What Fayolle does

Fayolle (& Fils) is a family-owned French construction and public works company founded in 1929 and headquartered in Soisy-sous-Montmorency, Île-de-France, operating across all eight departments of the region with 258 employees. The company delivers an integrated portfolio through five core divisions — Travaux Publics (roadworks, signage, asphalt, urban cleanliness, snow removal), Génie Civil (sanitation, water, transport infrastructure, public service delegations), Bâtiment (public facilities, social housing, tertiary), Espaces Verts (landscaping with 90 staff across three sites), and Propreté Urbaine (50 staff, 13 contracts) — supplemented by specialized subsidiaries Fayolle Marine / Fayolle Plaisance (port and marina exploitation including Port Seine Parisii), Applic Sol (phosphorescent and specialized coatings), and Fayolle Désamiantage (SS4/SS3-certified asbestos removal).

The business model is exclusively B2G: revenue is generated through competitive public procurement (one-time project contracts for construction and civil engineering) and recurring managed-services contracts (maintenance baux across hundreds of buildings, DSP concessions for sanitation networks and ports). Vertical integration is a defining feature, with owned production assets including an asphalt plant in Gennevilliers, a white cement plant in Argenteuil, quarries in Creuse, an in-house carpentry workshop, a materials testing laboratory, and a fleet of 150 heavy trucks, 150 construction machines, and 200 utility vehicles (including GNV and electric units). Customer segments are municipalities of all sizes across Île-de-France, government departments (notably Hauts-de-Seine for 380 buildings), public housing providers, defense (ESID), and Olympic delivery entity SOLIDEO.

The go-to-market is relationship-driven public tendering, supported by participation in regional mayor conventions (Salon des Maires), a strong track record of Mairie de Paris quality awards (four consecutive years of 1er Prix de la Bonne Tenue des Chantiers, 2022–2025), and recent wins of Victoires de l'Investissement Local (2025) and Victoires Mobilités Durables (2026). Technical execution relies on traditional construction methods augmented by BIM-based design on larger conception-construction tenders, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the 2024 homepage figure is shown as a placeholder.

Name

Fayolle

Legal name

FAYOLLE & FILS

Website

https://fayolle.eu

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Fayolle is a family-owned French public works and construction firm founded in 1929 serving municipalities and government entities across all eight departments of Île-de-France through five integrated divisions covering roadworks, civil engineering, building construction, green spaces, and urban cleanliness, supported by owned production assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Works Construction

NAICS

Remediation and Other Waste Management Services (5629), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Landscape Architectural Services (54132)

SIC

Construction Machinery & Equip (3531), Sanitary Services (4950), Hazardous Waste Management (4955)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste & Hazardous Materials Management (incl. HazMat) (BPAHAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Owner/Operator Representation & Port Disbursement Account (PDA) Management (TLAHAJAJ)

Keywords

• Public works construction
• Civil engineering services
• Building construction
• Urban maintenance services
• Port management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Soisy-sous-Montmorency

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Works Contracts: One-time project-based contracts for municipalities including road construction, civil engineering, and building projects through competitive public procurement.
2. Maintenance Contracts (Baux): Recurring maintenance contracts (baux) with municipalities for ongoing services such as road maintenance, green space upkeep, urban cleanliness, and building maintenance.
3. Delegation of Service Public (DSP): Service delegation contracts for public infrastructure operation including sanitation networks and port management with recurring service fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fayolle is a family-owned construction and public works company that executes municipal infrastructure projects, civil engineering works, building construction, green space maintenance, urban cleanliness, and port exploitation across Île-de-France. The company operates through public procurement and competitive bidding, serving municipalities, government agencies, public institutions, and social housing providers. Its offering is vertically integrated with in-house production facilities (asphalt and cement plants, quarries, carpentry workshop, materials laboratory) and specialized subsidiaries for sanitation DSP, port management, asbestos removal, and phosphorescent surface coatings.

