CRE-HABITAT

What CRE-HABITAT does

Cré-Habitat SARL is a French construction project management firm headquartered in Bretteville-sur-Odon, Calvados (Normandy), founded in 2011 by David Ferreira, a construction professional with 30+ years of industry experience. The company operates as a maître d'œuvre (master builder) and contractant général (general contractor), coordinating end-to-end residential new-build, extension, renovation, and energy-renovation projects for individual homeowners across the Calvados department and broader Normandy region. It also operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, Normandie Construction Ingénierie (NCI), which serves small businesses needing industrial and commercial building construction, rehabilitation, and office fit-out. The firm differentiates technically through expertise in passive house construction and RE 2020 compliance, employing timber frame methods, bioclimatic design, Fundermax cladding, triple glazing, and double-flow ventilation systems.

The company's core technology is human-led project coordination: a five-person in-house team (founders David and Cécile Ferreira, a draftsperson/construction economist, a works supervisor, and a BTS apprentice) orchestrates an external ecosystem of local architects, structural/thermal/geotechnical engineering firms, and RGE-certified craftsmen to execute each project from concept and permit application through to delivery and handover. Supporting tools include 3D virtual property tours used as both a client-visualization aid and a marketing channel. Service offerings span new residential construction, extensions and renovations, energy renovation assistance (often in conjunction with regional subsidy programs), and the NCI industrial-building portfolio.

Cré-Habitat generates revenue through project-based professional services fees tied to scope, size, and complexity, with no standardized published pricing. Construction costs are stated to start from €2,500/m² and pricing is quote-based per engagement, typically on multi-year contract cadence. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and local, relying on the company's website and content marketing, trade show presence (Salon de l'Habitat de Caen), open-house events, Google and Facebook testimonials, 3D virtual tours, and word-of-mouth referrals. There is no public listing, no external funding, and revenue is not disclosed; the firm operates as a family-controlled SARL dependent on regional residential construction demand.

Name

CRE-HABITAT

Legal name

Cré-Habitat SARL

Website

https://cre-habitat.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cré-Habitat is a Normandy-based maître d'œuvre and general contractor coordinating residential new builds, extensions, renovations, and industrial projects for individual homeowners and small businesses across Calvados, with specialization in RE 2020 and passive house construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Construction Management

NAICS

Residential Remodelers (236118), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB)

Keywords

• Residential construction management
• General contracting services
• Construction project coordination
• Energy renovation services
• Industrial building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Bretteville-sur-odon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Master Builder / Project Management Fees: Fees for project management, design, supervision, and coordination of construction projects. Services include conception, advice, supervision, and coordination of all project stakeholders including architects, structural/thermal/geotechnical engineers, and local craftsmen.
2. General Contractor Services: Full-service project delivery as contractor general, managing all aspects from concept through construction completion and handover. Includes permit applications, contractor selection, and project delivery guarantees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cré-Habitat operates as a maître d'œuvre (master builder) and contractant général (general contractor) coordinating residential and industrial construction, extension, and renovation projects across Normandy, France. The firm manages all project stakeholders from conception through delivery, including architects, structural/thermal/geotechnical engineers, and qualified local craftsmen. It specializes in RE 2020 compliance, passive house construction, timber frame structures, and sustainable/eco-design building practices, offering single-point-of-contact project delivery with permit handling and contractor coordination.

