What France Bois Conseil does

France Bois Conseil (legal name: BOIS CONSEIL) is a privately held French engineering consultancy, structured as a SARL and registered in Grenoble, that specializes in wood-structure engineering since its founding in 1990. The firm delivers three integrated service lines: Conception (technical consultancy from preliminary sketch through construction supervision, including regulatory compliance and seismic studies), Exécution (execution studies producing workshop drawings, site plans, structural sizing notes, and 3D Cadwork files for CNC machining of timber elements), and Diagnostics (on-site structural and sanitary assessment of wood elements with photo reporting and remediation recommendations). Its underlying technical practice covers glulam (lamellé collé), traditional carpentry (charpente), wood-frame systems (ossature bois), seismic analysis, and mountain construction including high-altitude refuges.

The firm operates from two regional offices - Grenoble (headquarters, established 1990) and Saint-Héand near Saint-Étienne (established 2015) - serving the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region while taking on national and international projects. Customers include architects and design firms, public and private project owners (communes, schools, refuges), insurance companies and judicial experts requiring sapiteur reports, wood-construction companies needing execution documentation, and individual self-builders. Revenue is generated through project-based professional services fees scoped via a multi-step online quote request (client type, service type, location); the firm does not publish pricing.

Distribution and demand generation rely on a website portfolio of completed works, an online quote-request funnel, and active participation in regional wood-industry associations (Fibois 38, Fibois 42) and the IBC (Ingénierie Bois Construction) trade body, with certification affiliations to Bois des Alpes and Bois des Territoires du Massif Central enabling recommendation of locally sourced certified timber.

Name

France Bois Conseil

Legal name

BOIS CONSEIL

Website

https://boisconseil.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

France Bois Conseil is a privately held Grenoble-based engineering consultancy founded in 1990 specializing in wood-structure design, execution studies (with 3D Cadwork files for CNC), and structural diagnostics for architects, public and private project owners, insurance experts, construction firms, and individuals across France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Wood structure engineering
• Timber construction consulting
• Structural diagnostics
• Timber framing design
• Construction engineering studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-héand

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Engineering Studies Services: Professional services revenue generated through fees for wood structure engineering studies, including conception (design), execution studies, and structural diagnostics. Services are provided to architects, project owners, construction companies, insurance companies, and individuals on a project-by-project basis.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

France Bois Conseil is an engineering consultancy specialized in wood structure engineering, providing three integrated service lines: Conception (technical consulting and design from preliminary sketch through construction supervision, including structural verification and seismic studies), Exécution (execution studies with Cadwork 3D files for CNC machining, workshop and site plans, and on-site supervision), and Diagnostics (structural and sanitary assessment of existing timber constructions including damage reports and reinforcement recommendations). Services are delivered project-by-project to architects, public and private project owners, construction companies, insurance firms, judicial experts, and individuals.

Product overview

France Bois Conseil operates as a specialized wood structure engineering consultancy offering three integrated service lines: Conception (design and engineering), Exécution (execution studies), and Diagnostics (structural assessment). The firm accompanies projects from initial design through construction execution and post-construction evaluation, serving architects, public and private clients, judicial experts, insurance companies, construction firms, and individuals throughout France and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conception (Design and Engineering) Technical consulting and engineering services for wood structures from preliminary sketch through construction supervision, including structural verification, definition plans, regulatory compliance verification, and seismic studies. Targeted at architectural firms, public and private project owners, and construction companies.
• Exécution (Execution Studies) Execution studies and technical support for wood construction companies and self-builders, including structural sizing, workshop and site plans, Cadwork 3D files for CNC machining, technical details, calculation notes, and on-site supervision. Targeted at wood construction companies, carpenters, and self-builders.
• Diagnostics (Structural Assessment) Structural and sanitary diagnostic services for wood elements in existing constructions, including on-site observations, analysis, photo reporting, diagnostic reports, and recommendations for temporary or permanent reinforcements. Targeted at insurance companies, judicial experts, and property owners.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fibois 38coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wood industry association in Isère. Bois Conseil actively participates in the development of the wood sector through this association, contributing to industry advancement and networking.
• Fibois 42coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional wood industry association in Loire. Bois Conseil participates in the development of the wood sector through this association, supporting industry growth and professional development.
• IBC (Ingénierie Bois Construction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association validating the competencies of Bois Conseil as an engineering office specializing in wood construction. Membership provides professional credibility and industry recognition.
• Bois des AlpesminorOthersCertification program for timber from the Alpine region. Bois Conseil can recommend certified wood materials to guarantee quality and origin of timber used in projects.
• Bois des Territoires du Massif CentralminorOthersCertification program for timber from the Massif Central territories. Bois Conseil recommends certified local wood to ensure quality and provenance in construction projects.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pirmin Jung Ingenieure AG: Swiss timber engineering firm specializing in complex wood structures with strong sustainability credentials — directly comparable in deep wood specialization, engineering rigor, and high-end public/architectural client mix.
• Atelier des Structures Bois (ASB): French wood structure engineering consultancy offering conception, execution studies, and structural diagnostics for timber projects — directly overlapping France Bois Conseil's service model and target customer base across France.
• Schlaich Bergermann Partner (sbp): German structural engineering firm with deep timber and lightweight structure expertise — directly comparable in architectural timber engineering rigor, though typically engaged on larger landmark projects.
• Bollinger + Grohmann: German engineering firm with one of Europe's leading timber structure practices, serving architects on complex buildings — comparable in structural depth, timber specialization, and architectural-client orientation, though at significantly larger scale.

Others

• Rothoblaas: South Tyrolean timber construction solutions provider combining connectors, structural systems, and engineering services — adjacent ecosystem participant supplying the timber construction value chain that France Bois Conseil designs for.

Broad incumbents

• AKT II: UK-based structural engineering consultancy recognized for complex timber and hybrid projects — comparable in architectural-client orientation and timber engineering depth, though operating at larger scale and international footprint.
• Setec: French multidisciplinary engineering group with building structures expertise — a broad incumbent competitor for larger public and architectural commissions where timber is one material among many.
• Bureau Veritas: Global testing, inspection, and certification firm with construction and infrastructure engineering services — a broad incumbent that competes on adjacent compliance, diagnostic, and verification mandates rather than timber-specific design.
• Egis: Major French engineering group covering buildings, transport, and infrastructure — a broad incumbent that increasingly engages in timber construction projects at a scale France Bois Conseil cannot match.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with established timber and sustainable structures practice — competes for the same architect-led, sustainability-driven projects but with far broader disciplinary coverage and global delivery capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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