Even if the activity restarts timidly, going back to the construction sites is a real relief for the craftsmen. “ There is nothing worse for a business owner than not being able to project yourself. In mid-March, everything stopped, and for weeks we had no visibility. We are back in action and it feels good, ”says Lucie Amelineau, who runs a carpentry business with seven people in Vendée with his brother.
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The 49-year-old manager was able to limit the partial activation of her employees to ten days. From April 20, part of them resumed work, and by May 11 the team was complete. If materials are still lacking, if on certain sites health constraints complicate the organization of work with other trades, and if, in fact, it fears a lack of profitability, " we adapt and we learn to work otherwise, ”she says full of energy.
I have construction sites insured until August. After I’m apprehensive, and since everyone wants a job, the price war is already starting
Gaël BerreGaël Berre, at the head of a painting and coating company
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