Nowadays, if a farmer wants to build farm buildings, he must know that he is embarking on a real obstacle course. If he thinks more about the practical aspect of new installations, he must also take into account the standards in force, whether for the respect of the environment or the well-being of the animals among others.
The needs of the farmer
The farmer must first think about what he expects from the construction of a new building. Perhaps he has mechanized more and the construction of a shed would suffice. Perhaps it has increased the area of plantations and an agricultural shelter is needed to store its fodder. It is possible that the number of his animals has increased and the stable is too small. Whatever the need, the farmer must get information within his profession and from specialized firms to see all the possibilities of the market able to meet his expectations. He can also have a building estimate made by different companies and compare. He will also have to think about finances and see if his income can cope with the investment because the cost of an agricultural building is high especially if it envisages a complete construction. Thinking about the needs and the means to satisfy them is therefore the first step, but not the least because it puts into play the future of the farmer and his family.
Setting up the project
After a longer or shorter period of reflection, the farmer can move forward and consider his projects in all aspects. The construction will have to meet many requirements. Those of the farmer who want to work more rationally in a pleasant environment, those neighbors who do not want to be inconvenienced by bad smells, those of the authorities who demand on one side the welfare of the animals, but also the integration of new construction with the landscape of the place and respect for the environment through appropriate measures. A whole team is needed to take up the challenge and complete the project. The first person to contact is a CAUE advisor (architecture, planning and environment councils). One of his duties is to drive the farmer to the professionals as well as the competent bodies. A building consultant will serve as a link between the farmer and the architect because he knows both of them very well. He also helps the farmer with everything that is administrative. The architect takes care of the building itself while taking into account the imperatives of the place. He must make every effort to ensure that the new building meets the wishes of the farmer while respecting the standards imposed. occupies the building itself while taking into account the imperatives of the place. He must make every effort to ensure that the new building meets the wishes of the farmer while respecting the standards imposed. occupies the building itself while taking into account the imperatives of the place. He must make every effort to ensure that the new building meets the wishes of the farmer while respecting the standards imposed.