Product overview

Fayolle is a construction and public works company serving municipalities and public entities in Île-de-France. The company operates a multi-service portfolio structured around five core service divisions: Travaux Publics (public works/road infrastructure), Génie Civil (civil engineering), Bâtiment (building construction), Espaces Verts (green spaces), and Propreté Urbaine (urban cleanliness). These core services are supported by specialized subsidiaries including Fayolle Marine/Fayolle Plaisance for port exploitation, DSP Assainissement for sanitation services, and Fayolle Désamiantage for asbestos removal. The company also maintains internal production capabilities through an asphalt plant, white cement plant, quarries, a carpentry workshop, materials laboratory, and a fleet of 150 trucks and 150 construction machines. The integrated structure allows Fayolle to offer comprehensive project delivery from design through construction to ongoing maintenance for public sector clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fayolle Marine: Subsidiary specializing in port and marina management, operating ports in Paris (Arsenal, La Villette), Nogent-sur-Marne, Pantin, and Cormeilles-en-Parisis
• Fayolle Désamantiage
• Applic Sol

Products and services

• Travaux Publics (Public Works) Public works services including new construction and maintenance of roads, utility networks, sanitation, asphalt and paving surfaces, horizontal and vertical signage, asbestos removal, urban cleanliness, and snow removal for municipalities and public entities in Île-de-France.
• Génie Civil (Civil Engineering) Civil engineering services covering creation, rehabilitation, and maintenance of structures for rainwater and wastewater collection, transport and treatment, as well as road, rail, and waterway transport infrastructure, including public service delegation operations for sanitation networks.
• Bâtiment (Building Construction) Construction and execution of public facilities including sports, school, and administrative buildings, social housing, and tertiary buildings, plus building maintenance and renovation, delivered through design-build and traditional procurement approaches.
• Espaces Verts (Green Spaces & Landscaping) Green space and landscaping services employing 90 people across three sites (Ennery, Domont, Andilly), covering maintenance of green spaces and basins, landscape development, and creation of parks and vegetated areas for municipalities.
• Propreté Urbaine (Urban Cleanliness) Urban cleanliness services with 50 people managing 13 municipal urban cleanliness contracts, including manual and mechanical sweeping, event cleanup, and maintenance of public spaces for municipalities.
• Exploitation Portuaire (Port Management) Port management and operation services through Fayolle Marine and Fayolle Plaisance subsidiaries, managing marina operations at Port de l'Arsenal, La Villette, Nogent-sur-Marne, Pantin, and Port Seine Parisii at Cormeilles-en-Parisis (the largest marina in Île-de-France with 110 berths and 1,200 housing units).
• DSP Assainissement (Sanitation Service Delegation) Public service delegation for sanitation, managing sewage network exploitation with 500km of networks, 22 basins, and 36 pumping stations under long-term municipal concession contracts.
• Fayolle Désamiantage (Asbestos Removal) Asbestos removal subsidiary certified SS4 and SS3 for contaminated land, civil engineering, and all types of buildings including industrial sites, schools, and public facilities.
• Applic Sol (Surface Coatings) Specialized subsidiary for surface treatments including phosphorescent paint applications for urban pathways and greenways, plus conventional road marking and pavement coatings.
• Marché d'Entretien Bâtiments (Building Maintenance Contracts) Multi-year building maintenance contracts (baux tous corps d'état) covering departmental building portfolios including colleges, sports facilities, social services (PMI), and administrative buildings for public institutions in Île-de-France.
• Signalisation Horizontale et Verticale (Road Signage) Horizontal and vertical road signage services with 5 dedicated teams operating daily across departments 75, 78, 92, and 95, providing road marking and panel installation for departmental and municipal road networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won largest cycling lane contract in Paris (€52M+)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, major and minor.

