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Weekly Building News
2020 - Week 48
Highlights
 
RE2020: for builders of single-family homes, the government is treading on its head!
Regulation
The Ministry of Ecological Transition has just communicated its orientations concerning RE2020. He presents as minor revolutions as drastic as the generalization in 6 months of elitist thermal performance, the elimination of widespread heating methods and even the systematic recourse to construction methods so competitive that they represent only a tiny part of the market ... and all this would apply to the only segment of housing that has never needed exemptions to comply with RT2012? Read more
 
RE2020: strong concerns of the FFB after the latest government announcements
Regulation by FFB
The FFB is pleased to have been heard on the necessary progressiveness of the carbon requirement provided for by RE2020 (Environmental Regulation 2020). However, the announced objectives and deadlines seem unrealistic to him, both economically and in terms of the industry's capacity to adapt to these radical changes. Read more
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In short
 
France is behind on the energy renovation of buildings
Study / Review / Report
France is lagging behind in decarbonising the building sector, according to the High Council for the Climate, which calls for massive investments and an overhaul of the aid system to make energy renovation efficient. Read more
 
The building envelope: concrete perspectives for a global quality approach
Study / Review / Report
In recent years, the building sector has seen an increase in non-qualities on construction sites. Moreover, according to the Construction Quality Agency, damage / construction claims in 2018 amounted to 782 million euros, an increase of + 6,2% since 2009) 1. These figures represent all the non-qualities (foundation, framework, networks, etc.) and do not only concern the building envelope. Read more
 
Engineers worried and weakened by sluggish economic activity
Study / Review / Report
Almost a month after the reconfinement, Syntec-Ingénierie reveals the lessons of the latest edition of its economic barometer. While activity continues in most economic sectors, 65% of businesses in the profession are nevertheless experiencing a further decline in their order intake. Read more
 
Does the energy retrofit actually continue during the reconfinement?
Study / Assessment / Report by hello
Containment: act 2. For more than three weeks now, France has been living at the pace of the national reconfinement decided by the government to stem the 2nd wave of the Covid-19 epidemic. More flexible than the first, this confinement allows certain sectors to continue their activity normally, such as construction and public works. Read more
 
Collected nearly a billion euros for the Livret A in October
Economic
The Livret A experienced in October its first month of outflow since the beginning of the year, with withdrawals that exceeded payments to the tune of nearly one billion euros, according to figures released Monday by the Caisse des Dépôts. Read more
 
The rise in housing prices eases with the crisis, but not everyone benefits
Conjuncture
After months of economic crisis, French housing is still costing more despite the first signs of a lull this summer. We can believe in a fall in prices next year, but it will be far from benefiting everyone. Read more
 
The fall in building permits for housing was confirmed in October, before the reconfinement
Conjuncture
The month of October, concluded with a general reconfinement, hardly changed the trends for French new housing with a slight rebound in housing starts but a persistent depression in building permits, official figures show Friday. Read more
 
RE2020: Construction industry denounces the change in carbon accounting
Regulation
The construction industry, representatives of materials in the concrete, steel and insulating materials sector, are mobilizing to express their opposition following the announcements by Ministers Barbara Pompili and Emmanuelle Wargon around the Environmental Regulations for Buildings (RE2020). Read more
 
The new construction standards for new buildings set a target of 30% energy savings
Regulation
The Ministry for the Ecological Transition on Tuesday published the new construction standards for new buildings which should lead to a reduction of at least 30% in daily energy consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions during the construction. Read more
 
Covid-19: reflection to temporarily make teleworking compulsory "a few days a week", according to Medef
Regulation
A reflection has been initiated between the government and the social partners to make teleworking compulsory during the first months of 2021, the president of Medef Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux said on Wednesday. Read more
 
Fastned wins the call for tenders for ultra-fast charging stations on French highways
Renewable energy
Fastned, the European ultra-fast charging network for electric vehicles, has been chosen by Autoroutes Paris-Rhin-Rhône (APRR), French Autoroutes and toll road companies to develop and operate 9 ultra-fast charging stations along the main highways of France. The contract is awaiting validation by the French Ministry of Transport. Once approved, this will mark Fastned's entry into the French market where electric charging is still sparse. Read more
 
