Soleam
SOLEAM is a French Société publique locale that delivers urban planning, public building construction, urban renewal, and infrastructure projects on behalf of the Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence and nine shareholder municipalities in the Provence region.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2010
- HeadquartersMarseille-en-beauvaisis, France
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Soleam does
SOLEAM (Société locale d'équipement et d'aménagement de l'aire métropolitaine) is a French Société publique locale (SPL) founded on March 30, 2010 and headquartered in Marseille. It operates as the in-house public development vehicle for the Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence and nine shareholder municipalities (Marseille, Aubagne, La Ciotat, Marignane, Roquefort-la-Bédoule, Salon-de-Provence, Port-de-Bouc, Miramas, Gémenos). The company delivers urban planning, public facility construction, urban renewal, and infrastructure projects exclusively through mandates and concessions awarded by these public shareholders — there is no commercial customer base.
The company's offer is organised around four service lines: Aménager (urban development and zoning), Construire (public buildings such as schools, gymnasiums, cultural facilities), Renouveler (heritage rehabilitation, brownfield reconversion, social housing), and Infrastructure (mobility corridors, drainage, public space). Notable programmes include the Opération Grand Centre-Ville de Marseille (1,000 hectares, 35 intervention poles), the ZAC Hauts de Sainte-Marthe (330,050 m² SDP), the Concession La Capelette (91 hectares), the Voie Verte de l'Huveaune (14 km greenway), the Technocentre Pôle Industrie du Futur in Marignane, and the École des Arts de Marignane (~€9M). SOLEAM applies nature-based Mediterranean urban solutions (landscape swales, soil de-sealing, renaturation, urban agriculture) and pursues certifications such as BDM Silver and Port Propre.
Commercially, SOLEAM does not sell consumer products; revenue is contractual and project-based, funded by public budgets, subsidies, and land sales negotiated through public procurement. The company reported "0 millions d'euros" of revenue on its website for 2024 (a placeholder), holds €6M in registered share capital, employed 63 collaborators as of January 1, 2025, and manages 38 active operations. Its technology stack is domain expertise and partner-driven engineering (Eiffage Construction, ARTELIA, Bouygues Immobilier, Kaufman & Broad, Constructa, Agence Guillermin, OH!SOM Architectes) rather than proprietary software. SOLEAM is governed by a Président (currently Michel Roux, elected June 2026) and led operationally by Directeur Général Jean-Yves Miaux.
Soleam firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Soleam
- Legal name
- Société locale d'équipement et d'aménagement de l'aire métropolitaine (SOLEAM)
- Website
- https://soleam.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2010
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- SOLEAM is a French Société publique locale that delivers urban planning, public building construction, urban renewal, and infrastructure projects on behalf of the Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence and nine shareholder municipalities in the Provence region.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Soleam industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Public Urban Development Services
- NAICS
- Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices (551114)
- SIC
- Operative Builders (1531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)
Keywords
Where Soleam is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Marseille-en-beauvaisis
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Soleam business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Public Mandates and Concessions: SOLEAM generates revenue by executing urban development, construction, and renewal mandates and concessions on behalf of public shareholder-collectivities (Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence, municipalities). Revenue is contractual and negotiated per project, funded through public budgets, subsidies, and land sales. No consumer-facing product revenue exists.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | No public pricing tiers apply — projects are contracted through public mandates and concessions with negotiated budgets. |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
Soleam product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Soleam is a local public development company that delivers urban planning, public facility construction, urban renewal, and public infrastructure projects on behalf of its public shareholder-collectivities in the Aix-Marseille metropolitan area. It operates as an execution vehicle for territorial development operations, handling the full lifecycle of operations from feasibility and regulatory approval through construction and post-delivery, with 38 active operations under management at any given time.
Product overview
SOLEAM is a Société publique locale (local public company) providing urban development, construction, and renewal services across the Provence metropolitan area. The company operates through four core service lines: Aménagement (urban development/planning), Construction (public buildings and infrastructure), Renouvellement (urban renewal/rehabilitation), and Infrastructures (mobility and public space development). Additional services include real estate sales and rentals. Major ongoing projects include the Grand Centre-Ville de Marseille operation (1,000 hectares), the 14-kilometer Voie Verte de l'Huveaune greenway, the Technocentre Pôle Industrie du Futur technology hub, multiple school constructions, and various urban renewal zones including La Capelette (91 hectares) and Hauts de Sainte-Marthe (330,050 m²). The company also implements nature-based solutions for urban resilience including water management and biodiversity enhancement.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Aménager — Urban Planning Operations Urban planning service line delivering territorial development strategies, regulatory approvals, feasibility studies, and planning operations on behalf of public shareholder-collectivities in the Aix-Marseille metropolitan area.
- Construire — Public Facility Construction Public facility construction service line delivering public buildings and civic infrastructure projects commissioned by Soleam's public shareholder-collectivities, from project structuring through delivery.
- Renouveler — Urban Renewal Operations
- Infrastructure — Public Infrastructure Development
Quantifiable outcome
- OPAH-RU Multi-Sites (2016-2021): 75 buildings treated (common parts), 100 housing units rehabilitated across 5 hyper-centre poles in Marseille
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Soleam
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments1 record
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Soleam technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
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Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Soleam partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.