• Urbanera (Bouygues Immobilier)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2022Partnership for development of Seine Parisii mixed-use district including marina port. Urbanera signed exploitation agreement for port operations with Fayolle Plaisance.
• Fayolle MarinecoreOthersSubsidiary specializing in marina and port management. Currently manages Port de l'Arsenal and La Villette in Paris, port in Nogent-sur-Marne, and Port Seine Parisii in Cormeilles-en-Parisis.
• Fayolle PlaisancecoreOthersSubsidiary for port exploitation services, managing pleasure boat harbors and marina operations across Île-de-France.
• Applic SolcoreOthersSubsidiary of Fayolle France specializing in surface treatments including phosphorescent paint applications for urban pathways.
• Fayolle DésamantiagecoreOthersSubsidiary certified SS4 and SS3 for asbestos removal in civil engineering and all types of buildings including industrial sites.
• SOLIDEOflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSociety responsible for delivery of Olympic works. Fayolle awarded contracts for Village des Médias roads and infrastructure work for Paris 2024 Olympics.
• Enia ArchitectesmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm partner in MESS Fort de Montrouge design-build project. Won Paris Design Award 2023 together.
• Solétanche BachymajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFoundation and geotechnical engineering specialist partner in MESS Fort de Montrouge project groupement.
• GLC (CMBP)majorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner for Aquaval Olympic swimming center project, specifically for structural steel work.
• EgismajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering consultancy partner in Saint-Germain-en-Laye conception-construction project for 70 social housing units and radiotherapy center.
• Jacques RougeriemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitect for Aquaval Olympic swimming center project in Val Parisis, designed with wave-like architecture.
• Filiao AménagementminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLandscape architect partner for Herblay-sur-Seine city center requalification project.
• CITALLIOSmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUrban development partner for ZAC du Parc d'Affaires renaturation project in Asnières-sur-Seine, awarded Victoires de l'Investissement Local.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Demathieu Bard: Independent French construction group active in building, public works, and civil engineering with strong presence in Île-de-France. Comparable to Fayolle in regional concentration and project-based public-sector model.
• Razel-Bec: Mid-sized French public works and civil engineering firm (Fayat group), active in roads, earthworks, sanitation networks, and major infrastructure across Île-de-France and nationally. Closely comparable to Fayolle in scale, service mix, and customer base (municipalities and public agencies).
• Spie Batignolles: Mid-to-large French construction group operating across public works, civil engineering, building, and energy services, with significant Île-de-France municipal exposure. Comparable service portfolio and customer base to Fayolle.
• NGE (Nouvelles Générations d'Entrepreneurs): Multi-disciplinary French construction group covering public works, civil engineering, building, and environmental services with strong Île-de-France presence. Comparable to Fayolle's five-division structure and public-sector focus.
• Léon Grosse: Family-controlled French construction group with strong building, public works, and heritage restoration activities, including major Île-de-France municipal projects. Comparable ownership structure and service breadth to Fayolle.
• Sade CGTH: Specialist in water and sanitation network construction and maintenance, with DSP contracts across France. Directly comparable to Fayolle's Génie Civil division and DSP Assainissement operations managing 500km of networks.

Broad incumbents

• Fayat: Independent French construction group (parent of Razel-Bec) covering public works, building, metals, and mechanical services across France. Comparable to Fayolle at the group level as a mid-sized, diversified family-influenced construction platform.
• Colas: World leader in road construction and maintenance (Bouygues subsidiary) with dominant Île-de-France presence and owned asphalt plants. Competes with Fayolle on road and cycling infrastructure tenders but at significantly larger scale.
• Eurovia: Vinci subsidiary specializing in road construction, urban development, and rail infrastructure, with extensive Île-de-France activity. Direct competitor on cycling lanes, placemaking, and road works tenders where Fayolle won its €52M cycling contract.
• Eiffage Route: Larger French road construction and civil engineering player (Eiffage group) active across Île-de-France. Comparable in core travaux publics activities but operates at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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