CABINET HBI

What CABINET HBI does

CABINET HBI is a privately held French engineering consultancy (bureau d'études) founded in 1991 in Belfort, operating under APE code 7112B and specializing in building and industrial engineering. The firm delivers a comprehensive service portfolio covering investor advisory, design studies (feasibility, conception, execution), cost control, construction supervision (Maîtrise d'œuvre / Économie), general contracting (Entreprise Générale / Contractant Général), project ownership assistance (A.M.O.), scheduling and coordination (OPC), general engineering diagnostics and audits, and building maintenance and technical management. Its underlying technology includes a licensed proprietary industrial construction system called "Construire Eco-Dynamique," which offers rapid construction with thermal, acoustic, and seismic performance for public and private project owners across French territory. The firm also holds SS4 Asbestos habilitation, RGE environmental certification, and PMR accessibility specialization, enabling it to compete in regulated renovation and environmental tenders.

The company serves public and private project owners across France, with a client base spanning industrial companies, banking institutions, healthcare providers, social housing operators, municipalities, infrastructure operators, religious and educational institutions. Notable named clients include BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole de Franche Comté, CM-CIC Services, Nexity, GRDF, Réseau Ferré de France, Euroairport, Ville de Belfort, and multiple social housing providers (Adoma, Néolia, Territoire Habitat 90, Habitat 70, Habitats de Haute Alsace, Alehos). The firm's go-to-market is sales-led, relying on direct professional networks, public procurement channels, and long-term institutional relationships rather than broad digital marketing.

CABINET HBI generates revenue through professional-services fees tied to project scope and complexity, operating from a headquarters in Belfort (6 rue du Rhône) and a regional agency in Metz (15 rue de Bourgogne). Despite claiming a France-wide zone of action, its physical footprint remains concentrated in eastern France. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no headcount data, no revenue disclosure, and no observable digital or AI capabilities, positioning it as a small, mature, relationship-driven engineering practice with niche regulatory qualifications and a single piece of licensed construction IP.

Name

CABINET HBI

Legal name

CABINET HBI

Website

https://cabinethbi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CABINET HBI is a privately held French engineering consultancy founded in 1991 in Belfort, specializing in building and industrial engineering services for public and private project owners across France, including design, cost control, supervision, and licensed proprietary construction systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Consulting Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFANAE

Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Interior Fit-Out & Finishing Contractors

Keywords

• Building engineering services
• Construction project management
• Industrial engineering consulting
• Building technical studies
• Construction systems licensing

Headquarters

HQ city

Belfort

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: Fees for engineering studies, technical consulting, and project management services for building and industrial projects. Services include feasibility studies, design studies, execution studies, cost control, project execution supervision, and project owner assistance throughout the building lifecycle.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CABINET HBI is a French engineering consultancy (bureau d'études) that provides technical studies, consulting, project economics, and construction execution services for building and industrial projects. The firm covers the full project lifecycle from investor advisory and feasibility through design, execution supervision, and post-construction maintenance. It also holds an exclusive license for a proprietary industrial construction system called "Construire Eco-Dynamique" (Eco-Dynamic Construction) that delivers rapid construction with thermal, acoustic, and seismic performance for public and private project owners across France.

