Construction: The Lockroy Group is making a name for itself in western France, based in Nantes

Lockroy, a leader in industrial and commercial real estate, is expanding its presence across France with the opening of a branch in Nantes. This new location will enable the company to extend its reach throughout western France and offer its expertise in sustainable construction to local projects.

Published on 09/10/2025

Company setup

Reuse and circular economy

The Lockroy Group aims to facilitate commercial real estate projects by providing services in three areas: consulting (real estate project management, feasibility studies), construction (comprehensive management of construction or renovation projects), and interior design for commercial spaces.

Offices, business parks, logistics warehouses, industrial sites, commercial spaces… the company serves real estate investment firms, real estate developers, and end-users alike. Among its projects are the headquarters of software publisher Cegid in the Paris region, a factory for a payment solutions provider in Charente, and a logistics facility for Stef in Brittany.

A Step Ahead in Sustainable Construction

Lockroy Construction recently distinguished itself in the construction of the steel framework for the Someflu factory, a 3,600-square-meter building constructed in the Île-de-France region: In fact, 50% of the structure consists of reused steel sourced from other construction sites in the region (with the remainder split equally between conventional steel and low-carbon steel). “The reuse of steel is still rare,” notes Foulques d’Andigné, project director.

Lockroy was the first company in the construction industry to comply with the guidelines published by the CTICM (Technical Center for the Industrial Construction of Steel Structures) in 2024 regarding the reuse of structural steel components.

Reuse of Materials

“This is an approach we hope to implement on as many construction sites as possible,” add Benoit Schmets, director of purchasing, and Charles Ferragu, director of the Nantes office. “We already use reused, recycled, or bio-based materials for as many components as possible, such as flooring, doors, movable partitions, restrooms, and so on. We believe it is essential for the industry to move in this direction in order to address environmental challenges.”

“A Dynamic Ecosystem in Nantes”

Lockroy chose to establish a presence in Nantes to meet the personal aspirations of its employees, to be closer to construction sites in the region, and to expand its reach throughout western France. “Nantes offers a dynamic ecosystem in our field, as exemplified by the CINA (Club Immobilier Nantes Atlantique) and other real estate networks,” comments Charles Ferragu. “The region is also home to a significant number of suppliers and strategic partners for our projects.” Like our other offices, the Nantes branch aims to continue growing by providing turnkey solutions to its clients.