NOVAM Engineering

What NOVAM Engineering does

NOVAM Ingénierie is an independent French engineering group founded in 1981 and headquartered in Challans (Vendée), operating as a federation of 12 specialized entities — SERBA and SERTCO (reinforced concrete structure), NERGIK (HVAC, fluids, thermal and HQE), OCE (environment, sanitation, roads and utilities, landscape), ECTS (timber and metal structures), GPH and REGAR (geotechnical and structural studies for individual housing), GRAVITY (G1-G5 geotechnical engineering), EXECOME (TCE construction economics and OPC/DET project management), AP6 and Watsonn (engineering and structural diagnostics). It employs 229 collaborators as of 2024 and reported €22 million in revenue in 2023. The group delivers multidisciplinary engineering services — from preliminary studies through construction supervision — to public sector clients (municipalities, departments, social landlords, hospitals, schools), private developers, individual homebuilders and architects primarily across the Grand Ouest and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions of France through 9 regional agencies.

The group's technology stack is anchored in BIM methodology operated by a dedicated digital engineering / BIM pole that includes technical synthesis, development, data and document management, and virtual/augmented reality capabilities. Supplementary proprietary assets include drone-based inspection with photogrammetry and thermal cameras, internal software development for structural calculation automation, the ATTIC BIM-based construction economics platform (adopted across EXECOME in 2024), and full G1-G5 geotechnical coverage per the NF P 94-500 standard. Certifications and qualifications (OPQTECC, OPQIBI, Untec membership, GDPR compliance registered with CNIL) support eligibility for regulated French public procurement.

NOVAM monetizes almost exclusively through professional services fees billed on a project-by-project basis across both public tenders (appels d'offres) and private contracts. Distribution is entirely direct via field-sales engineering teams embedded in each regional agency, supplemented by inbound quote requests through the corporate site and digitalized ordering for individual-housing geotechnical studies. The group historically executed nearly 9,000 projects and served approximately 2,000 clients in 2024; clients cited include CHU de Rennes, Département du Calvados, YNCREA OUEST (ISEN Nantes), Deux-Sèvres Habitat, EHPAD Chavagnes-en-Paillers, Groupe scolaire Jean Jaurès, AUB Santé and the Lorient Médiathèque des Capucins, covering healthcare, education, public administration, logistics and sports/architecture segments.

Name

NOVAM Engineering

Legal name

NOVAM

Website

https://novam-ingenierie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

NOVAM Ingénierie is an independent French engineering group of 12 specialized entities providing multidisciplinary construction engineering — structural, geotechnical, HVAC, environmental, construction economics and OPC — to public and private clients across the Grand Ouest and Nouvelle-Aquitaine regions of France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330), Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Sustainability Management (Energy Audits/Optimization/Carbon & ESG Programs) (IMAIAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Grounds, Landscaping & Exterior Services (BPABAAAD)

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Geotechnical investigations
• Construction economics
• HVAC engineering design
• BIM project coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Challans

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Consulting Services: NOVAM Ingénierie generates revenue through fees for multidisciplinary engineering consulting services spanning structural studies, geotechnical investigations, environmental assessments, construction economics, project management, and HVAC engineering. Services are billed on a project basis for both public and private sector clients, with revenue derived from studies, missions, and supervision contracts. Projects range from individual housing studies to large public infrastructure.
2. GPH Individual Housing Studies: GPH generates revenue from geotechnical and structural studies for individual housing projects, including G1, G2 AVP, G2 PRO, G5 diagnostic studies, and structural engineering. Billed per study or mission.
3. EXECOME Construction Economics and OPC: EXECOME earns fees for construction economics (TCE), construction management execution (DET), and ordonnancement pilotage coordination (OPC) services from both public and private clients.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NOVAM Ingénierie is an independent French engineering group composed of 12 entities in the Grand Ouest region, providing multidisciplinary building and infrastructure engineering services from preliminary studies through construction supervision. Its portfolio covers structural engineering (concrete, wood, metal), geotechnical studies G1–G5, HVAC/fluids and HQE thermal engineering, environmental and landscape engineering, construction economics, OPC project coordination, BIM technical synthesis, drone inspection, structural diagnostics, and Tertiary Decree energy audits for both public and private clients.

