Innovation, research and development in the Bouygues group

The culture of innovation in the Bouygues group is directed towards the creation of high value-added products and services in all its business areas. The Group's innovation approach focuses on the development of new products and materials and, to a very considerable extent, involves combining products and services in order to provide an integrated response to customer demand.

Innovation initiatives must be closely linked to the particular features of each business and concentrate on finding operational solutions. Most of the Group's research, development and innovation teams are housed within its subsidiaries.

The key features of the Bouygues group's innovation approach are:

involving as many staff as possible in finding innovative solutions;

creating skill centres in certain key areas such as sustainable construction;

promoting exchanges between players inside and outside the Group.

To encourage this culture, each business area in the Bouygues group regularly organises innovation events or forums to showcase their latest achievements and shine the spotlight on employees who have made particularly valuable contributions.
 

(Updated: June 2011)