NORBA MENUISERIE, unique expertise for a highly technical project

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Installing windows and roller shutters on a polystyrene single-wall system is a technical challenge for Norba Menuiserie, a specialist in construction site joinery. Its strengths include professional expertise and tailor-made solutions for niche projects.

In Mougins, a very technical construction site

In Mougins, in the Alpes-Maritimes region, Norba Menuiserie is demonstrating its expertise on a project involving fifteen villas. The company is in charge of the interior and exterior carpentry work: a total of 130 pieces to be installed.

The complexity of the operation stems from the characteristics of the construction: a single-layer polystyrene wall. This architectural choice meets the standards for a low-energy building. The challenge lies in fixing windows and shutters to this structure while preserving the thermal envelope and maintaining the wall's uniformity . This requires a tunnel installation – different from a traditional surface-mounted installation – and increased attention to sealing and the quality of the fixings.

In total, an eleven-month project which illustrates the evolution of the carpentry market and of which Norba Menuiserie is one of the main players.

A great capacity for adaptation

As a true market innovator, Norba Menuiserie has embraced low energy consumption and adapted its offerings to this new reality. The company boasts extensive experience in this field, as a third of its revenue is generated in Switzerland, where the Minergie label has been a reality for nearly 10 years.

Its teams are also working on new fastening techniques as well as issues of safety, acoustic constraints, cost and materials.

Norba Menuiserie's strength also lies in offering complete solutions by intervening from design to installation , at the interface between suppliers and customers.

Ensuring and maintaining quality at its highest level is a strong commitment of the company

 A specific positioning

“ The vast majority of local authorities call on us for three reasons,” explains Pierre Leriche, assistant manager at Norba Menuiserie: “our ability to provide tailored solutions and manage complex projects, and the availability of our teams for end-to-end project monitoring.”

Specializing in construction carpentry , Norba Menuiserie assists its clients in defining their specifications and considers their needs from the outset to develop a customized solution. Whether the goal is to optimize price or prioritize a higher-quality product, the company can meet all requirements, including handling technical procurement.

It has also positioned itself on niche projects by relying on its financial strength.

Key men: the site managers

Norba Menuiserie uses highly technical skills to meet the needs of its customers. At the heart of this system, site managers play a key role.

The company employs around fifty technicians who act as the interface between the client, suppliers, and construction site stakeholders. Their mission is multifaceted: they coordinate projects and manage orders, select service providers, and supervise work. As the client's sole point of contact, they support them at every stage of the project, from the assessment, definition, and implementation phases of objectives, acting as the true bosses of the project.

As true experts, site managers are familiar with standards, technical and administrative directives and help to enhance the value of clients' investments.

Key figures

• 13 structures in France and 4 in Switzerland, all autonomous in terms of staff and figures. The headquarters is in Mertzwiller (67)
• 365 qualified employees
• More than 1 construction sites per year and an annual turnover of 500 million euros

 Some references

•  Headquarters of the National Geographic Institute and Météo France in Paris: High Environmental Quality and BBC construction site, 1 wooden frames, 264 curtain walls 2m x 20m and blackout blinds
• Haut-du-Lièvre complex in Nancy: more than 6 windows installed
• Sainte-Blandine housing complex in Lyon: combination of three materials (wood, PVC and aluminum)
• And also: the Perle Noire in Nantes (BBC building), Accommodation establishment for dependent elderly people (EHPAD) in Nîmes, Tour Dupleix in Paris, etc.