Product overview

NOVAM Ingénierie is a multi-entity independent French engineering group composed of 12 specialized entities (SERBA, SERTCO, NERGIK, OCE, ECTS, GPH, GRAVITY, EXECOME, AP6, and others) providing comprehensive engineering services across building construction, infrastructure, and urban development. The group offers a portfolio of specialized sub-brands covering structural engineering (concrete via SERBA/SERTCO; timber and metal via ECTS), geotechnical engineering (via GRAVITY and GPH with subsidiary REGAR), HVAC and thermal/environmental performance (NERGIK), construction economics and project coordination (EXECOME), environment and landscape (OCE), and specialized services including drone inspections, technical BIM synthesis, structural diagnostics, and tertiary energy audits. The offerings range from individual specialized studies to integrated multidisciplinary project management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SERBA - Structural Engineering (Concrete) Structural engineering bureau providing reinforced concrete structure studies (béton) for buildings and infrastructure, serving public and private clients across the Grand Ouest and Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
• SERTCO - Structural Engineering (Concrete and Civil) Structural engineering bureau specializing in reinforced concrete structures and civil engineering, based in Rennes and part of NOVAM's structure pole alongside SERBA and ECTS.
• NERGIK - HVAC, Fluids, and HQE Engineering Bureau specializing in HVAC, CVC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), thermal engineering, electrical, plumbing, and HQE (High Environmental Quality) studies for tertiary and residential buildings.
• OCE - Environmental and Land Development Engineering Environmental and territory development bureau covering sanitation, roads and utilities (VRD), environment, landscape, and urban planning studies for public and private projects.
• ECTS - Wood and Metal Structure Engineering Structural engineering bureau specializing in timber and metal carpentry, structural calculations, and wood engineering, operating from Rezé near Nantes with national coverage and handling more than 300 projects per year.
• GPH - Geotechnical and Structural Studies for Individual Housing Bureau providing geotechnical soil studies (G1, G2 AVP, G2 PRO, G5) and structural engineering for individual housing projects, with seismic engineering expertise for individual homeowners and CMI builders.
• GRAVITY - Geotechnical Engineering G1-G5 Geotechnical engineering bureau covering soil studies G1 to G5 per NF P 94-500, including destructive and cored drilling, pressiometric and penetrometric testing, permeability tests, laboratory analysis, seismic design, and geotechnical diagnostics from agencies in Nantes, Challans, Niort, Bordeaux, and Pau.
• REGAR - Preliminary Geotechnical Studies (G1) GPH subsidiary dedicated to preliminary geotechnical studies (G1), mandatory under the ELAN law for land sales in clay-risk zones, serving individual homeowners and lot developers.
• EXECOME - Construction Economics, DET, and OPC Bureau providing construction economics (TCE all trades), execution project management (DET), and scheduling, coordination and pilot management of construction sites (OPC) for public and private clients; holds OPQTECC and OPQIBI qualifications.
• Technical Synthesis Service (Service Synthèse Technique) Technical coordination and synthesis service managing interfaces between all technical trades—structure, secondary works, fluids, electrical, and facades—using BIM methodology to detect conflicts before construction begins.
• Drone Inspection Service (Service Drone) Drone inspection service equipped with photogrammetry and thermal cameras for building inspection and topographic data collection, enabling precise diagnostics, 3D point clouds, ortho-facades, and thermography for energy efficiency assessments.
• Tertiary Decree Audit (Audit Décret Tertiaire) Energy audit service for tertiary buildings required under France's Tertiary Decree to identify energy consumption hotspots and develop gradual improvement strategies.
• Structural Diagnostic (Diagnostic Structurel) Structural diagnostic service for existing buildings, including geotechnical G5 diagnostics and structural condition assessments for renovations, extensions, and change of use.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 million euros revenue and approximately 9,000 projects historically delivered
