At 34, Max Didier is the third generation to head the CDCL Group (Compagnie de construction luxembourgeoise). “In 2018, at the end of my doctorate in civil engineering, I had the choice between pursuing an academic career or joining the family business. I chose the second option because there are more challenges,” explains the man who is now the group’s managing director, alongside Jean-Marc Kieffer, chairman of the board.

“Less than ten years ago, we were still using faxes to send orders to suppliers. On a technical level and for our products too, we’re looking at how to implement artificial intelligence solutions.”

To tackle the country’s housing crisis, Max Didier believes that more public-private partnerships are needed, “as well as the use of new materials and greener, more sustainable construction.”

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