Qualibat

What Qualibat does

Qualibat (Association QUALIBAT, SIREN 784 671 141) is a French non-profit association (loi 1901) founded in 1950 that serves as France's premier qualification and certification body for construction and renovation professionals. The organization qualifies approximately 53,000 construction companies — roughly 10% of France's ~500,000 building firms — and issues over 320 trade qualifications organized across 9 functional families using a proprietary 4-digit nomenclature system. Its RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) designation, held by approximately 63,000 professionals, is the government-recognized credential that enables property owners to access public energy renovation subsidies (MaPrimeRénov', CEE, eco-PTZ). Qualibat is also the dominant certifier of asbestos treatment companies in France (approximately two-thirds market share) under its COFRAC-accredited 1552 certification.

The organization operates a proprietary technology platform comprising a public website (qualibat.com), a secure business extranet (extranet.qualibat.com/QSTRANET2018), a mobile application for directory searches, and a nomenclature database integrated with the French government's API entreprise platform. Service delivery is supported by 35 local agencies across France staffed by 160 employees who guide applicants through the qualification process. The portfolio includes standard trade qualifications (4-year validity, annual monitoring), mandatory certifications for high-risk activities (asbestos, wood treatment, fire-resistant metalwork), the RGE environmental label, BIM digital qualification, air permeability measurements, and the CERTIBAT division which certifies training organizations, architects, and home builders.

Qualibat generates revenue through three streams: (1) annual subscription fees of approximately €250-€350 HT per qualification, scaled by company headcount; (2) one-time dossier processing fees at initial application; and (3) mandatory control audit fees for RGE and regulated certifications, amortized over 4 years. As a non-profit governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from CAPEB and FFB, tariffs are set to be equitable and accessible to small operators rather than to maximize profit. The organization's go-to-market combines direct digital channels (website, extranet, mobile app), a physical agency network, and bidirectional referrals through government portals (France Renov), professional federations (CAPEB, FFB), and training networks (FEEBAT).

Name

Qualibat

Legal name

Association QUALIBAT

Website

https://qualibat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Qualibat is a French non-profit association founded in 1950 that qualifies and certifies construction professionals. It serves 53,000+ companies across France via 320+ trade qualifications and the government-recognized RGE environmental label that gates access to energy renovation subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Certification Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (813920), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Qualifications Framework Authorities (NQF/Skills Framework) (EDADAFAB), Conformity Assessment, Testing, Inspection & Certification Cooperation (BPADANAD), Environmental, Climate & Sustainability Standards & Reporting Cooperation (BPADANAI)

Keywords

• Construction qualifications
• Building certifications
• Contractor credentials
• RGE energy labeling
• Construction compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual qualification and certification fees: QUALIBAT generates revenue through annual fees charged to qualified companies. Fees are calculated based on the size of the enterprise (number of employees) and the type of qualification or certification held. As a non-profit association under French law (loi 1901), QUALIBAT does not distribute dividends and sets tariffs through its Board of Directors which includes professional organizations (CAPEB, FFB). The pricing is designed to be equitable and accessible to small operators.
2. Dossier processing and instruction fees: One-time fees charged when a company submits a qualification or certification application. These cover the administrative cost of dossier review and examination by a professional commission.
3. Mandatory control audit fees (RGE and regulated activities): Companies holding RGE designation or regulated certifications (e.g., asbestos certification 1552) are required to undergo a government-mandated control audit within 18–24 months of obtaining the qualification. This audit is charged separately and amortized over 4 years for RGE holders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Association QUALIBAT awards peer-reviewed qualifications and certifications to French construction and renovation professionals across 320+ trade categories organized in 9 functional families. It administers the government-recognized RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) designation that enables access to public energy renovation subsidies, issues mandatory certifications such as the asbestos 1552 scheme accredited by COFRAC, and operates the public directory of 53,000+ qualified companies used by property owners and project managers to verify contractor credentials.

