ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSITION
As climate change intensifies, communities and regions need to deploy equipment to mitigate its impacts, adapt the built environment to better protect users, and strengthen the resilience of infrastructure. By reducing urban heat islands, building sea walls and unsealing soils, VINCI’s companies are actively contributing towards these goals.
More energy-efficient solutions for building renovation
Since the energy transition in the office and commercial real estate sector mainly involves modifying existing buildings, VINCI Energies developed the Primatice radiant ceiling system for renovations and new builds. Only 6 cm thick, Primatice smoothly integrates into any architectural style. The solution uses encapsulated phase change materials to absorb or release heat according to the indoor temperature, naturally regulating it while reducing thermal variation. It connects to the building’s ventilation system through a variable air volume box and uses only air to transfer energy. The system maintains a comfortable temperature of 21°C to 25°C, enhances air quality and reduces energy consumption.
Upgrading the water supply network in Uganda
Close to 4 billion people live in areas affected by severe water scarcity for at least one month each year(*). In 2025, in Uganda, VINCI Construction won a contract to renovate, restructure and extend the water supply network for the Kampala metropolitan area and also delivered a water intake on the Kagera river along with a drinking water treatment plant, in the Mbarara district. Funded by the French development agency, AFD, the €92 million project will significantly improve access to treated water for 1.7 million residents.
