What Online construction does

Construire Online S.A.R.L. ("Construireonline") is a privately held French design office founded in 2006 and headquartered in Tournefeuille (Haute-Garonne), with a second location in Toulouse. The company operates a digital catalog of 513+ downloadable residential house plans in styles ranging from modern and contemporary to traditional, across L/U/V shapes, multiple floors, and budget tiers. Plans are sold online in tiered formats — Plan Simple (€14.90), Plan Cotation, Plan Complet (€99.90), and Editable DWG+SketchUp bundles (€199.00) — with immediate PDF delivery, secure payment via Crédit Agricole and PayPal, multilingual support (French, English, Portuguese), and customer-account features including favorites and email follow-up.

On top of the catalog, Construire Online layers complementary services: custom plan design and building permit preparation (Permis de construire, Déclaration Préalable) with RT2012/RT2020 thermal compliance attestation, sold nationwide; plan modification services (€360 TTC) and infographics/3D illustration services from €250 HT; and full maîtrise d'œuvre (project management and construction supervision) in the Haute-Garonne and Gers departments, anchored by a vetted regional artisan network. A "Pro Space" targets building professionals (architects, developers, craftsmen, real estate operators) with unbranded HD imagery (€300 HT) and editable plan bundles (€450 HT), and the BOX TRAVAUX initiative generates lead-referral fees by connecting customers to trusted construction partners across France.

The underlying technology stack is built on CAD/DAO authoring tools (DWG, SketchUp) with in-house illustration (three illustrators/graphic designers) producing 3D renderings; the Virtual Plan 3D augmented reality application (available on Google Play) lets customers visualize plans on tablets and smartphones. The team remains small (1–10 employees, including a construction economist), the company is bootstrapped with no disclosed outside investment, and ownership resides with the founding building professionals. Distribution is primarily product-led via SEO, content (a sizeable construction dictionary/guide), YouTube, and social channels, supplemented by direct enterprise sales for professional offerings and regional field activity for construction services. A 10-year décennale-style warranty covers plans, permit files, and construction monitoring deliverables.

Name

Online construction

Legal name

Construire Online S.A.R.L.

Website

https://construireonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Construire Online is a French S.A.R.L. founded in 2006 that sells a catalog of 513+ downloadable house plans (PDF, DWG, SketchUp) to individual homebuilders across France, supplementing digital sales with building permits, professional imagery, and regional construction management in Haute-Garonne and Gers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design Services

NAICS

Drafting Services (541340)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB)

Keywords

• House plan downloads
• Building permit services
• Construction project management
• Residential architectural design
• CAD plan files

Headquarters

HQ city

Tournefeuille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. House Plan Downloads: One-time purchase of downloadable house plans in various formats (simple PDF, dimensioned PDF, complete plans, editable DWG/SketchUp files). Revenue from individual customers purchasing from catalog.
2. Professional Image and Plan Sales: High-definition images without Construire Online branding (300€ HT) and complete editable plans plus images (450€ HT) sold to building professionals
3. Custom Plan Design and Building Permits: Custom house plan design and construction permit preparation services for individual clients. Includes RT2020 compliance attestation.
4. Maîtrise d'Œuvre (Construction Management): Project management and construction supervision services in Haute-Garonne and Gers departments. Includes artisan coordination, works monitoring, and construction contract management with defined fees.
5. BOX TRAVAUX Partner Referrals: Lead generation service connecting customers with trusted construction partners across France for quotes

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Construire Online sells a catalog of 513+ downloadable house plans in multiple formats (PDF, DWG, SketchUp) starting at €14.90, with immediate digital delivery to individual homebuilders nationwide. The company also prepares building permit files (PCMI documents with RT2020 attestation) and provides regional construction project management (Maîtrise d'œuvre) in Haute-Garonne and Gers, complemented by professional HD images and editable CAD packages for building professionals.

Product overview

Construire Online is a French design office (S.A.R.L.) specializing in downloadable house plans and construction services since 2006. The company operates as a catalog marketplace for 513+ house plans with tiered offerings (Plan Simple, Cotation, Complet, Editable), complemented by administrative services (Permis de construire, Déclaration Préalable, RT2020 attestation) and physical construction management (Maîtrise d'œuvre) in Haute-Garonne and Gers. Professional offerings include high-definition images and editable CAD files (DWG/SketchUp). A mobile AR application (Virtual Plan 3D) enables augmented reality visualization of plans on tablets and smartphones.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Virtual Plan 3D: Augmented reality application allowing visualization of house plans through smartphone or tablet devices.
• BOX TRAVAUX

