The CST is a driving force in the exchange of expertise and know-how amongst research experts, academics, industrial sites and operational teams in charge of our jobsites.

Colas has provided unique assignments and resources to the CST, hoisting the Campus to a leading position among the world’s private road research centers.

The laboratories are equipped with cutting-edge high-tech equipment. The versatility of the men and women who work there is also an asset.

Certain projects require teams to adapt techniques and methods used in sectors other than roads.

The Center for Expertise and Documentation (CED) responds to three major targets for the Colas Group:

• provide engineering expertise to the Group as a whole in the field of roads or road-related activities (pavement evaluation, structure calculations and design, surface characteristics, hydraulic binders, waterproofing, analyzing physical phenomena, models, etc.) to assist Colas companies in bidding, performing work and monitoring jobsites,
• ensure the dissemination of technical information throughout the Group,
• meet needs involving metrological calibration and verification in Group laboratories.

By combining the experience of men and women in the field and the scientific expertise needed for technical research and progress, by promoting the transfer of knowledge needed within the Group, the Center for Expertise and Documentation helps foster the development of new products, processes and techniques.

This division serves as an interface amongst Group companies and departments. Its missions include:

• facilitating design and development of new products and processes,
• monitoring during post-experimental phase,
• fostering feedback,
• creating visual aids and documentation for development and communication regarding innovative products and processes, technical intelligence actions.