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Weekly Building News
2020 - Week 44
Highlights
 
Macron is reconfiguring France but spares the construction industry
Policy
The reconfinement announced on Wednesday by the President of the Republic will worsen the economic shock of Covid-19, but if some sectors risk their survival, despite new public aid, others are better equipped to adapt to the return of restrictions. Read more
 
Some measures of the future RE 2020 are worrying design offices and consulting engineers
Regulation
The new environmental regulations for new buildings (the “RE 2020”), provided for by the ELAN law, will come into force from the summer of 2021. If the CINOV Federation welcomes certain positive elements of the approach, it is nevertheless concerned about certain measures, including the choice of the dynamic LCA method and the abandonment of the Bilan-BEPOS. CINOV also deplores the lack of skill requirements in this new regulation. Read more
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In short
 
Decrease in housing permits in the third quarter and small recovery in housing starts before a probable reconfinement
Conjuncture by Ministry of Territorial Cohesion
The number of building permits for housing fell in France in the third quarter, while that of housing starts recovered a little but without erasing the fall observed in the spring during confinement, official figures show Wednesday. Read more
 
Measures to support the economy strengthened but still insufficient for many companies
Economic
Prime Minister Jean Castex announced Thursday the release of 20 billion euros in additional aid to deal with the crisis, over a period of eight weeks. They will be added to the nearly 470 billion euros mobilized since March. The new measures in favor of companies will cost 15 billion per month, specified the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire. Read more
 
Bruno Le Maire confirms a drop in French GDP in the fourth quarter of 2020
Economic
The French gross domestic product (GDP) will fall again in the last quarter of 2020 because of the restrictions decided to deal with the second wave of the Covid-19 epidemic, the Minister of the Economy Bruno Le Maire confirmed on Monday. Read more
 
INSEE will unveil the extent of the rebound in the economy in the third quarter on Friday, before the relapse
Economic
INSEE will unveil its first estimate of economic growth in the third quarter on Friday, during which the French economy rebounded strongly in the wake of deconfinement, but which should only be a burst before the expected relapse at the end of the year . Read more
 
GDP rebounded 18,2% in the third quarter, according to the INSEE report
Economic
The French economy rebounded sharply in the third quarter after the collapse due to containment in the spring, with gross domestic product (GDP) increasing by 18,2%, according to a first estimate published by INSEE on Friday. Read more
 
The recession more serious than expected in France under the influence of the 2nd wave and the reconfinement
Economic
Unsurprisingly, the reconfinement will weigh heavily on the French economy and the government now expects a slightly more severe recession than expected this year, despite the strong rebound in the economy in the third quarter. Read more
 
Castex announces twenty billion more to support economy during new lockdown
Public finances
Short-time working and the solidarity fund will be extended to support businesses during the new national confinement, financed by an amending budget that the government will present next week, Jean Castex announced to the National Assembly on Thursday. Read more
 
Teleworking: rights and duties of employers and employees
Regulation
Teleworking will be "generalized" during the new period of confinement, Emmanuel Macron announced Wednesday evening. What is the legal framework for teleworking? Do we have the right to refuse it? State of play. Read more
 
SMEs refuse any obligation to match the measures of the recovery plan
Organization News
The Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CPME) said it was totally opposed on Friday to a proposal by the majority deputies to set environmental compensation for the measures of the recovery plan, while NGOs, on the contrary, deem it insufficient. Read more
 
New training system for employees whose jobs are threatened
Training
The Minister of Labor, Elisabeth Borne, presented on Monday to the social partners a new training system to allow professional retraining of employees whose jobs are threatened, called "collective transition". Read more
 
The government will reduce aid to solar parks, provoking the anger of the industry
Renewable energy
Aid for certain solar parks will be revised downwards in order to take into account the fall in the costs of this energy and to save several hundred million euros per year, a government source announced Thursday. The measure concerns 20-year contracts signed during the period from 2006 to 2010, when support tariffs were still very high, despite the drastic fall in photovoltaic costs since that time. Read more
 
Cédric O defends 5G against the reluctance of the mayor EELV of Strasbourg
Technology
The Secretary of State for digital Cédric O defended the "essential technology" of 5G in the face of the reluctance of the EELV mayor of Strasbourg, Jeanne Barseghian, who is calling with other elected officials for a moratorium on its deployment. Read more
 
