Looking for a reliable general contractor for the construction, refurbishment or extension of your business premises ? Whether your project is in retail, offices, hospitality, healthcare or pharmacy, you’ve come to the right place, and you’re in safe hands.
ECOOR, General Contractor Since 2001 :
Built on experience
ECOOR was founded in Montpellier in 2001, driven by a simple observation: too many construction projects suffer from poorly defined scopes, unclear responsibilities and risks that are identified too late. ECOOR was created to bring structure, coordination and accountability to every stage of project delivery, through a clear methodology and well-defined responsibilities established from the very outset, from budget planning and scheduling to the expected quality standards.
Key milestones and nationwide presence
2001
ECOOR (Études et COORdination) Founded in Montpellier
2013
Paris Office Opens
2017
Nantes Office Opens
2022
Acquisition of the Nantes-Based Agency CÖdesign, Specialising in Interior Architecture and Office Design
Today, ECOOR delivers projects throughout France through its regional offices and a trusted network of experienced local partners with recognised expertise in their respective trades, ensuring full compliance with the technical, administrative and regulatory requirements of every project.
General Contracting : for commercial projects only
Retail, Offices, Hospitality, Pharmacies & Healthcare :
Proven multi-sector expertise
Since 2001, ECOOR has been delivering commercial fit-out projects as a general contractor across a wide range of professional environments. Over the years, and through hundreds of projects, we have developed recognised expertise in managing construction works within diverse and highly demanding sectors, including :
Retail
delivering projects for national and international retail brands, whether operating through company-owned stores or franchise networks.
Pharmacies & Healthcare :
independent pharmacies and pharmacy groups, para-pharmacies, medical centres, multidisciplinary healthcare centres and group medical practices.
High-End Projects
prestigious brands and private clients.
Every sector has its own challenges, priorities and constraints. Our role is to respond with method, precision and agility, adapting our approach to the specific requirements of every project.
A Stable Team,
trusted long-term partners
How we select our construction partners
Our projects are delivered with the support of carefully selected local construction partners, chosen for their technical expertise, regulatory knowledge and operational capabilities. Their experience in the environments we work in—whether shopping centres, projects involving the Architects of France’s Historic Buildings, or live retail and pharmacy environments—combined with their understanding of our methods and standards, enables us to consistently deliver high-quality fit-out projects.
They work under our full responsibility, within the framework of a single contract and a single warranty. No layers of intermediaries, no loss of information, no dilution of accountability.
Analysis, Planning and Coordination :
An internal organisation built around three complementary teams
Our role as a general contractor is underpinned by a rigorous methodology built around three core pillars : upfront analysis, detailed planning and seamless site coordination.
Our multidisciplinary team, including project managers, site managers, quantity surveyors and project coordinators, works collaboratively to cover every aspect of your project. With regional offices in Paris, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier, we also maintain a strong local presence and stay close to every site.
The result is a responsive, well-structured organisation that adapts to the specific requirements of each project while delivering a clear commitment to quality, schedule and budget.
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At ECOOR, respect is reflected in the way we work together, not just in what we say. We move projects forward when roles are clear, responsibilities are owned and teams work as one.
That’s our site culture : straightforward, efficient and dependable.
FAQs
A project manager designs and oversees a project: they produce the drawings, prepare the technical specifications, tender the works and monitor execution. However, they do not sign contracts with the individual trades or assume contractual responsibility for the final outcome.
A general contractor goes one step further. They take full responsibility for the entire project—from technical studies through to completion. They enter into a single contract with the client, coordinate every trade involved and commit to the agreed price, schedule and quality of execution, all backed by a comprehensive ten-year structural warranty.
At ECOOR, this has been the foundation of our business since 2001: one point of contact, one contract and one warranty—so you can focus on your project without having to manage its day-to-day technical complexity.
ECOOR specialises exclusively in the fit-out of commercial and professional spaces, including new-build, refurbishment, extension and compliance upgrade projects. Our sector expertise spans retail—including national and international brands, company-owned store networks and franchise operations—hospitality, pharmacies and healthcare facilities, as well as offices and corporate headquarters.
This exclusive focus on commercial projects is intentional. Every sector has its own regulatory framework, operational constraints and stakeholder requirements. More than 25 years of experience delivering projects in these environments have enabled us to develop proven methodologies, a trusted network of construction partners and specialist technical expertise that cannot be improvised.
In practical terms, we take full responsibility for every trade involved in the project—from structural works and finishing trades to mechanical, electrical and HVAC systems, floor and wall finishes, and bespoke fit-out elements—while also managing all associated administrative procedures.
Managing the coordination yourself may seem appealing at first—but in practice, it often proves costly. Working with multiple contractors means managing multiple contracts, multiple points of contact and multiple schedules, while responsibility quickly becomes fragmented whenever an issue arises. On commercial construction projects, the interfaces between trades are precisely where delays occur and unexpected costs emerge.
A general contractor eliminates this complexity. One organisation takes full responsibility for the entire project, makes decisions in real time and remains accountable for every aspect of the works. At ECOOR, this means a detailed, itemised cost plan before work begins, a fixed lump-sum price, a programme built around your operational constraints and a dedicated project manager through to handover.
This integrated approach—with no unnecessary intermediaries and no dilution of responsibility—has enabled us to consistently deliver on our commitments for more than 25 years, with zero ten-year structural warranty claims throughout that period.