What Pollen Construction Bois does

Pollen Construction Bois is a privately held French construction firm headquartered in Barberaz, near Chambéry, specializing in custom timber-frame (ossature bois) buildings for residential, extension, and tertiary use. The company operates within a service radius of approximately one hour around Chambéry, covering Savoie, Haute-Savoie, Ain, and Isère. Its portfolio spans custom wood-frame houses, extensions and elevations, thermal renovations, roofing and zinguerie (with VELUX roof windows), exterior joinery, and auxiliary structures such as carports, pergolas, and terraces. The company is RGE-certified (Reconnu Garant de l'Environnement), which allows clients to access French government subsidies and tax credits for energy-efficient renovation work.

The company's technical positioning centers on high thermal performance and eco-friendly construction. It exclusively uses natural-origin insulation materials — wood wool (laine de bois) and cellulose wadding (ouate de cellulose) — and pursues Passive House (PASSIF) and RE2020 compliance, with documented outcomes such as R-7.5 m²K/W roof insulation performance. Differentiators include natural summer thermal performance, energy efficiency, and execution against strict French environmental regulations. No proprietary AI, software, or digital platform is associated with the business.

The business model is project-based and direct-to-consumer. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition combines local reputation, word-of-mouth, a portfolio website, and BILIK network membership (a trusted artisans directory in Chambéry). Primary customers are individual homeowners in the Savoie region, with secondary segments including architects and property developers enterprise clients (e.g., Louve Architecture, NA Architecture) and public-sector/education clients (e.g., École Attignat-Oncin). The company employs 11–50 people and reports no external funding, no parent company, and no ownership changes.

Name

Pollen Construction Bois

Legal name

Pollen Construction Bois

Website

https://pollen-construction.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pollen Construction Bois is a privately held French timber-frame construction firm based in Barberaz near Chambéry, designing custom wood-frame houses, extensions, thermal renovations, and tertiary buildings with natural insulation materials and RE2020/Passive House standards for individual homeowners, architects, and public-sector clients across the Savoie region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wood Frame Construction Services

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430)

akta.pro primary industry

Whole-Home Exterior Renovation (Envelope & Curb Appeal) (HSAPAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pergolas, Gazebos & Shade Structures (HSAPALAD), Whole-Home Interior Renovation (Non-Structural) (HSAPAEAC)

Keywords

• Timber frame construction
• Wood frame houses
• Thermal renovation
• Passive house construction
• Natural insulation materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Barberaz

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Wood Frame Construction: Project-based revenue from constructing custom wood frame houses, extensions, and buildings to client specifications. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Pollen Construction Bois designs and builds custom timber-frame (ossature bois) houses, extensions, elevations, tertiary buildings, and ancillary wooden structures such as carports, pergolas, and terraces. The firm also delivers thermal renovation services including roof, façade, and exterior joinery upgrades, exclusively using natural-origin insulation materials to meet RE2020 and Passive House (PASSIF) thermal performance standards. Projects are constructed from client plans, architect designs, or PC (Permis de Construire) plans within a 1-hour radius of Chambéry in the Savoie region of France.

Product overview

Pollen Construction Bois is a specialized wooden frame construction company offering custom timber-frame buildings and renovations. The company operates as a single unified service provider focused on ossature bois (wooden frame) construction, with complementary service categories including new house construction, extensions and elevations, thermal renovation, roofing and zinc work, exterior joinery, and auxiliary structures (shelters, car ports, terraces, pergolas). All services emphasize natural insulation materials and high thermal performance standards (RE2020, Passive House).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Wood Frame Houses (Maison ossature bois) Custom wooden frame house construction meeting high thermal performance standards (RE2020, PASSIF), built from client plans or architect designs for individual homeowners in the Savoie region.
• Wood Frame Extensions and Elevations (Extension & Surélévation ossature bois) Wooden frame extensions, additions, and floor elevations for existing buildings, including residential additions and renovations.
• Thermal Renovation (Rénovation thermique) Thermal renovation services including roof, façade, and exterior joinery improvements using natural insulation materials such as wood wool and cellulose wadding. Includes RGE-certified work enabling customers to access government subsidies and tax credits.
• Roofing and Zinc Work (Couverture - Zinguerie - VELUX) Roofing and zinc work services including roof coverage installation and VELUX roof window integration.
• Shelters, Carports, Terraces, and Pergolas (Abris, car port, terrasse, pergola) Construction of garden shelters, carports, wooden terraces, and pergolas for residential properties.
• Exterior Joinery (Menuiseries extérieures) Exterior joinery services including window replacement, door installation, and external woodwork for residential and commercial buildings.
• Tertiary Buildings and Wooden Offices (Bâtiments tertiaires, bureaux bois) Construction of tertiary buildings and wooden offices for commercial, institutional, and public sector clients such as schools and communal buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• R-7.5 m²K/W thermal insulation performance achieved in roof renovation projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BILIKmediumGTM or Marketing PartnerSelected member of BILIK network of trusted artisans based in Chambéry. The company is featured in the carpenter and wood frame house categories, allowing potential customers to read certified client reviews. This partnership serves as a lead generation channel.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trecobat: Major French timber-frame home builder that acquired Ossabois, with national footprint in custom wood-frame construction. Comparable as a French specialist in eco-designed timber-frame homes serving individual homeowners.
• Ossabois: One of France's largest dedicated timber-frame construction specialists, manufacturing panelized wood-frame buildings for residential and commercial projects. Directly comparable as a wood-frame specialist serving similar French markets with RE2020/Passive House expertise.
• Ma Maison Bois: French timber-frame home builder targeting individual homeowners with custom wood-frame houses. Comparable business model delivering residential timber-frame construction with energy performance focus.
• Groupe B2B Construction: French construction group with wood-frame home-building activities. Comparable business model combining custom residential wood-frame construction with broader renovation services.
• Celtys: French timber-frame construction specialist offering custom wood-frame homes and extensions. Comparable as a niche wood-frame builder focused on residential eco-construction.
• Natibois: French timber-frame home builder specializing in custom wood-frame houses and extensions with focus on energy efficiency. Comparable specialist offering overlapping residential wood-frame construction services.
• Aobois: French wood-frame construction firm offering custom homes, extensions, and renovations with focus on bio-based materials. Comparable on product offering, eco-construction positioning, and small-to-mid scale operations.

Broad incumbents

• Maisons France Confort (HEXAOM): One of France's largest homebuilders with national footprint across multiple construction methods including wood-frame. Comparable on end-customer (individual homeowners) and product (custom homes), but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.

Others

• BILIK: Network of trusted artisans in the Chambéry region where Pollen Construction Bois is listed. Not a competitor but an ecosystem partner — relevant for contextualizing Pollen's go-to-market channel and the local competitive landscape.

Regional players

• Chalets Plasse: Regional Alpine chalet builder operating in the Savoie/Haute-Savoie area, with focus on mountain residential construction. Comparable geographic overlap and customer base (Alpine residential), though more focused on traditional chalets than wood-frame eco-construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pollen-construction-bois

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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