CABINET BERARD

What CABINET BERARD does

Cabinet BERARD is a privately held French professional services firm operating as a SARL from La Balme de Sillingy in the Annecy basin. Founded in 1976 by Michel BERARD as a construction economics practice, the firm began performing Safety and Health Protection Coordination (CSPS / SPS) missions in 1999 and, since 2015, has concentrated exclusively on construction safety coordination under the joint management of Benoît BERARD and Christine BERARD.

Its core offering is Level 1 CSPS coordination across both design (conception) and execution (réalisation) phases, supplemented by specialized certified modules covering explosive atmospheres (ATEX), asbestos (Amiante), and lead (Plomb) regulatory compliance, plus SNCF-organized railway risk awareness (FERROVIAIRES). The firm serves construction project owners, architects, and contractors across a roughly 100km radius covering the Haute-Savoie, Savoie, and Ain departments in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, with a secondary capability for railway/SNCF project environments.

The business model is professional-services based, with revenue generated from per-project coordination fees; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is likely negotiated based on site complexity, size, and risk profile. Distribution is direct, supported by active membership in regional and national CSPS coordinator bodies (COPIL Clubs CSPS, Club CSPS 74 piloted by CARSAT Rhône-Alpes, AFCO, GOCsps). The firm maintains a small mobile fleet (Mazda CX5, Mitsubishi L200) for on-site delivery and operates from offices adjacent to the owners' residence, enabling rapid regional responsiveness. There is no technology platform, software product, or external investment disclosed.

Name

CABINET BERARD

Legal name

CABINET BERARD

Website

https://cabinetberard.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cabinet BERARD is a family-owned French SARL providing Level 1 construction safety and health coordination (CSPS) services across the Haute-Savoie, Savoie, and Ain departments, with specialized certifications in ATEX, asbestos, lead, and railway risk. It serves regional construction project owners, architects, and contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

La Balme-de-sillingy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Safety Coordination Services (Coordonnateurs SPS): Professional services revenue from providing Safety Protection and Health (SPS) coordination services on construction sites. This includes coordination during design and execution phases (niveau 1), regulatory compliance monitoring for hazardous materials (asbestos, lead), and specialized risk assessment services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Cabinet Berard is a Safety Protection and Health (Coordonnateurs SPS) coordination firm providing Level 1 CSPS coordination during both design (conception) and execution (réalisation) phases of construction projects. The firm supplements this core service with specialized risk competencies covering explosive atmospheres (ATEX), asbestos (Amiante), lead (Plomb), and railway (FERROVIAIRES) hazards for construction sites in the French Alps.

Product overview

CABINET BERARD is a Safety and Protection Coordination (Coordination Sécurité et Protection de la Santé - CSPS) service provider offering a unified portfolio of services centered on construction safety coordination. The core offering is Level 1 CSPS coordination for both design and execution phases, supplemented by specialized certifications including ATEX (explosive atmospheres), asbestos, and lead hazard management. The company also provides railway risk awareness training organized by SNCF. These services are delivered to construction projects in Haute-Savoie, Savoie, and Ain departments, covering various project types including collective buildings, individual villas, and multi-unit complexes. The company operates a fleet of vehicles (Mazda CX5 and Mitsubishi L200) to enable site mobility across its service area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Level 1 CSPS Coordination - Conception et Réalisation
• ATEX Coordination (Explosive Atmospheres)
• Asbestos (Amiante) Coordination
• Lead (Plomb) Coordination Specialized coordination covering implementation and monitoring of regulatory public health and labor code provisions regarding lead exposure hazards on construction sites.
• Railway Risk Awareness Coordination (FERROVIAIRES)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CARSAT Rhône-Alpes (COPIL Clubs CSPS & Club CSPS 74)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabinet Berard is an active member of the COPIL Clubs CSPS and Club CSPS 74, both piloted by CARSAT Rhône-Alpes. These are professional coordination groups for Safety Protection and Health (SPS) coordinators, providing industry networking, best practice sharing, and regulatory alignment with the regional social insurance fund.
• AFCO (Fédération des Associations des Coordonnateurs Sécurité et Protection de la Santé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabinet Berard is a member of AFCO, the national federation of Safety and Health Protection Coordinator associations. This membership provides access to industry standards, professional development resources, and representation in regulatory discussions affecting the SPS coordination profession in France.
• GOCsps (Groupement des Organisations représentatives des Coordonnateurs sécurité et protection de la santé)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabinet Berard is a member of GOCsps, a grouping of representative organizations for Safety and Health Protection coordinators. This organization advocates for the professional interests of SPS coordinators and promotes best practices in construction safety coordination.
• SDIS 74 (Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours de Haute-Savoie)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerM. and Mme BERARD are both voluntary firefighter sub-officers (sous-officiers sapeurs pompiers volontaires) at SDIS 74. This provides privileged contact with emergency services and practical experience in managing interventions involving electrical and explosive risks. This relationship enhances their practical expertise in risk management for construction sites.
• SNCF (Sensibilisation aux risques FERROVIAIRES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabinet Berard personnel received specialized training in railway risks (FERROVIAIRES) organized by SNCF. This certification enables them to provide safety coordination services for construction projects in railway environments.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• APAVE: Major French engineering and safety firm offering construction safety coordination (CSPS) alongside testing, inspection, and certification. Comparable because both provide SPS coordination services to French construction projects, though APAVE operates at national scale rather than regional.
• BTP Consultants: French firm specializing in construction safety coordination and CSPS services for building projects. Directly comparable to Cabinet Berard as both serve construction project owners with SPS coordination across France.
• Alpes Contrôles: French building safety and control specialist operating across multiple regions including alpine areas. Comparable to Cabinet Berard as both deliver construction safety coordination, regulatory control, and building compliance services to French construction projects.
• Qualiconsult: French engineering and safety consultancy providing construction safety coordination, technical control, and regulatory compliance services. Directly comparable to Cabinet Berard as both are specialist SPS coordination firms serving French construction clients.

Broad incumbents

• Ginger CEBTP: French construction engineering group providing geotechnical studies, building control, and safety coordination services. Comparable in offering construction safety support but as part of a broader engineering portfolio.
• SOCOTEC: Leading French testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) group offering construction safety coordination among its broad portfolio. Overlaps with Cabinet Berard's SPS services but operates at much larger scale across multiple TIC verticals.
• Bureau Veritas: Global TIC firm with strong French presence, providing construction safety coordination alongside marine, industry, and certification services. Comparable to Cabinet Berard's offering only as part of a much wider service portfolio.
• DEKRA: German-based global TIC organization with French operations covering industrial safety, construction coordination, and certification. Overlaps with Cabinet Berard's safety coordination work but at vastly larger scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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