NF Habitat – NF Habitat HQE certification : construction, renovation, operation of co-ownership and free ownership.
ARKENOR acts as an NF Habitat project management consultant and mobilizes an NF Habitat HQE representative to secure your application with CERQUAL Qualitel Certification .
AMO NF Habitat HQE PACA: Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Toulon
CERQUAL support for developers and social housing providers
ARKENOR intervenes in Project Management Assistance for NF Habitat HQE in order to secure the obtaining of the certification issued by CERQUAL Qualitel Certification.
Our mission is to:
- Structure the file from the program phase
- Anticipate technical and organizational requirements
- Coordinate the evidence with the project management team
- Reduce the risks of additional reserves and delays

What is NF Habitat HQE certification?
The NF Habitat – NF Habitat HQE certification is a French initiative led by CERQUAL.
It structures the overall quality of residential projects.
Construction perimeter
- Collective housing
- Detached houses
Renovation area
- Comprehensive renovation of multi-family housing
- Renovation of detached houses
Operation and co-ownership
- Condominium management
- Fully owned operation
Current CERQUAL reference framework
The reference framework includes:
- Organizational requirements
- Technical requirements
- Certification rules
- Technical annexes
- FEST Fact Sheets
- Acoustic Reference Guide
Document compliance is a determining factor in obtaining the certificate.
Initial framing
Structuring the CERQUAL file
Project management during the construction phase
CCR and obtaining
- CCR CERQUAL preparation
- Responses to observations
- Securing the certificate
Role of an NF Habitat HQE Project Management Assistance
ARKENOR provides project management assistance for NF Habitat HQE projects.
Why commission an NF Habitat HQE certified project management assistance (AMO) in the PACA region?
An NF Habitat HQE project management assistance (AMO) ensures compliance from the design phase and avoids late adjustments.
In the South Region, the demands of social landlords and investors reinforce the need for structured management.
ARKENOR operates throughout the South Region – Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Acoustic security
NF Habitat HQE incorporates a strong acoustic structure.
Coordination with engineering is crucial.
Low-carbon management and RE2020
Anticipation of environmental requirements and consistency with thermal studies.
Coordination with the project management team
Fluid document structuring between architects, engineering firms and companies.
CERQUAL risk reduction:
AMO helps to limit:
- Partial refusals
- Delay extensions
- Late additional requirements
- Unforeseen corrective costs
AMO NF Habitat and integrated engineering
ARKENOR relies on a coordinated engineering approach:
- Consistency with RE2020 thermal studies
- Mastering acoustic requirements
- Anticipation of complex profiles
- Global environmental coordination
This approach reduces the discontinuities between design and certification.
NF Habitat HQE certified profiles
Each profile involves specific requirements and rigorous document structuring.
- Acoustic Profile in Comprehensive Renovation
- Profile: Adaptation to Aging
- Indoor Air Profile
- Low Carbon Profile
- Biodiversity Profile
- Overall Cost Profile
- Circular Economy Profile
- GIEP Profile
- Health/Wellness Profile
- Taxonomy Profile
- Profile Living Well
NF Habitat HQE vs HQE vs BREEAM
NF Habitat HQE:
- French certification supported by CERQUAL
- Housing approach
- Strong acoustic structure and services
HQE Sustainable Building:
- Tertiary and residential certification
- Comprehensive environmental approach
BREEAM:
- International Certification
- Standardized reference
ARKENOR supports the three approaches according to the client's strategy.
AMO NF Habitat in Marseille, Aix, Nice and Toulon
Intervention on new residential operations and renovations in the greater south.
Interventions:
Support for developers, social housing providers, property companies, local authorities.
FAQ – NF Habitat HQE Project Management Assistance
When should you commission an NF Habitat certified project management assistance (AMO) service?
Ideally from the program or competition phase.
Does the AMO issue the certification?
No. The certification is issued by CERQUAL.
Can NF Habitat and BDM certifications be combined?
Yes, subject to technical consistency.
Is NF Habitat HQE mandatory?
No, but increasingly demanded by landlords and investors.
Contact
ARKENOR – Environmental Project Management Assistance & Certifications
NF Habitat HQE Referent