The Senators unanimously reject the questioning of photovoltaic tariffs
Renewable energy
Following this rejection by the Senate, unanimously, the players in the sector ask the government to abandon this inconsistent project of retroactive and unilateral revision of tariffs, contrary to the general interest. Solidarité Renouvelables asks the Prime Minister for a hearing before the text is returned to the National Assembly. Read more
 
Wind power advocates write to Emmanuel Macron to denounce disinformation
Renewable energy
Industrialists, communities or NGOs, defenders of wind power in France on Tuesday sent an open letter to the President of the Republic Emmanuel Macron to denounce the "lies" brought by certain opponents of this energy and ask him to be the arbiter of '"a peaceful debate". Read more
 
Sea Works Acoustics Analyzer, underwater acoustic analysis software ensuring environmental respect
New software by Abyss
Created by Abyssens, Sea Works Acoustics Analyzer is dedicated to underwater acoustic analysis in post-treatment during work at sea (pile driving) and the automatic edition of customizable reports relating to regulatory compliance. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Wizzcad joins forces with Upcyclea to create the 1st circular smartbuilding solution
Developer News by Wizzcad
WIZZCAD, the first digital solution for the construction, rehabilitation and maintenance of buildings, and Upcyclea, the circular building management platform, announce that they have entered into an exclusive partnership to launch a common circular smartbuilding offer. Read more
 
New members and second agreement for the gap referencing network
Organization News
While COVID disrupted and shut down the carpentry sector, the GAP Référencement community network continued to recruit. Three new carpentry professionals joined the 9 members already in place. An all the more positive sign in this difficult period which validates the work of the whole team. Read more
 
Velux joins the RE100 initiative which brings together companies committed to using 100% renewable electricity
News Manufacturer by VELUX
The VELUX Group is the new member of a collaborative initiative that brings together the most influential companies in the world, committed to 100% renewable electricity. The clean energy movement is gaining momentum despite the COVID-19 epidemic: more and more international companies commit to only consuming renewable electricity. Read more
 
Würth embarks on training for professionals
News Manufacturer by Wuerth France
Würth France completes its global offer and offers professionals training in safety / prevention, product techniques, sales techniques ... Read more
 
After 33 years at the head of Profiles Systems, Christophe Derré appoints Aymeric Reinert General Manager
Appointment by profiles Systems
After 33 years at the head of Profiles Systems, Christophe Derré officially hands over the General Management to Aymeric Reinert, who has already been in charge of it for nearly 2 years. He will remain at his side as a strategic development and marketing advisor. Read more
Videos
 
Polyurethane is light and thin
Video by Unilin Insulation
Polyurethane: an insulating material easy to transport that simplifies installation and with a limited carbon footprint. Find out more in the video. Read more
 
Pavilion 6 the largest urban farm in Europe at the Parc des Expositions
Video by Build Steel
New part of the cycle “Building the territories of tomorrow”, this conference explores the relationship between naturalness and urbanity in architecture. A new architectural material, plants are invading facades and roofs and the city has chosen to multiply greenhouses and urban farms. An architecture of lightness in which steel multiplies the advantages. Read more
 
Toulouse Guillaumet district
Video by Altarea
Discover QG, the new Toulouse centrality to fully experience. On the 13 hectares of the former Center d'Essais Aéronautiques de Toulouse (CEAT), 6 minutes by metro from Toulouse Matabiau station, the future mixed district is the new district to live in for the metropolis of Toulouse. Read more
 
The challenges of the 72-hour FFB Habitat Cluster to innovate: the invitation of President Grégory Monod
Video by FFB Housing Unit
The President of the FFB Habitat Pole, Grégory Monod, invites you on December 8-9-10, 2020 to follow and participate in an unprecedented phygital event: Les Challenges du Pôle Habitat FFB, 72 hours to innovate! Read more
 
Résineo Drain: Charmeil golf course in Grenoble
Video by Resin
Charmeil golf terrace in Resineo Drain, produced by the AG Masonry partner applicator. Read more
 
How is Colas digitizing the rehabilitation work of the Théâtre de la Ville?
Video by Wizzcad
The Colas group, world leader in the construction, upkeep and maintenance of transport infrastructure, has chosen the WIZZCAD solution to digitize the site monitoring of the rehabilitation project of the Théâtre de la Ville, place du Châtelet, in Paris . Read more
 