Products and services

• Downloadable House Plans (Plans de maison à télécharger) Catalog of 513+ downloadable residential house plans offered in multiple formats (PDF, DWG, SketchUp) at tiered detail levels (simple scale, dimensioned, complete, editable). Plans cover modern, contemporary, and traditional styles with options for single-story, multi-story, basement, L/U/V shapes, and various bedroom counts. Prices start at €14.90. Available for individual homebuilders and self-builders across metropolitan France.
• Building Permit Service (Permis de construire) Complete building permit preparation service including the full administrative PCMI1–PCMI8 file, landscape notice (DP), thermal regulation attestation (RT2020 with BBIO calculation), and submission to local authorities. Starting from €600 HT. Includes preliminary project drafts (Avant-projet) and simplified Déclaration Préalable for smaller projects. Valid across metropolitan France.
• Construction Project Management (Maîtrise d'œuvre) Full construction project management acting as Maître d'œuvre (project owner representative) in Haute-Garonne (31) and Gers (32) departments. Includes site supervision, artisan and contractor coordination, construction monitoring, technical advice, and construction contract management with fees structured by project cost tranches. Includes RT2012 conformity obligations.
• Virtual Plan 3D (AR mobile application) Augmented reality mobile application available on Google Play Store allowing customers to visualize Construire Online house plans in 3D using tablet or smartphone cameras, bringing plans to life before purchase.
• Professional Images and Editable Plans Packages (Offres Professionnelles) Dedicated professional offerings for architects, developers, craftsmen, and real estate professionals. Includes HD commercial images (1800x1200px) without Construire Online branding at 300€ HT, and a combined package of HD images plus complete editable plans (PDF, DWG, SketchUp) at 450€ HT with progressive pricing. Payment available in 2 installments.
• Infographics and 3D Visualization Services Custom infographics and 3D visualization services for real estate projects and catalogs, including exterior 3D views, axonometric projections, and interior 3D renders. Starting from 250€ HT per image. Targeted at building professionals, real estate marketers, and developers.
• Plan Modification Service Standalone plan modification service at 360€ TTC that updates interior plans, surface tables, sections, facades, and 3D views of an existing catalog plan to a client's specifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year warranty on all plans and building permit files
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Partner ArchitectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor construction projects exceeding 150m² habitable surface, which legally requires an architect in France, Construire Online partners with an architect to provide required services. This partnership enables compliance with French building regulations while offering comprehensive permit services.
• BOX TRAVAUX Partner NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBOX TRAVAUX is a lead generation service connecting Construire Online customers with trusted construction companies and craftsmen across France for quotes. Partners are vetted for quality and competitive pricing.
• Regional Artisans and Construction CompaniescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetwork of vetted artisans and construction companies in Haute-Garonne and Gers departments enabling Construire Online's maîtrise d'œuvre services. These partners are selected for quality, competence, and competitive pricing to ensure construction quality and deadline compliance.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Architectural Designs: Largest US online house plan marketplace selling downloadable plans in PDF and CAD formats with a deep catalog—closest international analog to Construire Online's digital catalog + tiered pricing model.
• ePlans: Online house plan marketplace with downloadable plans in PDF, DWG and other CAD formats serving consumers and professionals—mirrors Construire Online's catalog/download structure and tiered offer.
• Houseplans.com: Long-running US online house plan marketplace with downloadable plans across many categories and designer partnerships—core digital-model peer competing for the same self-build buyer journey.
• The Plan Collection: US-based house plan marketplace selling downloadable plans with a dedicated professional/pro edition—structural peer to Construire Online's pro space tier and bundled image+plan offerings.
• Dream Home Source: Online house plan marketplace aggregating 30,000+ plans from multiple designers in downloadable formats—analogous digital-model peer with much larger catalog but similar consumer positioning.

Regional players

• Habitatpresto: French home improvement and renovation services marketplace connecting homeowners with local pros—regional peer addressing the same French self-build/renovation buyer with a marketplace/lead-gen model rather than a downloadable catalog.

Broad incumbents

• Houzz: Global home design and renovation platform with photos, ideas, and pro discovery—captures the same inspiration-to-pro research behavior that precedes house plan downloads, but at much broader scope.
• Hexaôm: Major French residential homebuilder (Hexaôm, Maison Familiale) operating a nationwide design-build network, overlapping directly with Construire Online's integrated plans-to-construction offering across France.
• Maisons France Confort: France's largest homebuilder with nationwide design + construction capabilities. Competes with Construire Online on the construction management dimension of its offering while operating at much larger volume.

Emerging players

• Floorplanner: Browser-based 2D and 3D floor plan design tool used by both consumers and professionals—overlaps with Construire Online's Virtual Plan 3D AR visualization through plan editing and rendering capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/construironline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrAtbPtqNvMDnkaW0IFXRxQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/construireonline

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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