The restoration companies of historical monuments send an open letter to the actors of the heritage sector
Heritage
Following the announcement of the new health measures made by the President of the Republic, the Group of companies for the restoration of historic monuments (GMH) is aimed at all players in the heritage sector: Ministry of Culture and Directorate of Heritage; Public and private contractors; Project managers; DRAC Historical Monuments Conservation Services. Read more
 
Risks of European airport closures if traffic continues to decline
Others
The airport organization ACI Europe warned on Tuesday against the risk of insolvency of certain European regional airports in the coming months, or even closures if the number of passengers continues to decline by the end of the year . Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
An ambitious industrial strategy for the Bouyer Leroux Group based on synergies between subsidiaries and on sustainable development & energy
Zoom Manufacturer by bio'bric
In 40 years, the family business Bouyer Leroux, headquartered in Séguinière (49), has become the 2nd industrial cooperative in France and the 5th in terms of number of members with its 550 employee members. Read more
 
The Velux Group is committed to “carbon neutrality for life” in partnership with WWF
News Manufacturer by VELUX
The VELUX Group is committed to reducing its future carbon emissions and capturing the equivalent of its historical carbon footprint since its creation in 1941, representing a total of 5,6 million tonnes of CO². To do this, he joined forces with WWF to implement reforestation projects in order to fight against global warming. These projects aim to stop the deterioration of natural habitats and thus preserve biodiversity and improve living conditions at the local level. Read more
 
Jean-Michel Talazac, appointed Sales and Marketing Director at AC Environnement
Appointment by AC Environment
AC Environnement - a player in real estate diagnostics in France - is strengthening its management with the arrival of Jean-Michel Talazac, who takes responsibility for the management of the Commerce and Marketing department at AC Environnement. Read more
 
Green Systèmes is entering the energy optimization market
Developer News by Green Systems
After 4 years of research and development, Green Systèmes, a Normandy company specializing in software and electronics development, aims to help professionals reduce their energy costs and improve their environmental footprint. Read more
 
Rheinzink.fr launches a new tailor-made website for each building profession
Website update by RHEINZINK
To effectively support professionals in their daily work and / or project, RHEINZINK, the world's leading manufacturer of zinc-titanium, has designed its website so that it can be consulted according to their profession. Entirely redesigned according to individual needs, this more ergonomic and efficient tool provides access to detailed information on all RHEINZINK solutions and services. Read more
Videos
 
Presentation of the Cit'ergie label
Video by ADEME
Cit'ergie is a management and labeling program which rewards local authorities for the implementation of an ambitious climate-air-energy policy. Read more
 
New Cedreo: zoom on 2D and 3D simultaneously
Video by Cedreo
New feature! Discover 2D and 3D simultaneously on your screen and see your house being built before your eyes. And as a bonus, an additional tool to easily move around in space. Read more
 
Tertiary & Industry - Compact hot water boiler control CWC
Video by Bosch Thermotechnology
Simple control and fully automated operation of up to 4 hot water boilers or heating boilers (master / slave). Compact “Plug and Play” control with innovative connectivity. Read more
 
With the Chaleur Fund, renewable heat is profitable!
Video by ADEME
Arnaud Leroy calls on manufacturers and communities to switch to renewable heat. A real challenge for ecological transition, renewable heat today only covers 20% of current needs, whereas we must reach 38% by 2030. Read more
 
How to fit joint fittings and Ø 100 SANCOL pipes?
Video by ATE
This video will explain to you how to fit joint fittings and Ø 100 SANCOL tubes simply and efficiently. Read more
 
Construction site life
Video by FFB
"Do you have a team spirit?" Do you like being in the great outdoors and routine isn't your thing? So allow me to introduce you to the advantages of construction site life! This video from the FFB, intended for young people, presents the building trades. Read more
 
All POINT.P Athletes
Video
The materials distributor POINT.P has decided to step up the promotion of physical and sports activity, as a lever of well-being and therefore performance for its employees. Based on experience in sport for more than 20 years, POINT.P has acquired the conviction that an employee in good shape is a more efficient employee. Read more
 