Product overview

CABINET HBI is an engineering consulting firm (bureau d'études) offering comprehensive building and industrial engineering services. The company provides a portfolio of services including Maîtrise d'Œuvre / Économie (master contracting and project economics), Ingénierie Générale (general engineering), Maintenance et Gestion Technique du Bâtiment (building maintenance and technical management), Assistance à Maîtrise d'Ouvrage (project ownership assistance), and OPC (scheduling, piloting and coordination). The firm also holds a proprietary construction system license called 'Construire Eco-Dynamique' featuring rapid industrial construction with thermal, acoustic, and seismic performance. Specialized offerings include SS4 Asbestos qualifications and PMR accessibility expertise. Services are delivered across multiple sectors including industry (storage buildings, pharmaceutical warehouses, factories), tertiary (office buildings, banks, schools), residential (social housing, new and rehabilitated properties), and other specialized buildings (monasteries, covered markets, greenhouses, places of worship).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Maîtrise d'Œuvre / Économie (Project Management and Construction Economics) Economy, design, and execution of building projects including assistance for tendering of construction contracts, cost control, execution studies, execution management, and reception assistance. Includes development of the proprietary Construire Eco-Dynamique construction system. Targets public and private project owners requiring comprehensive project delivery.
• Ingénierie Générale (General Engineering) General engineering services including diagnostics, audits, specialized studies, building expertise, and civil engineering studies. Supports project owners needing technical assessment and expert engineering analysis.
• Assistance à Maîtrise d'Ouvrage (A.M.O. / Project Owner Assistance) Project ownership assistance providing advice and proposals, technical assembly, programming, planning, project coordination, and economic, technical, and administrative assistance for project owners.
• OPC (Scheduling, Piloting and Coordination) Scheduling, piloting, and coordination services for managing construction project timelines and multi-contractor coordination across building trades.
• Entreprise Générale et Contractant Général (General Contractor and Main Contractor) General contractor and main contractor services providing intervention across all building trades for complete project delivery, suitable for project owners seeking single-point responsibility.
• Maintenance et Gestion Technique du Bâtiment (Building Maintenance and Technical Management) Building maintenance and technical management including technical diagnosis of existing buildings, work study, operating cost analysis, maintenance contract establishment, programming and planning, and multi-year maintenance plans.
• Habilitations SS4 Amiante (SS4 Asbestos Qualifications) SS4 Asbestos qualifications providing technical and site management certification for asbestos-related construction, renovation, and demolition work. Required for projects involving hazardous materials.
• Spécialisé en Accessibilité PMR (PMR Accessibility Specialization) PMR (Personnes à Mobilité Réduite) accessibility specialization ensuring buildings comply with disabled access regulations across economy, design, and execution phases. Targeted at public and commercial building projects.
• Construire Eco-Dynamique (Eco-Dynamic Construction System) Proprietary industrial construction system licensed by CABINET HBI for development across French territory. The system delivers rapid construction with thermal, acoustic, and seismic performance for public and private building owners.

Named customers28 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCABINET HBI works in team with architects for project delivery, combining architectural vision with engineering expertise to ensure comprehensive building project execution from conception to execution.
• Specialized Engineering Firms (Thermal, Fluids, Landscaping, Surveyors)coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with specialized engineering consultancies including thermal engineers, fluid systems specialists, landscapers, and surveyors/topographers to provide complete technical coverage for building projects.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingérop: French engineering firm focused on building, infrastructure, water, and environment. Comparable to CABINET HBI as a French engineering consultancy serving public and private building clients, though with broader technical capabilities.
• Artelia Group: Large French engineering group operating across building, infrastructure, energy, and industrial sectors. Comparable to CABINET HBI for its broad French engineering and project management offering, though with deeper resources and a wider geographic footprint.
• Tractebel (Engie): International engineering consultancy with French operations focused on energy, buildings, water, and infrastructure. Comparable to CABINET HBI for overlapping building engineering and project management capabilities, though operating at much greater scale.
• APAVE: French multi-disciplinary engineering, inspection, and risk management group. Comparable to CABINET HBI for its building engineering services, technical control, and regulatory compliance work, though with a much broader service portfolio.
• Egis: Major French engineering consultancy with operations in buildings, transport, energy, water, and urban development. Comparable to CABINET HBI for its French-rooted building and infrastructure engineering services, though at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• BTP Consultants: French building technical consulting firm providing structural engineering, technical control, and project management. Comparable to CABINET HBI as a similarly-sized French building engineering consultancy with comparable scope of building-related services.
• Alterea: French engineering consultancy specializing in energy-efficient buildings, thermal renovation, and sustainability. Comparable to CABINET HBI for its building engineering and energy/thermal performance focus, and similar size and regional French positioning.
• Setec: Major French engineering consultancy with a strong building, infrastructure, and project management practice. Comparable to CABINET HBI as a French engineering firm offering building and industrial engineering services, though at significantly larger scale.
• Saretec: French firm specializing in construction quality, building expertise, and damage/pathology assessment. Comparable to CABINET HBI for its building-focused engineering expertise and similar mid-market positioning in the French consultancy landscape.

Others

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm with significant French operations in building and infrastructure compliance. Comparable to CABINET HBI as a French-rooted services provider serving building and infrastructure clients, though with a fundamentally different testing/inspection-led model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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