- Eiffage ConstructioncoreLead contractor for the Technocentre Pôle Industrie du Futur in Marignane (Métropole AMP commission). Eiffage Construction leads a consortium including AI Project (architect), Atelier Anne Gardoni (landscape architect), ARTELIA (engineering), ENGIE Cofely (maintenance), Even Conseil (sustainable development), and specialist trades (EES Méditerranée, Clevia Méditerranée, Linda Coeuret space planner).
- ARTELIAcoreEngineering and design consultancy serving multiple SOLEAM projects including Technocentre Marignane, ZAC Hauts de Sainte-Marthe (with Agence Guillermin/SAFEGE/Cyril Dérobert), Voie Verte de l'Huveaune, Anse du Pharo (as mandataire), PRU Vallon de Malpassé, and public space works. One of SOLEAM's most frequently engaged engineering partners.
- OH!SOM ArchitectescoreLead architect for the École élémentaire de Roquefort-la-Bédoule project. OH!SOM Architectes leads a multidisciplinary team including SP2I (technical engineering coordinator), A2MS (acoustics), and Hervé Der Sahakian (landscape architect) for this school construction project mandated by the Ville de Roquefort-la-Bédoule.
- Lacube Architectes + Bonte MigozzicoreJoint architecture team (mandataire) for the Groupe scolaire et Gymnase La Capelette project in Marseille's 10th arrondissement. The team coordinates with engineering (EGE), acoustics (IGETEC), fire safety (2L Sécurité), technical control (Bureau Veritas), and SPS coordination (DEKRA Industrial) for this major public facilities project.
- Agence GuillermincoreLead landscape architect for ZAC Hauts de Sainte-Marthe (mandataire, 330,050 m² SDP development) and ZAC de la Jarre (mandataire with ATU). Agence Guillermin is among SOLEAM's primary landscape and urban design partners, handling large-scale Mediterranean urban development zones.
- Urban LinkscoreAwarded the call for projects to rehabilitate the historic Dragées Régence industrial brownfield in Aubagne city centre into a hybrid space (coworking, offices, creche, terraces). Urban Links was selected from three preselected candidates to transform the 1,300 m² heritage site into a vibrant mixed-use hub.
- Atelier ADPcoreLead heritage architect for the rehabilitation of the Dragées Régence factory in Aubagne. Atelier ADP coordinates with AIES (structural engineering), Novacert (environment), and NCT (broker) for this adaptive reuse project converting a 19th-century confectionery factory into a mixed-use cultural and economic hub.
- LANDACT + SAFEGEcoreMaster planning consortium (mandataire: LANDACT landscape architect; SAFEGE engineering) for PRU La Savine, a 14-hectare urban renewal project in Marseille's north (15th arrondissement). The team also includes Germe/Jam as architect-urbanist for this ANRU-supported neighbourhood revitalisation.
- Atelier DONJERKOVICcoreLead heritage architect for the rehabilitation of the Bastide Montgolfier, a Monument Historique in Marseille's 14th arrondissement within the ZAC Hauts de Sainte-Marthe. The project, commissioned by Ville de Marseille and Métropole AMP, aims to restore the 19th-century manor to its 1919 grandeur while developing agricultural and educational activities on the 12-hectare estate.
- PANORAMA ARCHITECTUREcoreLead architect for the Village d'entreprises de l'Anse du Pharo restructuring project in Marseille's 7th arrondissement (15,600 m² site). PANORAMA ARCHITECTURE leads the design for a maritime business village targeting 'Port propre' and 'BDM' sustainability certifications, in partnership with ARTELIA as engineering mandataire.
- Bouygues ImmobiliermajorReal estate developer selected for the La Capelette urban development zone (91 hectares, 207,000 m² programme) in Marseille's 10th arrondissement. Bouygues Immobilier contributes to housing development within the mixed-use concession managed by SOLEAM for Métropole AMP.
- Kaufman & BroadmajorMajor French real estate developer participating in housing programmes within SOLEAM's La Capelette urban concession. Contributes to residential development within the 142,000 m² SDP housing target of this 91-hectare urban renewal zone.
- URBATcoreDeveloper awarded the îlot 15 development within the La Capelette urban concession (awarded April 2024). URBAT is developing a specific building plot within the 207,000 m² SDP mixed-use programme of this major urban renewal zone.
- ConstructamajorReal estate developer selected for multiple SOLEAM projects: ZAC Hauts de Sainte-Marthe (14th arrondissement, Marseille) and ZAC de la Jarre (9th arrondissement, Marseille). One of SOLEAM's most frequently engaged developer partners across the metropolitan territory.
- GagneraudcoreConstruction contractor engaged for PRU Vallon de Malpassé (3-hectare urban renewal, Marseille) and PRU La Savine (14-hectare urban renewal). Gagneraud handles civil engineering and public space construction works for these ANRU-supported neighbourhood renewal projects.
- SEARIMmajorSocial housing developer (3F SUD group) and real estate partner for PRU La Savine neighbourhood renewal in Marseille's 15th arrondissement. Contributes to social and mixed-tenure housing construction within the 11,390 m² SDP programme.
