History and perspectives for works brokerage

By Batipole Edition Published on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 02:00 AM

Photo credits : Illico Works

Founder of this profession, Nicolas Daumont now has 10 years of experience in construction brokerage. This is an opportunity to take stock in the form of a book available on amazon.fr, and to consider career prospects. Many other, more practical points are covered, such as legal aspects and the criteria for becoming a broker.

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Launch of the first book on construction brokerage by the creator of the profession

Nicolas Daumont, creator of the home renovation brokerage model and head of the leading brand in this sector, Illico Travaux, has launched the first book on this profession. "The Home Renovation Brokerage Book" (published by Buildother) is available on amazon.fr and the event website. www.courtage-en-travaux.fr

Ten years after the creation of the construction broker profession, it is clear that there are still no clear rules governing its practice. The number of professionals continues to grow, and the practice of this activity is sometimes interpreted loosely.
It is to deliver his vision of the profession and take stock of ten years of service to an activity that is constantly evolving that Nicolas Daumont chose to produce the very first book on works brokerage.

"In this book, I try to analyze a booming sector in order to provide benchmarks and advice for a more standardized practice," explains Nicolas Daumont. "As everywhere, there are deviations, which is why I would like to work with my colleagues on the consistency of the profession in a spirit of consumer protection."

Technical advice and information are offered in this first book which dissects the profession, its environment, its practice and its future developments.
The first part defines the profession, its origins, and its evolution. It provides the criteria and tools to become a construction broker. The second part delves into the world of construction, from company selection to the legal aspects of brokerage. The third part addresses the consumer perspective, from customer profiles to contract signing. And the last part concludes with the motivations for this book.

- "The Book of Construction Brokerage" - Buildother Editions. 136 pages. 25 euros.

About Illico Travaux:
Inventor of the "construction broker" profession 10 years ago and leader in this market aimed at individuals, Illico Travaux already has more than 140 construction brokers in France. Originally from Lyon, this franchise network created by Nicolas Daumont also has an international presence. Since 2008, it has been established in Belgium and Portugal via master franchises, and has points of sale in Switzerland and Luxembourg.
An interface between building professionals and consumers, Illico Travaux carried out work worth more than €69 million in 2009. In France, 100.000 people have already used the network to select service providers capable of carrying out their renovation projects.
www.illico-travaux.com

Brokers' areas of intervention: layout, architecture, tiling, heating, air conditioning, roofing, decoration, demolition, electricity, green spaces, facade, masonry, project management, carpentry, walls, painting, plastering, plumbing, locksmithing, floors, parquet floors, glazing.