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Electromagnetic Waves in Schools: Results of the Report Issued by the CSTB

The CSTB was commissioned by the Ministry of the Environment to carry out a campaign to measure electromagnetic waves in French schools. This investigation was part of a national program to monitor and measure people’s exposure to electromagnetic waves...

CDC Habitat and the CSTB are combining their expertise in housing

On the occasion of the 79 th HLM (rent-controlled housing) Congress of the Union Sociale de l'Habitat (USH), on Tuesday, October 9 in Marseille, CDC Habitat, a real estate subsidiary of the Caisse des dépôts, and the Scientific and Technical Center for...

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The new Paris Courthouse wins two awards

The Paris Courthouse, opening in spring 2018, was awarded the Grand prix national de l'Ingénierie 2017 and the Équerre d’argent 2017 Prize.

The CSTB's expertise supporting the Montpellier Sud-de-France train station

Comprising a roof made of ultra-high performance fiber-reinforced concrete (UHPFRC), with an openwork pattern of 10,000 glazed openings, the new train station in Montpellier is a technical and architectural innovation designed by Marc Mimram.

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Meet the CSTB at Equipbaie 2018

The CSTB guides industry stakeholders as they mobilize for the quality, sustainability and comfort of buildings. From November 20 th to 23 rd , experts from the CSTB's Windows & Glazing as well as Safety, Structures & Fire Performance departments will be...

QB ramps up in 2016

After its launch in November 2015 and a promotional event at Batimat, the CSTB's new certification mark is ramping up in 2016 with an intense communication campaign, supported by a new slogan: “QB: One mark, a thousand qualities”. Discover it right away...

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The CSTB Wins Prize in French Construction Awards (Trophées de la Construction) 2018

Online service of the CSTB: SED Express won a prize in the French Construction Awards 2018, organized on September 12, 2018 by Batiactu in partnership with the SMA Group.