Your questions, our answers
Your Assistant to the Contracting Authority (ACA) in Quimper answers your frequently asked questions here
For whom does Athès take action ?
Athès works for both individuals and professional customers for the management of all your work.
I only have a few small jobs to do, can Athès play a part in my project ?
Of course, Athès can take action in all types of work : our scope of intervention varies from the management and coordination of small work to the complete renovation of a property or even the home building.
What are Athès’ fields of intervention ?
Athès is a project manager in the building industry and can thus manage and coordinate your work in a wide field of intervention thanks to its network of professional partners :
- Realization of house extensions ;
- Renovation of outbuilding ;
- Construction or renovation of a house or flat ;
- Change / creation of interior or exterior fitted kitchen ;
- Arrangement of green spaces and landscaping …
We can take action for other types of work, feel free to contact us for any question on this subject.
Who should I contact if I have any questions during my work ?
Athès manages your site, so we are your dedicated contact to answer all your questions. Fell free to contact us during the realization of your work.
When will I receive the documents relating to my site ?
Athès sends you all the documents relating to your site at the end of your work. However, if you need a document before this deadline, we can send it to you on request.
How to follow my work ?
A weekly meeting is organized by Athès to ensure optimal monitoring of your work. You therefore have no imperative in terms of site monitoring, we take care of it and keep you informed regularly. Your presence may sometimes be required, in which case we will inform you early enough to guarantee your availability on the scheduled date.
Can Athès carries out remote monitoring ?
Athès takes action only in the Finistère and curretly only manages the sites located in this department. However, if you are located in another department or even abroad and you wish to entrust us with your work project, we can manage it and offer you remote monitoring.
Who are the people involved in my work ?
The people who take action for your work are tradesmen, either of your choice or selected by Athès. We take care of managing and coordinating your construction or renovation work.
Will the management of my work project take time ?
Athès manages and coordinates your construction or renovation work, which saves you time for your personal life. Obviously, even if you delegate the management of your site to us, you are the decision maker, and this requires the mobilization of a minimum of your time.
Who is Athès ?
Athès is runned by Angélique BIENASSIS. There are currently no employees. After years of salaried employment in the building industry, Angélique wanted both her aspiration to take up a new professional challenge but also to defend the values that it holds dear. In the future, the team should grow.
What is the geographical area of Athès ?
Athès operates throughout the Finistère area in France.
When was the Athès company created ?
The company Athès was created in June 2021. The CEO, Angélique BIENASSIS, has many years of experience in the construction sector and has been able to develop a real expertise in this field, which encouraged her to launch her own business.
Where is Athès located ?
The head office of the Athès company is located at the following address :
10 rue Laënnec
29710 Ploneis
However, Athès does not receive the public on its business premises but travels to meet you (in Finistère only).
What is the phone number for Athès ?
Athès can be reached on +33 (0)6 71 70 02 05 at the following times :
- Monday to Thursday : from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm ;
- Friday : from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
To contact us after official hours, you can contact us with our contact form : https://athes.bzh/en/contact-us/
Can I contact Athès by e-mail ?
Vous pouvez nous envoyer un e-mail à l’adresse contact@athes.bzh ou nous écrire via notre formulaire de contact disponible sur notre site Internet : https://athes.bzh/contact-athes-travaux/
You can send us an email at contact@athes.bzh or write to us via our contact form available on our website: https://athes.bzh/en/contact-us/
What is Athès’ job ?
Athès is an Assistant to the Contracting Authority (ACA): you delegate the management of your site to us while remaining decision-maker. We can occasionally accompany you as a contracting authority.
How much does a service provided by Athès cost ?
Le tarif de la prestation d’Athès dépend de chaque projet, principalement du nombre d’heures nécessaires à la gestion de votre chantier. N’hésitez pas à nous demander un rendez-vous via notre formulaire de contact pour faire un point sur votre projet de travaux : https://athes.bzh/contact-athes-travaux/
The price of Athès‘ service depends on each project, mainly on the number of hours spent to manage your site. Feel free to ask us for an appointment via our contact form to the link below : https://athes.bzh/en/contact-us/
What is an ACA ?
“The Assistant to the Contracting Authority (ACA) consists of advising the customer (the one who will receive the work) so that his project succeeds in the best conditions. The ACA (…) can be present on the site and at meetings site”. Source : Ooreka Droit.
What is the difference with a general contractor ?
“The contracting authority is th person commissioned by the project owner to realize the construction project. He has to meet the deadline, to respect the costs and to respect the specification. As to be its true conductor of the construction, experienced professional, therefore is his mission really important”. Source : Maxi Assur.
What is my role as a customer ?
As a customer, you are the decision maker in your work project. Athès may therefore need to contact you to validate some items.
How does Athès choose the tradesmen for my work ?
Athès advises tradesmen according to your work project, adapted to your needs. We have a network of professionals selected for the quality of their work.
I am looking for a premium quality service, is Athès a company suited to my expectations ?
Absolutely, Athès already works with a high-end clientele and we apply an implied duty of secrecy. We only provide tailor made services : that’s why our services match perfectly to your wishes and your needs. We always make sure to offer a quality service, beyond the conformity with your request with an individualized follow-up.
If I have one or more tradesmen to do all or part of my work, can I involve them ?
Athès wants to be a facilitator in the management of your site. Therefore, we agree to coordinate your work even if you already have one or more tradesmen with whom you want to work.
I want to choose the materials used, define the spaces, any rearrangements, my decoration (...), Athès can still take action in my project ?
Yes, it is utterly possible, Athès can completely take action in these conditions to manage and coordinate your work project.
I do not have my house plans, is this blocking for Athès ?
No, Athès can have your plans carried out by one of its partners.
How to contact the tradesmen of my site ?
Athès manages and coordinates your site, so you normally do not need to contact the tradesmen directly. If you need any information, we can provide you more information on request.
Does Athès offer environmentally friendly services ?
Yes, Athès manages your site waste in a responsibly way : it is treated in accordance with the current regulation. Moreover, we have implemented a number of concrete actions in our daily life to limit our environmental footprint. We invite you to consult our CSR approach if you wish to know more: https://athes.bzh/en/csr/
Does the Athès company cut its environmental footprint ?
Oui, Athès a mis en place un certain nombre d’actions concrètes en place dans notre quotidien pour limiter son empreinte environnementale. Nous vous invitons à consulter notre démarche RSE si vous souhaitez en savoir plus : https://athes.bzh/a-propos-maitre-oeuvre-finistere/rse-gestion-travaux/#toggle-id-3
Is a social responsability in place at Athès ?
Athès supports for local employment initiatives and supports French companies, including those which employ people with disabilities. We invite you to consult our CSR approach for more information : https://athes.bzh/en/csr/#toggle-id-2
Can I build or renovate a real estate with eco-responsible and sustainable materials ?
Of course, today there are many solutions for using responsible and sustainable materials and Athès is able to offers you a tailor-made service that respects your wishes and your values.
Is Athes trying to curb child labor ?
Indeed, although child labor is not authorized in France, it is unfortunately still practiced in some countries of the world. We are therefore trying to stem this phenomenon on our scale by working with ethical suppliers and we use PEFC certified paper for the majority of our paper-based. To find out more about our CSR approach : https://athes.bzh/en/csr/#toggle-id-2
You have more questions ?
For any other question, feel free to contact Athès :
- By phone at +33 (0)6 71 70 02 05
- By e-mail at contact@athes.bzh
- Via our contact form on our website: https://athes.bzh/en/contact-us/