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OKINE (transition to SERBA Nouvelle Aquitaine)coreOthers · 23 September 2024OKINE, the local engineering firm in Pau, was integrated under the SERBA brand to form SERBA Nouvelle Aquitaine. The existing team was already operating as SERBA's counterpart in the South-West, and the rebranding strengthens integration and knowledge sharing within the group.
• Fibois Pays de la LoireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECTS is a member of Fibois (formerly Atlanbois), a regional wood industry network. Fibois connects wood construction professionals and promotes the wood construction sector in the Pays de la Loire region, supporting knowledge sharing and sector development.
• OPQTECCminorOthersEXECOME holds OPQTECC qualification (economist of construction), a professional certification attesting to expertise and compliance with the strictest professional requirements in construction economics.
• OPQIBIminorOthersEXECOME holds OPQIBI qualification (engineering and design office), a professional certification required in many public procurement tenders for engineering and consulting services.
• UntecminorOthersEXECOME is a member of Untec (Union nationale des économistes de la construction et des coordinators), accessing the most demanding professional standards and maintaining continuous monitoring of regulatory changes.
• IUT Saint NazaireminorOthersNOVAM has an educational partnership with IUT Saint Nazaire for student internships and alternation programs, with specialists providing guest lectures in classrooms.
• IUT ClissonminorOthersNOVAM has an educational partnership with IUT Clisson for student internships and alternation programs, with specialists providing guest lectures in classrooms.
• AgefiphminorOthersNOVAM participates in Agefiph-supported initiatives including DuoDay, promoting employment of people with disabilities. The group has supported associations linked to disability in connection with Agefiph's 25th anniversary.
• Bâtiment Durable Bretagne (BDB)minorOthersNERGIK participates in BDB (Bâtiment Durable Bretagne), a network sharing best practices for sustainable building in Brittany.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Setec: French multidisciplinary engineering firm with structural, geotechnical, environment, fluids and project-management practices highly comparable to NOVAM's integrated engineering model across the building lifecycle.
• Ingérop: Independent French engineering consultancy active in building, infrastructure, energy and environment with strong structural and project management practices comparable to NOVAM's SERBA/EXECOME/OCE offerings.
• Egis: French engineering group covering buildings, transport, energy and environment with consulting, design and project management — overlapping NOVAM's structural, environmental and project-management services at much larger scale.
• Kardham Group: French group combining architecture, engineering and real estate consulting with multidisciplinary technical practices — a similar regional-to-national integrated engineering and advisory model.
• AIA (Atelier d'Ingénierie et d'Architecture): French multidisciplinary firm combining architecture, structural engineering, fluids and environmental design with HQE focus — directly comparable to NOVAM's NERGIK/SERBA/OCE stack.
• Artelia: Large independent French engineering group offering multidisciplinary building, infrastructure, water, energy and environmental engineering — a close functional analogue to NOVAM's 12-entity pluridisciplinary model, only at a national/international scale.

Broad incumbents

• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection and certification heavyweight that increasingly participates in construction and energy compliance advisory — provides an incumbent template for scaled certification-led engineering services.
• Assystem: International engineering and project management group focused on energy, infrastructure and complex industrial projects — an incumbent with overlapping infrastructure engineering services.
• SOCOTEC: Large French TIC and engineering group active in construction, infrastructure and energy performance — broad incumbent that overlaps NOVAM's diagnosis, structural assessment and energy compliance services.

Regional players

• Cabinet Merlin: Independently owned French engineering consultancy working across infrastructure, environment and building projects — comparable regional-mid-market French engineering peer with similar structural and environmental services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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