Reopening of the Palais Galliera after two years of work
Video by City of Paris
The Palais Galliera is entering a new historical stage, the extension works have made it possible to create new galleries and double the surface area of ​​the museum. After these works, the exhibition area increases from 700 m² to 1.500 m². Read more
 
Application of Polys Prêt® 350 Fibré lightweight mortar from Edilteco France
Video by Edilteco France
POLYS PRÊT®350 Fibré is a light fiber mortar, based on polystyrene beads, intended for floor insulation or thermal and acoustic treatment, in new or renovation work. The foamy consistency of POLYS PRÊT® 350 Fibré allows a simple and efficient application, when leveling and making coating supports, in apartment buildings and single-family homes, ready to directly receive glued or other tiles. Read more
Products and Materials
 
The expert in draining coatings presents Résineo® Drain
Advertising-editorial by Resin
In 2013, LR Vision, anxious to develop urban planning solutions, launched the Résineo® range. Among the products in this range, Résineo® Drain, a combination of high performance resins and natural aggregates. This solution combines properties that are both technical, such as its permeability and resistance, and aesthetic. Characteristics that make Résineo® Drain a sustainable technology for community planning. Read more
 
Myral unveils the 24 new colors of the Les Intemporels collection for its ITE solution
Advertising-editorial by Myral
The Myral solution, already acclaimed for its thermal performance and technical qualities, stands out today for its aesthetics. The Burgundian industrialist has developed with the color design agency Nacarat, a new range of finishes in his Les Intemporels range, inspired by the richness of the regional landscapes. A meaningful approach that aims to offer architects a harmonious vision and inspire them in their project to clad the facades of buildings. Read more
 
Cellodrain® Ultra, the first solution for the insulation and drainage of buried walls in graphitized expanded polystyrene
New product by Hirsch Insulation
Intended for thermal insulation from the outside (EIT) of foundations and buried walls (excluding casings), Cellodrain® Ultra is a 3 in 1 solution. Read more
 
Slate solar thermal panel dedicated to the terrace
New product by Cupa Pizarras
A natural material with amazing properties, shale combines aesthetics, longevity and environmental respect. It also has the particularity of capturing heat. Since 2014, Cupa Pizarras has exploited this potential through the first slate solar thermal panel on the market. Thanks to invisible sensors installed on the roof, Thermoslate thus enables the production of heating and domestic hot water (DHW). Read more
 
With Skywater® Soprema makes useful water from roof terraces
Range evolution by Soprema
The mineralization of towns and the intensification of the rains increase the risk of flooding. Rainwater management is at the heart of regional issues and becomes everyone's business: communities, planners, businesses and even individuals. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
The new Mobil Wood joinery, the eco-construction of the first “recyclable” plant in Europe in Cradle-to-Cradle
Construction site
In the heart of rural Burgundy, the SME Mobil Wood is building its new joinery according to the principles of Cradle-to-Cradle. With commissioning scheduled for April 2021, it will be the first C2C industrial building in Europe to be built according to this circular approach to optimize and reuse materials and set an example for the environment. Read more
 
Legoupil Industrie designs and installs a creative modular house for the municipality of Evrecy
Realization by Legoupil Industry
Legoupil Industrie, manufacturer and installer of industrial and modular buildings, took charge of the entire creative modular house project for the municipality of Evrecy. Read more
 
Demathieu Bard delivers the Nantes Multimodal Exchange Hub
Directing
The inauguration of this new structure concludes three years of work carried out by DEMATHIEU BARD CONSTRUCTION and gives a new dynamism to regional mobility. Read more
 
LCA features wood for the Jarrie media library in Olonne-sur-Mer
Directing
LCA Construction Bois, a Vendée company specializing in the construction of structural timber and the exterior envelope, has signed a new “leap in time” project located in the heart of the Jarrie landscaped park, in Olonne-sur-Mer. Read more
 
Eurovia and ElectReon carry out a pilot project for an induction electric charging road in Germany
Realization by Eurovia
After signing an exclusive collaboration agreement for the promotion and construction of electrically recharged roads in Germany, France and Belgium, Eurovia (a subsidiary of VINCI) and ElectReon, announce the completion of a first project launched by the supplier of German energies EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG in Karlsruhe. Read more
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