The Fédération Française du Bâtiment (FFB) represents 57,000 companies as well as approximately two thirds of the French building industry’s turnover and salaried staff.FFB, 2009. [Online] Available at: http://www.ffbatiment.fr/Federation/French_Building_Federation.htm It was founded in 1904 by the merger of several regional organisations.La Passion de construire, ouvrage publié lors du centenaire de la FFB en 1904
Goals The goals of the FFB are to:
Reduce constraints which hinder the building industry Stimulate social policy within the building industry, in particular with regards to prevention and safety Enhance the profession’s image Recapture the domestic market Develop public procurement and encourage local authorities to invest
Overview The FFB is a network made up of 96 local federations, 27 regional federations and 30 trade unions. It actively promotes the restoration and preservation of buildings. Also, the FFB promotes sustainable construction.
To improve the environment and the built-up landscape To enhance well-being inside buildings To have better control of the use of raw materials To save energy and to reduce pollution To offer a better approach of water use and quality To pay attention to quality and safety on building sites
References
External links Fédération Française du Bâtiment