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Weekly Building News
2024 - Week 35
Highlights
 
SME managers in construction at the forefront of job losses in the first half of 1
Study / Review / Report
29.958 business leaders lost their jobs in the first half of 1 according to the Entrepreneurs' Employment Observatory published by the GSC association and the Altares group, an increase of 2024% compared to the same period of the year. previous. Read more
 
Barometer of rental tension in the main French cities
Study / Review / Report
Manda presents the results for the second quarter of 2024 from its quarterly barometer on rental tension in the main French cities. This edition reveals a redistribution of rental tension in Île-de-France and promising opportunities in the provinces. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Building permits up slightly in July, but still down sharply year-on-year
Study / Review / Report
The number of building permits increased slightly in July after reaching a historic low since 2015 in June, but remains significantly down year-on-year (-12,1%), according to provisional data published on Thursday, August 29 by the Ministry of Ecological Transition. Read more
 
The short-term and uneven adaptation of coastal cities to climate change
Study / Review / Report
Installing pumping systems and dikes in coastal cities is good, but it will not be enough in the face of climate change, especially in the poorest countries, analyzes a study covering 199 cities and published Monday August 26 in Nature Cities. Read more
 
86% of French people would like to invest or move to their holiday region
Study / Review / Report
What are the real estate goals of the French for the start of the school year? Bricks.co, a French online participatory investment PropTech specializing in real estate investment projects, surveyed 3.624 French people to find out whether the end of the holidays would signal the resumption of real estate investments. Read more
 
Political uncertainty, a grain of sand for the French economy?
Economic
A brake or a halt? The political uncertainty reigning in France is leading to a certain "wait-and-see" attitude among households and businesses, but it should not push the country into "recession", according to several economists interviewed by AFP. Read more
 
The CESE recognizes the role of supported housing in housing seasonal workers
Accommodation
The Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CESE) adopted an opinion a few days ago entitled “accommodation in the territories to carry out a seasonal activity”. Stressing that the housing possibilities likely to be offered now constitute an important parameter regarding the attractiveness of the seasonal positions offered, the CESE gives, in the proliferation of initiatives, its full place to social residences. Read more
 
In a troubled political period, Medef wants to exercise “positive power”
Policy
The president of Medef Patrick Martin hoped Monday August 26 before the Meeting of Entrepreneurs of France (REF) that the first employers' organization exercises "positive power" at a time when the country is in a confused political situation. Read more
 
No NFP government: a “phew” for many entrepreneurs
Policy
The announcement by the Elysée that there would be no NFP government relieved business leaders, who feared several of the measures envisaged, but they nonetheless expect the rapid constitution of a government to exit of a wait-and-see approach deemed harmful. Read more
 
Always taboo, air conditioning is often the only solution in boiler housing
Climate
Despite increasingly frequent heat peaks, individual air conditioning remains very frowned upon in Europe, due to its ecological impact, but for boiler housing it is the only effective remedy to avoid dying from heat, for lack of a real alternative. . Read more
 
EDF wants to reduce the construction time of a nuclear power plant to less than six years
Nuclear energy
EDF wishes to ultimately reduce the construction time for a nuclear power plant to less than six years, its CEO Luc Rémont said on Tuesday August 27, when questioned about the nuclear recovery program ordered by President Emmanuel Macron. Read more
 
The FFB alerts the new National Assembly: housing must be a major national cause!
News Organization by FFB
In an open letter addressed to all group presidents in the National Assembly, the FFB is sounding a new alarm about the housing situation in France. Thus, given the emergence of the various discussions, the Federation is asking parliamentarians to quickly address this burning issue for the French economy. Read more
 
The Actibaie Group welcomes the conclusions of the Abbé Pierre Foundation report which calls for urgent adaptation of housing to heat waves
Organization News
In the 29th edition of its report on the state of poor housing in France, the Abbé Pierre Foundation warns of the fact that “more and more people are experiencing unsuitability, or even uninhabitability, in their housing for several months a year ”. Read more
 
