A day at OpenBox

8:30am: I arrive by bike at OpenBox. A sunny day in Lyon, between Fourvière and the Incity Tower, is a real delight! I hope Clément hasn't forgotten the croissants. Thomas is walking in! Others take scooters from the nearby train station.
Loïc - Project manager on the move.

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9:00am: With Bernard, we do a debrief on yesterday's meeting with a client in Amsterdam. Having slept on it, we set out the next steps for kicking off the project as soon as possible.
Thomas – Projects Manager.

​10:00am: A stand-up meeting with coffee in hand. It's my turn to take the lead. We do this every fortnight, it's our way of keeping every up to speed with what's going on, ironing out any little creases and taking quick decisions, from the most trivial (“how about we adopt a cactus?”) to the important operational ones about projects. In addition, we share our experiences. It may look chilled out but it can be serious stuff and we take notes for anyone who is absent. Everyone plays a part. Frédéric – Design Manager.

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​11:00am: I head over to the Pichon work site in Veauche. I have to get a status update about the ongoing work from Philippe, the site manager, and meet the client. I like the fact that my work is split between the office and the field. I'm going to check out the footbridge that has just been laid. It's very satisfying to participate in a project where the building's architecture and its integration into the landscape have been so carefully planned.  Loïc – Project manager still on the move.

​11:30am: I finish the invoicing for the month. In just a few weeks we have managed to install our new ERP system, which makes operations much safer and more fluid. The challenge was met with the whole team and thanks to support from BEG Ingénierie!
 Sophie – Assistant who overlooks nothing.

Noon: Break time at last!  I think I'm going to get my telephone grafted onto my ear. Am I going to be able to convince someone to eat a salad with me today? With Les Halles Bocuse right beside the office, that'll be no easy feat!
Bertrand – non-stop business.

1:30pm: Companies have started replying to the invitation to tender for our latest development. I have to compile a shortlist. Good news, with a little optimisation, a few technical adjustments and some negotiation, I should be able to complete the necessary purchases within the budgets. Then we  have to bring in the companies before making the final choice. In late afternoon I have a meeting   to confirm the successful completion of our project in Meyzieu. Using Finalcad® for the removal of contingencies should make things go quicker.
Jean-Christian - Concentrated Projects Manager.

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​3pm: With Thomas we finalise the technical file for our new operation in the Paris region. This is a new project that we've been working on for several months and it will be signed electronically by the client through Docusign®. A nice step!
Justine – Assistant.

5pm: I get back from a meeting with a district planning authority. There is a plot available that could meet the requirements of a client who asked us to find one. More good news to announce to the team!
Clément - Development Manager.

5.30pm: I've finished the costing for a manufacturing building with Attic+®. Bertrand has finished making calls and we are going to work on the sell sheet. We can't hang about because the offer has to be sent by noon tomorrow. With help from Clément and Sophie we'll meet the deadline. 
​Frédéric – Design Manager. 

The day is over, and the last person out flicks the switch to off. Outside, Lyon, the city of light, is still bustling!