Based in Melesse in the Rennes region, Sapi Cloisons Isolation manages a team of 30 tradesmen working on tertiary sites involving new construction and renovation, and energy rehabilitation in collective housing.
Until now, the search mode was either by type of material, by manufacturer, or by thermal performance. The search mode by use makes it possible to simplify the search to visualize, instantly, the insulators for a defined use.
The Association pour la Certification des Matériaux Isolant, "ACERMI", has announced the introduction of its latest service which enables users to search for an insulating material based on its intended use.
A manufacturer, if it so wishes, can declare the intended use of the insulating materials that it manufactures.
Key figures for certification, the trend in the number of certificates, supervision and highlights.
Construction, France’s most energy-intensive industry, represents 45% of the country’s power consumption. With the goal of 500,000 renovated housing units per year and entirely energy-efcient existing buildings by 2050, building performance is a major issue addressed by the French law on energy transition for green growth.
Individuals who have their homes insulated, especially if they beneft from specifc fnancial incentives, must be attentive to the quality of work so that they can receive the expected savings.
Interview with Antoine DESBARRIÈRES, director of Qualitel association and president of Cerqual Qualitel Certification.
Vacuum insulation panels are innovative products whose use requires specifc considerations because of their special characteristics. They are subject to Technical Appraisal (ATec) or Technical Experimentation Assessment (ATEx) procedures.
The number of ACERMI certifications has increased significantly ( 9% ), from 749 in 2015 to 816 in 2016, while the number of companies holding certificates also rose, from 118 to 125.