Eiffage announces winning a contract worth nearly 700 million euros from the Ministry of the Interior
Company News by Eiffage
The construction giant Eiffage announced Monday August 26 that it had won a contract worth nearly 700 million euros from the Ministry of the Interior to build and maintain "a tertiary complex" in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (Seine- Saint-Denis). Read more
 
The main social landlord in New Caledonia threatened with liquidation
the Region
Unpaid rent, cessation of aid, high vacancy rate... The New Caledonia Real Estate Company (SIC), a central player in social housing in the archipelago, risks liquidation. An earthquake commensurate with the importance of this landlord who houses more than one in ten Caledonians. Read more
 
Stéphane Plaza, the media real estate agent caught by the courts
Others
Playing on his proximity to the public, Stéphane Plaza has become one of the French's favorite presenters, at the head of a network of real estate agencies in his name. Even accusations of violence from ex-partners which could reveal a darker personality. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Raw earth: on the outskirts of Paris, the experience of “La Fabrique Cycle Terre” came to an end
News Manufacturer
After less than four years of activity, "la Fabrique, Cycle Terre", in Sevran (Seine-Saint-Denis), a very innovative experiment to develop new construction in raw earth from excavation soil from construction sites in Greater Paris , closed its doors a few weeks ago. Read more
 
Burgbad doubles the warranty period on all its bathroom furniture
News Manufacturer by Burgbad
For over fifty years, burgbad has been building high-quality, durable bathroom furniture. Until now, burgbad offered a 5-year warranty on its products from the invoice date. Read more
 
Cecil Professionnel is committed to EcoDDS and its Rekupo system to facilitate the management of used pots and aerosols
News Manufacturer by Cecil Professional
As part of the V33 Group's CSR strategy, which aims to continuously limit its environmental footprint, Cecil Professionnel, an expert in wood products and paints, is partnering with EcoDDS and its REKUPO collection system. Read more
 
Geberit pessimistic about still depressed construction sector
News Manufacturer
Geberit Group, a specialist in sanitary equipment, expects its turnover to stagnate in local currencies for the whole of the 2024 financial year, after weak results in the first half, weighed down by depressed demand and a depressed construction sector. Read more
 
Meyer Burger stock plummets after announcing new strategy
News Manufacturer
The Swiss solar panel manufacturer Meyer Burger plummeted on the Swiss Stock Exchange on Monday August 26 after announcing a new strategy as well as the development of a restructuring and cost reduction program. Read more
Videos
 
Why do you like zinc? by Slaven Girard
Video by RHEINZINK
Who better to tell you about love (of zinc) than 3 experts who have been using this material for years! They agreed to tell us more about what it means to them, with only one directive: explain why you like zinc. Read more
 
Archicad & Mac, meet the most powerful couple in the world
Video by Graphisoft
Combine the latest 3-nanometer Apple M3 chips with the power of Archicad for the most efficient and intuitive design workflow available. Read more
 
QuestionRéno: How to install photovoltaic panels when you are on a listed site
Video by hello
During the Mayors and Local Authorities Fair which took place in Paris in November 2023, Hellio experts met with mayors and local elected officials to collect their #RénoQuestions about the energy transition in their territories. Read more
 
Viacon France TuboFIRE® in La-Chapelle-du-Mont-du-Chat
Video by Viacon
New Viacon France project in Savoie (73) for External Fire Defense (DECI). Installation of 2 TuboFIRE® tanks. Read more
 
Leica Disto™ D5 Lasermeter - Outdoor Measurements
Video by Leica Geosystems
The Leica DISTO™ D5 is particularly suitable for outdoor distance measurements. Thanks to the digital viewfinder, high functionality and compatibility with the Leica DISTO™ Plan app, every measuring situation is mastered quickly and efficiently. Read more
 
TwistFlush[e³] flushing system tests – maximum whirlpool power
Video by Villeroy & Boch
The flushing power of the TwistFlush[e³] flush significantly exceeds the requirements of the European standard EN997. Read more
 