Product overview

QUALIBAT operates as a unified certification and qualification ecosystem for France's construction industry, comprising core qualification services (Qualifications Métiers), mandatory certifications for high-risk activities (Certifications Métiers), and specialized sub-department CERTIBAT for training organizations and building professionals. The portfolio includes asbestos certification (1552), RGE environmental labeling for energy renovation, air permeability measurements, and BIM digital qualifications. Service delivery is supported by the Espace Entreprise online platform for application management, a public directory of 53,000+ qualified companies (web and mobile), the Qualibothèque documentation library, and FEEBAT training partnerships for RGE certification. Most qualifications carry a 4-year validity with annual monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RGE Qualibat: Environmental guarantee certification for professionals in energy renovation
• Eco Artisan
• Pro de la performance énergétique

Products and services

• Qualifications Métiers Professional qualifications for construction industry trades (excluding electricity), evaluated by independent commissions of volunteer building professionals. Recognizes technical competence, financial health, and administrative compliance. Valid for 4 years with annual monitoring.
• Certifications Métiers Mandatory certifications for high-risk construction activities requiring stricter evaluation than standard qualifications. Includes wood treatment (1522, 1523, 1532), fire-resistant metalwork (4453), metal building structures (2413), rope access work (1452), air permeability testing (8721), and clean room air treatment (5313).
• Certification Amiante 1552 Mandatory COFRAC-accredited certification (under ISO/EN 17065) for asbestos removal companies. Includes probatory certification (2 years) followed by 5-year certification with annual audits and on-site inspections. Covers all asbestos removal or encapsulation work.
• CERTIBAT Distinct division of QUALIBAT that certifies architects, individual home builders (constructeurs de maisons individuelles), training organizations, and CSPS coordinators. Offers QSE management system certifications and QUALIOPI certification for construction training providers. COFRAC-accredited under NF/EN 17065.
• Mention RGE (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement) Government-recognized environmental designation affixed to QUALIBAT qualifications, signifying that a professional is authorized to perform energy renovation works eligible for public financial aid programs (MaPrimeRénov', CEE, eco-PTZ). Valid for 4 years, requires annual monitoring and FEEBAT training. Covers insulation, window replacement, heat pump installation, solar systems, ventilation, and comprehensive renovation packages.
• Mesures et Perméabilité à l'Air Air permeability measurement qualifications for building envelope and HVAC systems. Classes include 8711 (building air leakage), 8721 (hydraulic network permeability), 8731 (individual home energy audits), and 8741 (mechanical ventilation verification). Required for RT 2012 and RE 2020 compliance.
• Mention Numérique BIM Digital BIM qualification for construction professionals who integrate building information modeling into their processes. Open to all construction professionals regardless of company size, recognizing ability to work with digital modeling tools and digital collaboration.
• Annuaire des Entreprises Qualifiées Public directory of 53,000+ qualified construction companies and RGE-labeled artisans. Searchable by trade, specialty, qualification code, employee count, and geographic zone. Available via web platform and mobile application, used by property owners and project managers to verify contractor credentials in real time.
• Application Mobile Qualibat Mobile application enabling users to search the directory of qualified companies on-the-go, filter results by location, trade, technical level, revenue, headcount, seniority, and certification. Features clean, ergonomic design.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53,000 qualified professionals representing approximately 10% of France's ~500,000 construction companies
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• EnerJ-meeting Lyon 2026minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 May 2026QUALIBAT is a partner of EnerJ-meeting Lyon 2026, a major one-day event for sustainable and high-performance building solutions, held September 15, 2026 at Palais de la Bourse, Lyon. QUALIBAT offered a promotional registration code (PTNQUALIBAT2026L) to attendees and participated as a brand ambassador for energy renovation professionals.
• BIM World 2026minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 April 2026QUALIBAT participated as a recognized partner at BIM World 2026, hosting a roundtable titled 'Le BIM, un outil utile à l'économie circulaire' (BIM as a Tool for the Circular Economy). The event featured participation from QUALIBAT President Gérard Senior, Fabio Mastroianni of Agyre, and Hadrien Amaury of Seqens. The replay was published on YouTube.
• CERTIBATcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCERTIBAT is an internal division of QUALIBAT, operating as a distinct COFRAC-accredited certification body for training organizations, architects, constructors of individual houses, and QSE management systems. While legally part of the same association, CERTIBAT serves a complementary market segment (training and professional certification beyond trade qualifications) and maintains its own brand identity, pricing schedule, and nomenclature (certibat.fr). QUALIBAT has full operational oversight of CERTIBAT's activities.
• FEEBATcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFEEBAT (Formation aux économies d'énergie dans le bâtiment) is the mandated training organization for professionals seeking RGE designation through QUALIBAT. Candidates must complete FEEBAT training (or equivalent) before receiving the RGE qualification. FEEBAT also maintains a directory of approved training organizations and develops training modules on energy renovation. QUALIBAT directs all prospective RGE applicants to FEEBAT as the standard training pathway.
• API entreprisemajorTechnology or IntegrationQUALIBAT has a partnership with API entreprise, a French government data exchange platform that allows QUALIBAT to automatically retrieve administrative data about applicant companies (Kbis, URSSAF, CIBTP, SIREN) using only the SIRET number. This integration reduces the documentation burden on applicants — QUALIBAT reports having 80% of required administrative documents already in its possession from this data source — and accelerates the qualification review process.
• France Renov (france-renov.gouv.fr)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrance Renov is the official French government portal for energy renovation. QUALIBAT-qualified RGE professionals are listed on France Renov, making it a critical channel for property owners seeking subsidy-eligible contractors. QUALIBAT directs homeowners to the France Renov site for subsidy simulation tools and program details, while France Renov directs users to QUALIBAT-certified professionals. This is a bidirectional referral relationship central to the French energy renovation ecosystem.
• ANAH (Agence Nationale de l'Habitat)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerANAH is the French National Housing Agency that administers financial subsidies (including MaPrimeRénov') for residential renovation. RGE qualification through QUALIBAT is a prerequisite for homeowners to access ANAH subsidies for energy renovation work. This regulatory linkage makes ANAH an integral partner in the QUALIBAT RGE ecosystem, though the relationship is government-mandated rather than commercial.
• DGCCRF (Direction Générale de la Concurrence, de la Consommation et de la Répression des Fraudes)minorOthersThe DGCCRF conducts market surveillance to identify fraudulent construction companies, including those misusing RGE logos or falsifying qualification certificates. QUALIBAT collaborates with DGCCRF by maintaining a list of suspended/radiated companies and operating a signalement (reporting) form for fraud victims. QUALIBAT also refers fraud victims to the SignalConso platform operated by DGCCRF.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• AFNOR Certification: French certification body issuing ISO, professional, and product certifications (including RGE-adjacent schemes). Overlaps with QUALIBAT on regulated construction-related certifications but operates across all industries, not just building trades.
• Apave: Major French TIC (testing, inspection, certification) group with construction-sector offerings including technical control (bureau de contrôle) and COFRAC-accredited certifications. Adjacent to QUALIBAT on construction compliance and inspection services.
• Bureau Veritas France: Global TIC player with substantial French construction-related certification and inspection activity. Less specialized in trade qualifications but could encroach on regulated certifications, including asbestos.

Direct peers

• CERTIVEA: French certification body for building and infrastructure professionals (HQE, BREEAM LEED, NF Bâtiments Tertiaires). Overlaps with CERTIBAT on building quality/environmental certification and competes for the same project-owner audience.
• Qualit'EnR: Qualification body for renewable energy installers (solar thermal, photovoltaics, biomass, heat pumps) in France. Competes directly with QUALIBAT's RGE scheme for the energy-renovation contractor segment, with overlapping qualification logic and government subsidy linkages.
• OPQIBI: French qualification body for engineering and technical studies professionals. Uses the same peer-evaluation model as QUALIBAT for competence verification and serves a complementary segment (intellectual services vs. site execution) of the construction value chain.

Others

• COFRAC: French accreditation body that accredits QUALIBAT itself for ISO 17065. Not a competitor; an upstream regulator whose accreditation decisions shape the competitive landscape of certification providers in France.

Emerging players

• DEKRA Certification France: European TIC group offering QSE, asbestos, and energy-related certifications in France. Competes with CERTIBAT for training organization and management system audits, particularly for non-trade professional categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Qualibat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qualibat
• Xx.com/qualibat

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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