Stéphane Denche - Head Project Manager, Spie Batignolles Sud-Est
- You discovered Top Dalle formwork in 2009. What do you like about it ?
I
used Top Dalle formwork for the first time last year, on the Club Med
extension project in Val d’Isère. We must meet the challenge of creating
a building covering more than 7300 m² on eight storeys, in a time frame
of less than two and a half months for the structural work. With Top
Dalle modular formwork, our teams were able to progress at an average
rate of 140 m² formwork/reinforcement/casting per day. This productivity
was made possible mainly thanks to the ergonomic and handling qualities
of the formwork. Considerable time savings were also made on packaging
and handling the equipment. I would also say that the safety aspect was
important in the choice of Top Dalle. The stability of the beams at the
top when plating prevents falls from height, which are still too common
on building sites. If I had to pick the two most important qualities of
Top Dalle, I would say ergonomics and safety.
- You specialise in mountain building sites. Why choose Alphi ?
This
type of project has very specific constraints, particularly in terms of
deadlines and technical aspects. Flexibility, adaptability, and
responsiveness are everyday concerns for us, and I know we can count on
Alphi for all of these things. In fact, we have just started a project
for 20 000 m² of floor to be set up in six months at Courchevel, with
Alphi equipment. This project, called K2, is a five-star hotel. It is
one of the biggest building sites currently being conducted at a
mountain resort.
- Is the "innovation" aspect important to you ?
It
is fundamental, because everything goes faster now, the technical
challenges are increasing, and we must constantly find (or invent) the
most appropriate equipment. That is where our Group's long-standing
partnership with Alphi comes into its own. I know that, no matter what
problem arises, Alexandre Souvignet and his team will do everything
possible to bring us the most efficient solution.
Customer : Spie Batignolles Sud-Est
Construction time : 6 month(s)
Contact Alphi : Olivier Brosset