Lited presents the Tubi range
Video by Lited
To find out more about the TUBI brochure, they have prepared an explanatory video for you about the range! Its particularity? It is divided into 2 categories, which themselves include specific variations: standard TUBI and architectural TUBI. Watch the video to see all the features of the TUBI range. Read more
 
Romeo Care: The French glass balcony
Video by SADEV
SADEV presents its glass window guardrail: ROMEO CARE. Its OPC (Open Position Clip) system will allow you to install these guardrails in no time with just one person! Read more
Products and Materials
 
Rectosten rEPS from Rector, the first recycled polystyrene interlocking joists for sustainable low floors
New product by Rector
While in France, 100.000 tonnes of expanded polystyrene (EPS) are used per year for various purposes, only a third is recycled. Based on this observation and knowing the specific advantages of this insulating material, Rector, a specialist in prefabricated concrete that develops sustainable innovations for low-carbon construction sites, is launching the first recycled polystyrene interjoists on the market for low floors: Rectosten rEPS. Read more
 
Autonomy and economy, Boutté innovates with 3 products for rainwater recovery tanks
New product by Butted
A family business for over 150 years, BOUTTÉ is a pioneer in the development of equipment and accessories dedicated to the recovery and storage of water in 1.000-litre mesh tanks (IBC) and other above-ground tanks. Read more
 
URSA expands its offering to eco/biosourced insulation
New range by BEAR
Specialist in thermal and acoustic insulation for more than 20 years, URSA is expanding its offering to eco/biosourced* insulation. Deployed gradually between the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025, complementary to the existing URSA ranges, it is fully in line with URSA's strategy and that of the ETEX group to which it belongs: offering a complete range of efficient solutions and services, making everyday life easier installers, for the energy efficiency of buildings. Read more
 
Edma enriches its range dedicated to jointers
Range evolution by Edma
EDMA strives to develop complete product ranges intended for the different uses of craftsmen. EDMA Outillage is expanding its range dedicated to jointers and thus offering plasterers ever more versatile and efficient tools that make their work on construction sites easier. Read more
 
Kineone and Kinemoon Evo, the two new receivers signed Kinedo
Range evolution by Kinedo
The key player in the bathroom Kinedo is launching two new shower tray references. Manufactured in its factory in Italy acquired following the SFA Group's acquisition of Format in 2020, these two new products judiciously complete the range of Kinedo solutions. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Eiffage and De Romein win, as a consortium, the partnership contract for the construction of civil engineering for the future Rhine-Main link project
Project by Eiffage
Eiffage, through its German subsidiary Eiffage Infra-Bau, in an equal consortium with the Dutch group De Romein, won the partnership contract awarded by the German group TSO Amprion GmbH with a view to carrying out the civil engineering of the infrastructures required to transport electricity from offshore wind farms in the North Sea to the Rhine-Main region in southern Germany. Read more
 
La Kroisée: a new village centre for Gilly sur Isère, a balance between dynamism and sobriety
Project
Before being made available again, the site hosted a former industrial activity. The community wanted to acquire this location to allow the future development of the town. This gave rise to the opportunity for the “Coeur de Village” project, the aim of which is to create a new supply of housing and shops. Read more
 
Alsatians divided over the reactivation of an old canal
Construction site
Abandoned for more than 60 years, the canal linking the Rhine to the Rhône saw the start of renovation work on Monday August 26 which will allow the return of tourist barges on a portion of around twenty kilometers, to the great dismay of defense associations animals that warn of the endangerment of protected species. Read more
 
A new generation winery designed in partnership with Alice Architecture and the TVMC Terroir Viticole association
Directing
The Alice Architecture agency is proud to announce the construction of an innovative 1.800m2 winery in the heart of the Massif Central. This project was designed in close collaboration with the TVMC Terroir Viticole association. Several technologies were used such as BIM and 3D modeling. Read more
 
In Hamburg, the new life of a Nazi bunker
Directing
Apple trees grow where guns once stood: the transformation of one of Germany's largest bunkers in Hamburg into a complex with a park and recreational areas is opening a new chapter for this iconic building of the Nazi era. Read more
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