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Recruitment and remuneration trends in the construction industry

Recruitment and remuneration trends in the construction industry

Economic collapse: Small business owners can no longer make a living from their work

Economic collapse: Small business owners can no longer make a living from their work

French employers and trade unions in the construction sector unite to put an end to subcontracting abuses in Europe

French employers and trade unions in the construction sector unite to put an end to subcontracting abuses in Europe

Rope access work confirms its dynamism

Rope access work confirms its dynamism

2026 Budget: Building tradespeople denounce a glaring lack of ambition for housing renovation

2026 Budget: Building tradespeople denounce a glaring lack of ambition for housing renovation

Squatting: a growing concern among property owners

Squatting: a growing concern among property owners

Valode & Pistre | Contest / Prize / Trophy | 17/02/26
Valode & Pistre launches Archi Jeunes 2026: a competition dedicated to the transformation of buildings Renovation is becoming the norm compared to new construction: Archi Jeunes is making the transformation of existing buildings a field for architectural innovation. This approach is in line with the evolution of the sector and current environmental challenges.
CAPEB | Organization News | 17/02/26
French employers and trade unions in the construction sector unite to put an end to subcontracting abuses in Europe CAPEB, the leading employers' organization representing small construction businesses – representing 96% of businesses in the sector in France – and the trade union organizations representing construction workers (CFDT, CFE-CGC, CFTC, CGT and FO) welcome the adoption of the parliamentary initiative report 2025/2133 (INI) on subcontracting chains and the role of intermediaries.
Study / Review / Report | 16/02/26
Current situation in the precast concrete industry: 2025 review and 2026 outlook For the year 2025, the evolution of prefabricated concrete products is down by around 3%, compared to the same period in 2024: -6,3% for concrete products intended for buildings and 2,2% for those intended for public works (source: monthly FIB / Xerfi Specific survey).
OPPBTP | Appointment | 16/02/26
Yann Danion takes over as president of OPPBTP, Jean-Michel Vaillendet appointed vice-president Yann DANION, full member representing the Confederation of Crafts and Small Building Enterprises (CAPEB), and Jean-Michel VAILLENDET, full member representing the Building, Materials, Public Works Federation CFTC (BATI-MAT-TP CFTC), have just been elected respectively President and Vice-President of the Professional Organization for Prevention in Building and Public Works, at the last meeting of the Council of the national committee on February 4, 2026. They are elected for a one-year renewable term.
Company News | 14/02/26
Despite challenges from the Trump administration, Ørsted is projected to be profitable by 2025 Following a major restructuring, the Danish energy group Ørsted, a victim of the Trump administration's hostility towards wind power, made "solid progress" in 2025, according to its monthly report published a few days ago.
Study / Review / Report | 13/02/26
Rope access work confirms its dynamism France Travaux sur Cordes (Rope Access Work) is publishing today the results of its 2025 national census, conducted to create a qualitative and representative database of the profession. The census reveals that 902 companies carry out rope access work in France, 848 of which specialize exclusively in this activity.
Company News | 13/02/26
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield reports robust 2025 results, boosted by increased foot traffic and asset sales. Commercial real estate specialist Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) published robust 2025 results on Thursday, February 12, driven by increased foot traffic at its shopping centers and an accelerated reduction in its debt. The group intends to propose a 30% increase in its dividend to shareholders.
Company News | 12/02/26
TotalEnergies sees its 2025 annual profit fall, impacted by oil prices The oil and gas group TotalEnergies saw its net profit decline by 17% in 2025, reflecting the fall in oil prices, partially offset by an increase in sales volumes, in a market complicated by, among other things, pressures on Russia and tensions with Iran.
Company News | 11/02/26
BP's annual profit plunges again, weighed down by falling oil prices and write-downs. British oil giant BP, whose performance has lagged behind its rivals in recent years, saw its annual profit plunge even further last year, weighed down by falling oil prices and a heavy burden related to the energy transition.
Company News | 10/02/26
Action 21 is relying on construction apprentices to facilitate companies' access to the RGE label and accelerate the energy renovation of housing ACTION 21, a laboratory for open solutions for the energy transition, is launching a call for expressions of interest aimed at initial training stakeholders in the construction industry to deploy new apprenticeship-based certification pathways dedicated to carrying out energy renovation work.
Orisha Construction | Publi-editorial | 09/02/26
Safety, costs, environment: how construction companies prioritize their projects In a sector under significant economic pressure, construction companies are demonstrating resilience and continuing to move forward without abandoning investment. The Orisha Construction 2026 barometer*, based on a survey of 150 decision-makers, reveals a sector that prioritizes levers directly actionable on construction sites, where performance and profitability are now determined.
Company News | 09/02/26
Ørsted sells its onshore wind power business in Europe to a fund for 1,44 billion euros The Danish company Ørsted, specializing in offshore wind energy, announced a few days ago the sale of its onshore wind business in Europe to the Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) fund for 1,44 billion euros.
Company News | 09/02/26
Vinci's share price rose 6% on the Paris Stock Exchange after the announcement of its results. Shares in French construction and energy services giant Vinci jumped more than 6% on the Paris Stock Exchange on Friday, February 6, after the group presented annual results above analysts' forecasts, particularly in terms of revenue.
Company News | 08/02/26
British company Octopus is targeting the renewable electricity market in China Octopus, the UK's leading energy supplier to individuals, announced a few days ago the creation of a joint venture with the Chinese company PCG Power to optimize the trading of renewable electricity in China, during a visit by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the country.
Study / Review / Report | 06/02/26
Recruitment and remuneration trends in the construction industry The job market in the construction and public works sector is evolving in a particularly tense context, marked by increased caution among industry players. Faced with persistent economic uncertainties, an unstable political environment, and the crisis in new housing, companies are adopting a wait-and-see approach, limiting risk-taking and recruitment.
Vinci | Company News | 06/02/26
Vinci's net profit in 2025 affected by taxation in France French construction and energy services giant Vinci saw its net profit stagnate at 4,9 billion euros in 2025 due to corporate tax in France, the group announced when publishing its annual results.
Company News | 06/02/26
Luxury real estate: when decor changes the buying decision In luxury real estate, the purchase decision is based more on feeling than on information. It often occurs in the first few minutes of the visit, when the buyer perceives – or does not perceive – a coherence, an atmosphere, the appropriateness of the place.
Contest / Prize / Trophy | 05/02/26
The Best Construction Site in France competition, organized by students from ESTP, returns for its 4th edition Applications for the 4th edition of "Best Construction Site in France" (LMCF) are now open, and around fifteen companies have already applied. In just a few years, this national inter-company competition, organized by the student association Passion BTP, has established itself as a benchmark in the construction sector.
Study / Review / Report | 05/02/26
Economic collapse: Small business owners can no longer make a living from their work The Union of Independent Businesses and Very Small Businesses (Indépendants et des TPEs) has published the results of its annual survey of 1.679 managers of very small businesses, conducted between December 29, 2025, and January 5, 2026. This survey paints a clear picture: 2025 marks an economic turning point for very small businesses. It is no longer simply a temporary downturn, but a structural weakening of the local business model.
Spie batignolles | Company News | 05/02/26
Spie Batignolles renews its technological partnership with CAD 42 to improve productivity and safety on construction sites In a context where the construction sector is accelerating its digital transformation, Spie Batignolles confirms its field innovation strategy by renewing its technological partnership with the French start-up CAD 42. Objective: to fully exploit data and artificial intelligence to optimize the productivity of construction sites, strengthen risk prevention and improve the safety of operators.