zinc roof panels, and stone elements produced in dedicated off-site workshops.
• Fluides et Énergies (Fluids and Energy) Technical building fluids and energy systems encompassing CVC / HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), plumbing, fire protection (sprinklers), electrical systems (CFO/CFA), and building management systems (GTB) for new construction and renovation projects across healthcare, hospitality, tertiary, and public sectors.
• Services (Maintenance and Multi-Technical Facility Management) Preventive and corrective maintenance contracts, multi-technical facility management, and operational building services covering HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety systems across the Group's installed base of clients.
• Offre Globale (Tous Corps d'État / TCE Integrated Construction) Total construction approach managing all building trades (Tous Corps d'État / macro-lot) from conception through execution under a single prime-contractor relationship, enabling comprehensive project delivery for complex multi-discipline construction, renovation, and restoration projects.
• Développement Immobilier (Real Estate Development via Balas Immobilier) Real estate development delivered through the Balas Immobilier subsidiary (created 2024), focused on low-carbon rehabilitation and change-of-use transformation of buildings for property developers and institutional investors.
• Heritage Restoration Services (CCR subsidiary) Specialized restoration and heavy rehabilitation services for classified historic monuments and cultural-heritage buildings, including stone masonry, stone carving, leadwork, ornamental roofing, and accessibility works, delivered through the CCR subsidiary.
• Marble and Decorative Stone Work (Ateliers Uni-Marbres subsidiary) Specialized marble work and decorative stone fitting for high-end construction, renovation, and heritage restoration projects, delivered through the Ateliers Uni-Marbres subsidiary headquartered in Boissy-Saint-Léger.
• P2 GREEN (Energy Performance Optimization Solution) Proprietary energy performance optimization solution developed by BALAS to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and reduce their carbon footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ construction projects and 800+ maintenance contracts delivered annually
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AfortechminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Afortech is a training partner collaborating with Groupe Balas on the 'Encadrement de Chantier Chef d'Équipe et Chef de Chantier' (Site Management and Team Leader training) program, which has been running for over 20 years and has trained more than 200 collaborators.
• L'École GustaveminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'École Gustave trains people without diplomas in building trades. Groupe Balas supports this initiative as part of its societal commitment to professional insertion and skills transmission.
• Association Droit à l'ÉcoleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe association helps exiled minors access education. Balas supports their initiatives as part of its broader societal engagement.
• Association LazareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation Lazare promotes solidarity coliving between homeless people and young professionals. Balas supports this initiative through its partnership and sponsorship program.
• Ateliers Uni-MarbrescoreTechnology or IntegrationAteliers Uni-Marbres is a subsidiary of Groupe Balas specializing in marble work and decorative stone fitting. It operates as an integrated entity within the Group, providing specialized marble and stone services across construction and renovation projects.
• CCR (Champagne Construction Rénovation)coreTechnology or IntegrationCCR is a subsidiary of Groupe Balas specializing in heritage restoration, stone masonry, and heavy rehabilitation. It operates as an integrated entity providing traditional craftsmanship for historic monuments and classified buildings.
• Balas ImmobiliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBalas Immobilier is a dedicated real estate development subsidiary created in 2024, focused on low-carbon rehabilitation and change-of-use transformation, aligning with the Group's ESG commitments.
• GCCP (Groupement des Entreprises de la Construction de Paris)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGroupe Balas is a member of the GCCP Club Santé Sécurité (Health and Safety Club), working collaboratively to advance prevention and strengthen safety standards across all building trades.
• Charte Ville/Entreprises (Gennevilliers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership charter between the city of Gennevilliers (where Groupe Balas headquarters is located) and local businesses, supporting territorial development and local economic ties.
• THEOPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTHEOP acts as Assistance à Maîtrise d'Ouvrage (AMO) on the 49 GP project, providing project management support alongside Balas's technical delivery.
• Willmott & AssociésminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWillmott & Associés is the architect for the 49 GP tertiary building renovation project, designing the architecture of the building.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Léon Grosse: Independently-owned French multi-discipline construction group with strong heritage and structural works capability, comparable family-ownership structure, and similar scale to BALAS. Closely comparable on integrated TCE offering and heritage specialism.
• Demathieu Bard: French independent general contractor operating in building envelope, structural works and infrastructure across eastern France and Île-de-France. Similar multi-trade delivery model and comparable revenue scale to Groupe BALAS.
• Rabot Dutilleul: French multi-discipline construction firm with strong heritage renovation and structural rehabilitation activity in the Paris region. Comparable on integrated TCE delivery and heritage positioning.
• GCC (Générale de Construction): Independent French contractor specialized in structural masonry, restoration and envelope works. Comparable to BALAS on heritage masonry and building envelope scope, with similar mid-market positioning.

Broad incumbents

• FAYAT Group: Large French family-controlled multi-trade construction and infrastructure group operating in building, civil works, and energy. BALAS compares as a smaller counterpart with similar family-driven, multi-trade acquisition-led model and presence in roofing/HVAC.
• SPIE SA: Listed French multi-technical building services group offering HVAC, electrical, and facility management — directly comparable to BALAS's Services/maintenance pole and Fluides & Énergies expertise with a recurring revenue tilt.
• Bouygues Construction: Major listed French construction group covering building, civil works, and energy. Overlaps with BALAS on heritage and tertiary renovation but operates at vastly larger scale with broader geographic and segment reach.
• Eiffage Construction: Major French construction division of Eiffage group with strong heritage restoration capability (notably via heritage subsidiary). Comparable on heritage specialization but at significantly larger group scale.

Regional players

• Petit (NGE Group): French multi-trade contractor now within NGE Group covering construction, environmental works, and real estate. Comparable on integrated TCE delivery but with broader geographic reach than BALAS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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