Discover Elmer, the French shower eligible for the Action Logement subsidy
Video by elmer
Discover in 1 minute the video presenting the Elmer French shower, the new revolutionary shower concept eligible for the Action Logement subsidy. A shower combining design, well-being, pleasure & safety, it has the advantage of being installed in less than half a day without heavy work, of being able to be adapted to the desired design but also of being personalized according to one's needs! Read more
Products and Materials
 
CUPACLAD Design Waterfall: dynamism and efficiency in cascade
Advertising-editorial by Cupa Pizarras
Waterfall is the name of the new CUPACLAD Design series. An almost hypnotic dynamism is maintained thanks to three slate formats, placed in a random and orderly manner. These lines in tension assert a strong and modern graphics on any facade. Read more
 
Résineo® Tree made from recycled cork, a new permeable coating for tree towers
New product by Resin
LRVision, French manufacturer of the Résineo® brand, has never ceased to innovate to offer communities and campsites products that meet their development challenges and issues while responding to new challenges related to sustainable development. This new Resineo coating is a permeable coating made from recycled materials. Read more
 
Panasonic presents its new ventilation unit
New product by Panasonic
Panasonic announces the launch of its new ventilation unit with heat recovery. Particularly efficient, this unit enriches the Panasonic residential range. The goal? Improve indoor air quality by controlling humidity levels for a healthier environment. Read more
 
ARCHLine.XP, a new complete BIM tool for digital models
New software by ZW France
ZW France, a distributor of ZWCAD and ZW3D software now exclusively markets BIM architecture software available in France: ARCHLine.XP. Many events are planned for November to present this BIM software, an alternative to Revit or Archicad. Its strengths: ergonomics and attractive price. Read more
 
Safety of Photovoltaic installations: the archelios ™ CALC software integrates CITEL surge arresters
Software update by Trace Software
Trace Software International - publisher of building and energy software - and the company CITEL - actor in the manufacture of protection devices for electrical networks - announce their collaboration for the integration of a complete range of surge arresters in the PV software archelios ™ CALC. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Extension-Restructuring of Lycée Nadar in Draveil
Project
The ROPA & ASSOCIÉS Architectes agency was named the winner of the project management competition launched by the Ile-de-France Region for the capacity extension of the Lycée Nadar in Draveil (91). Read more
 
Coffrage Schöck ASE, the exemplary site of the Ycone Tower in Lyon
Realization by Schoeck
Schöck ASE formwork is intended for the production of visible construction elements such as the edges of pre-slabs, walls, balconies or even edges of beams, whose completely smooth appearance, without bubbles or asperities, and the impeccable facing are real assets. aesthetic. Their simple, fast and "safe" implementation is also proving to be very popular with prefabricators looking for short lead times, optimization of profitability and quality of finish. Read more
 
Industrial Ehret halves order processing time thanks to Elcia's EDI
Realization by Elcia
A European player in the manufacture of aluminum shutters, the German industrialist EHRET deployed EDI in 2018 in order to dematerialize the placing of orders. To take stock of these first two years, meet with Rémy POUTOT, Sales Manager, Habitat France. Read more
 
Plastor in the heart of the Grande Halle du Wip in Colombelles in Normandy
Realization by Plaster
Recently requalified and renovated, the Grande Halle du Wip in Colombelles once housed the electrical workshop of the Normandy Metallurgical Company (SMN). Its new version, designed by the architects of the Encore Happy Agency, was inaugurated in October 2019. The building now consists of a large nave dedicated to events and shows and another, narrower, which hosts coworking, meeting and rehearsal rooms, workshops and a bar-restaurant. Read more
 
Wizzcad is orchestrating the renovation of more than 20.000 occupied housing units
Realization by Wizzcad
WIZZCAD, a digital solution for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of buildings, announces that its application, acclaimed by donors and construction majors, has been used for the rehabilitation of more than 20.000 private and social housing. Read more
Products of the week

High basement insulating floor with impeccable finish

Permeable flooring

Reservoir structure for the retention and storage of rainwater

Cladding which combines shine and durability

Rector

JDM Expert

Alkern

Edilteco France

Sliding door frame without paneling

Impermeable protection and primer for chipboard, plasterboard ...

Shower trays with "stone" effect coating

Design gas fireplace in wall or central version

Eclisse France

nanosources

Ideal Standard

JC Bordelet
 
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