Product overview

Cré-Habitat is a master builder and general contractor firm offering comprehensive residential construction services across Normandy, France. The core offering consists of Cré-Habitat (residential construction management) and its subsidiary Normandie Construction Ingénierie (NCI) for industrial and commercial projects. Services include new house construction, extensions, renovations, energy renovation assistance, and 3D virtual property tours. The company coordinates with local architects, structural/thermal/geotechnical engineers, and certified craftsmen to deliver projects from initial design through final delivery, specializing in RT 2020 and passive house standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cré-Habitat Master Builder / General Contractor Service Comprehensive residential construction management service for individual homeowners in Normandy, coordinating architects, structural engineers, and certified local craftsmen from project conception through delivery and handover.
• Normandie Construction Ingénierie (NCI) Industrial and commercial construction division of Cré-Habitat handling building construction, rehabilitation, and extension projects for industrial facilities, small public buildings (ERPs), and professional offices from design through completion.
• Constructions Neuves (New Residential Construction) New residential house construction services, including custom designs and pre-defined models, with specialization in RT 2020 energy standards and passive house construction for individual homeowners in Normandy.
• Extensions & Rénovations House extension and renovation services including architectural design adaptation, thermal comfort improvement, and permit administration, featuring timber frame and traditional masonry construction methods.
• Aide à la Rénovation Énergétique (Energy Renovation Assistance) Energy renovation assistance services providing comprehensive energy audits and sustainable renovation guidance to help homeowners achieve low-energy consumption standards, supported through regional programs.
• Visites Virtuelles (3D Virtual Property Tours) 3D virtual tour services for future construction projects, allowing clients to visualize properties before completion using embedded video content.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 years of experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationships with architects for project design when required, ensuring optimal design and compliance with client needs.
• Structural, Thermal, and Geotechnical Engineering FirmscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnerships with specialized engineering firms for structural, thermal, and geotechnical studies required for construction projects.
• Local Qualified CraftsmencoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNetwork of recognized and qualified local craftsmen and enterprises for executing construction, renovation, and extension projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hexaôm: France's largest national homebuilder (formerly Maisons France Confort), delivering new-build residential construction across the country. Comparable to Cré-Habitat in residential new-build delivery, but at vastly greater scale and with a national footprint rather than a regional Calvados focus.
• Rabot Dutilleul: Family-owned French construction and real estate group active in residential, commercial, and public-sector projects across northern France. Comparable to Cré-Habitat in family-owned construction management and northern France geography, though at a much larger scale.
• SPIE Batignolles: French general contractor with strong presence in industrial, commercial, and public building construction. Directly comparable to NCI's industrial building, warehouse, and professional office construction offering, though operating at a much larger scale.
• Eiffage Construction: Major French construction contractor delivering residential, commercial, and industrial building projects nationally. Overlaps with both Cré-Habitat's residential construction management and NCI's industrial/commercial construction activities, but at a national scale.
• Bouygues Construction: One of France's largest general contractors covering residential, commercial, and public-sector building projects. Comparable to Cré-Habitat's broader construction delivery model (especially NCI's commercial/industrial scope) but operates at significantly larger scale with institutional backing.
• GCC (Générale de Construction et de Charpente): French construction group with strong presence in industrial, commercial, and tertiary-sector building construction. Closely comparable to NCI's industrial and professional-office construction focus, operating across multiple French regions rather than just Normandy.
• Kaufman & Broad: Major French residential developer and homebuilder operating nationally across apartments and individual houses. Overlaps with Cré-Habitat in new residential construction but serves a much larger geography and more standardized product offering.
• Léon Grosse: Independently owned French general contractor with strong regional roots delivering residential, commercial, and public-sector construction across multiple French regions. Comparable to Cré-Habitat in the family-founded, multi-region operating model, but with substantially greater scale and broader geographic reach.

Emerging players

• Ossabois: French specialist in timber-frame construction and eco-designed buildings, with focus on energy-efficient and sustainable construction techniques. Most directly comparable to Cré-Habitat's sustainable/passive house construction expertise and RE 2020 alignment, though at a larger and more nationally distributed scale.

Regional players

• Demathieu Bard: Family-owned French construction group with primary roots in eastern France, covering building construction, civil engineering, and real estate development. Comparable to Cré-Habitat's family-owned structure and project-coordination ethos, though focused on eastern rather than northwestern France.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/embed/vs5JU2dds_s

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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