CAPEB and Costructor are preparing tradespeople for electronic invoicing.

With the increasing adoption of electronic invoicing, CAPEB aims to facilitate the digitalization of small construction businesses. The partnership with Costructor provides access to management software tailored to small businesses, along with commercial terms reserved for members of the confederation.

Two deadlines to anticipate for artisans

The reform of electronic invoicing will be implemented gradually, depending on company size. From September 1, 2026, all companies established in France and subject to the regulations must be able to receive electronic invoices. Large companies and medium-sized companies will also be required to issue them by that date.

Small and medium-sized enterprises, very small enterprises, micro-enterprises and artisans will in turn have to issue their electronic invoices from September 1, 2027. Invoices between professionals subject to value added tax must comply with a standardized electronic format and pass through an approved platform.

A simple PDF file sent by email will therefore no longer be considered compliant. Transactions with individuals will remain outside the scope of electronic invoicing, but their data will be subject to the obligation to transmit it to the administration, known as "e-reporting".

Software to centralize business management

Designed for construction professionals, Costructor combines the creation of quotes and invoices, the scheduling of projects and interventions, and profitability tracking. The software is accessible from a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

According to the publisher, the solution has more than 150.000 users. It notably supports down payments, credit notes, deductions, progress reports and certain details specific to the construction industry.

For electronic invoicing, Costructor states that it is connected to an approved partner platform. The software is designed to handle the generation of invoices in Factur-X format, their transmission and receipt, as well as e-reporting. However, the identity of the approved partner platform is not specified in the press release.

The solution also offers support for getting started, with free training and customer support advertised as being available seven days a week.

A discount and a free package for members

CAPEB members can benefit from a 10% discount on their first year of subscription, provided they subscribe from the page reserved for partnership.

Costructor also offers a free Starter plan that allows users to create quotes and invoices without volume limits. However, this plan does not include all the management, planning, and monitoring features offered in the paid versions.

CAPEB presents this offer as a way to make digital equipment more accessible to craft businesses, especially business creators and structures wishing to start with their quote and invoicing needs.

Supporting the digital transition of small businesses

Beyond regulatory compliance, the two partners aim to encourage the centralization of administrative and operational data. The publisher also announced certain automation and artificial intelligence features, although their uses, performance, and access conditions were not detailed in the press release.

“We are particularly proud and delighted to forge this partnership of trust with CAPEB. As software designed by and for construction professionals, our mission has always been to simplify the daily management of small businesses in the sector as much as possible. Today, with the crucial deadline for the reform of electronic invoicing, positioning ourselves as the essential partner for tradespeople is a given. Thanks to our intuitive, mobile, and compliant solution, we offer CAPEB members much more than just an administrative tool: we give them the keys to approach this regulatory transition with complete peace of mind, effectively manage their projects, and boost their profitability,” says Romain Soudry, COO of Costructor.

“Through this partnership, CAPEB demonstrates its ability to best support its members so they can cope with the reforms that are changing their daily operations. In the context of the mandatory transition to electronic invoicing starting September 1, 2026, CAPEB has partnered with COSTRUCTOR to provide them with software that centralizes the management of their quotes, invoices, and projects in a single tool. This partnership represents an undeniable lever for simplifying the daily management of their businesses and addresses the challenge of digitizing our practices,” concludes Jean-Christophe Repon, President of CAPEB.