The INTERMAT Innovation Awards have been awarded on January 22nd, during the Pre-INTERMAT gala evening.

Work site equipment lies at the heart of the construction process. The world-acclaimed technical prowess of French public works contractors would not be possible without it. The capabilities of our partners and equipment manufacturing partners are a key factor that will guarantee us the very best performances in our activities. INTERMAT, which FNTP has been sponsoring since its inaugural edition, is one of the leading international showcases for them.

In all areas, from continuous performance enhancement to energy saving or changing regulations, equipment is under constant challenge. Through its use in a wide range of settings, equipment increasingly adapts to attain the safest possible conditions for people, make responsible use of natural resources, materials and energy, and achieve better project acceptability. At all stages of the construction cycle, equipment and systems have entered into a new digital dimension which is today an everyday part of our businesses’ lives.

Work site plant and equipment users and the FNTP maintain regular and permanent contact with manufacturers. Discussing key concerns together and validating new requirements both help to promote and support our manufacturers’ innovation policies.

The list of our 2015 award winners, in line with those of previous editions, bears the hallmark of a wider diversity whilst remaining focussed on the permanent challenges of public works contractors, such as the safety of workers and environmental protection. However, we can also note the emergence of new avenues of innovation connected to digital such as the management and capitalisation of data and the management of work site processes.

Come and discover these new innovations at INTERMAT 2015!