- 3F SUDmajorMajor social housing operator and developer (allied with SEARIM) participating in PRU La Savine. 3F SUD contributes social housing units and resident services within the 14-hectare urban renewal programme targeting neighbourhood revitalisation and housing diversification.
- Marion TPcoreCivil engineering contractor for the École des Arts de Marignane project. Marion TP handled demolition of existing structures and constructed 18 micro-piles and a longrine for foundation reinforcement of the heritage façade, enabling construction of the new arts school within a constrained historic urban fabric.
- CRB (Construction Rénovation Bâtiment)coreSingle-contractor construction company delivering the complete rehabilitation of 5 housing units at 6 Rue Lemaître, Marseille 1er (150 m² SDP). CRB handled all trades from asbestos removal through to electrical and ventilation systems in this 12-month social housing project under Grand Centre-Ville concession.
- Métropole Aix-Marseille-ProvenceflagshipPrimary concessionaire, major shareholder, and key institutional partner. The Métropole AMP entrusts SOLEAM with major urban development concessions including Grand Centre-Ville Marseille (1,000 ha), ZAC La Capelette (91 ha), ZAC Hauts de Sainte-Marthe, ZAC de la Jarre, Technocentre Marignane, and numerous public space and renewal projects across the metropolitan territory.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Soleam competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Kaufman & Broad: Major French residential real estate developer participating in SOLEAM's La Capelette housing programs. Operates as an ecosystem partner in the same urban development projects rather than a direct competitor.
- Constructa: French real estate developer participating in multiple SOLEAM urban development zones (Hauts de Sainte-Marthe, ZAC de la Jarre). Comparable as an ecosystem partner within SOLEAM-led concessions rather than a direct peer.
Broad incumbents
- Bouygues Immobilier: Major French residential and mixed-use real estate developer, currently a developer partner within SOLEAM's La Capelette concession. Comparable as a participant in the same urban development value chain, though Bouygues operates across France as a private developer with its own product portfolio.
- Eiffage Construction: Major French general contractor and concession operator delivering urban infrastructure and public buildings nationwide. Comparable to SOLEAM on construction delivery scope (e.g., lead contractor on the Technocentre Marignane project) but operating across all sectors and geographies as a private incumbent.
- VINCI Construction: Large French and global construction group with significant public infrastructure and urban development activity. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating in the same construction and public-facility space as SOLEAM but at much greater scale and across geographies.
Direct peers
- Établissement Public d'Aménagement Euroméditerranée (EPAEM): Public establishment (EPA) leading the Euroméditerranée urban renewal operation in Marseille itself. Directly comparable to SOLEAM as a public urban development entity operating on the same Aix-Marseille-Provence territory with overlapping project areas.
- SPL Lyon Confluence: Société publique locale dedicated to the Lyon Confluence urban regeneration project. Operates with the same SPL legal form and mandate structure as SOLEAM, executing large-scale urban renewal on behalf of public shareholders in a major French metropolitan area.
- EPA Sénart: Établissement public d'aménagement responsible for the Sénart new-town development in Seine-et-Marne. Operates with a similar public development mandate on urban planning, housing, and economic zone development in a defined metropolitan perimeter.
- Grand Paris Aménagement: Public development company (formerly AFTRP) executing major urban operations across the Île-de-France region on behalf of public shareholders. Closely comparable to SOLEAM in legal form (public development entity), mandate scope, and metropolitan-scale urban renewal activity.
Regional players
- Établissement Public Foncier PACA: Regional public land agency supporting urban development and brownfield reconversion in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. Operates on the same territory as SOLEAM with overlapping objectives around land recycling and urban renewal, but focused on land acquisition/portage rather than full development delivery.
Market position
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key highlights7 records
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
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Frequently asked questions about Soleam
What does Soleam do?
Soleam is a local public development company that delivers urban planning, public facility construction, urban renewal, and public infrastructure projects on behalf of its public shareholder-collectivities in the Aix-Marseille metropolitan area. It operates as an execution vehicle for territorial development operations, handling the full lifecycle of operations from feasibility and regulatory approval through construction and post-delivery, with 38 active operations under management at any given time.
Is Soleam a public or private company?
Soleam is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Soleam founded?
Soleam was founded in 2010.
Where is Soleam based?
Soleam is headquartered in Marseille-en-beauvaisis, France, in the Europe region.
How does Soleam make money?
One revenue line is on record: public Mandates and Concessions.
Who are Soleam's main competitors?
Others on record are Kaufman & Broad and Constructa. Broad incumbents are Bouygues Immobilier, Eiffage Construction and VINCI Construction. Direct peers are Établissement Public d'Aménagement Euroméditerranée (EPAEM), SPL Lyon Confluence, EPA Sénart and Grand Paris Aménagement. Établissement Public Foncier PACA is listed as a regional player.
Does Soleam have an API?
No public API is recorded for Soleam.
What industry is Soleam in?
Soleam's product category is Public Urban Development Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAAAA, Commercial General Contracting (New Build). Its NAICS code is 551114 and its SIC code is 1531.