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Weekly Building News
2024 - Week 36
Highlights
 
Mortgage rates are falling again for the start of the school year
Conjuncture
Pretto, a specialist in 100% digital real estate brokerage, highlights recent trends in mortgage rates for the month of September. After a summer break marked by the Olympic Games and political uncertainty, rates are starting to fall again this fall. Read more
 
Building Tradesmen Call on the New Prime Minister to Hold a Housing Roundtable Without Delay
News Organization by CAPEB
CAPEB congratulates Mr Michel Barnier on his appointment as Prime Minister. This appointment comes at a time when housing needs and challenges are considerable. This is why CAPEB calls on the Prime Minister to consider this issue a priority and to address it without delay with the entire sector and using all the levers at his disposal. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Michel Barnier (LR) is the new Prime Minister
Appointment
Nearly two months after the results of the early legislative elections and after numerous consultations, Emmanuel Macron has just announced his choice for his new prime minister. It is Michel Barnier, a 73-year-old Gaullist who has already been a minister several times. Read more
 
Real estate: the worst is behind us, according to SeLoger
Study / Review / Report
With the drop in mortgage rates and the increase in income, the SeLoger-Meilleurs Agents group is counting on a recovery in the real estate market in 2025, with 900.000 transactions expected compared to 771.000 this year. Read more
 
More than 52% of French people still do not know about MaPrimeRénov'
Study / Review / Report
Are the French well informed about the MaPrimeRénov' operation? Rothelec, the specialist in economical electric heating and inventor of the inertia radiator, conducted a survey of 2.416 households to find out whether the French were well aware of this system which is soon to expire. Read more
 
Residential real estate in France: the three mid-year trends that are shaping the future of the sector
Study / Review / Report
Catella Residential highlights the three major factors shaping the real estate sector mid-2024: the impact of borrowing rates and political uncertainty, the dynamics of the entry-level market, and the rise of sustainable building practices. Read more
 
Housing: the Pinel tax niche has imperfectly fulfilled its objectives according to the Court of Auditors
Study / Review / Report
The Pinel tax niche to aid rental investment, set to disappear on December 31, 2024, has imperfectly fulfilled its objectives and partially contributed to the construction of housing for low-income households in tense areas, according to an evaluation report by the Court of Auditors published on Thursday, September 5. Read more
 
Energy prices: the trap closes on VSEs
Conjuncture
While large electro-intensive companies are calling for a reduction in the price of electricity, including taxes, the CRE (Energy Regulation Commission) is considering a new "tariff signal" for the TRVe (Regulated Electricity Sales Tariff). Read more
 
In France, inflation finally below 2% in August and uncertainties over growth
Conjuncture
A first since August 2021 in France: the increase in consumer prices fell below the symbolic 2% mark over one year in August, good news however overshadowed by a slight downward revision of growth in the 2nd quarter. Read more
 
Road transport in serious difficulty, according to bosses
Conjuncture
The road transport sector is facing an unprecedented wave of business bankruptcies, linked to the economic slowdown, warned the Union of Transport and Logistics Companies of France (Union TLF) on Friday, August 30. Read more
 
Public finances: France faces a wall of savings
Public finances
Up to 110 billion euros by 2027: a wall of savings awaits France to bring its public deficit back into line with European standards, according to Bercy, an objective that seems increasingly out of reach despite budget cuts on the table. Read more
 
The Council of State cancels the authorization to rent accommodation with a ceiling height of 1,80m
Regulation
The Council of State has annulled the most contested points of a government decree of July 29, 2023, allowing in particular the rental of accommodation with a ceiling height of 1,80 meters, in a decision consulted on Saturday, August 31 by AFP. Read more
 
Green light for a vast agrivoltaic project in the Landes
Renewable energy
The Terr'arbouts agrivoltaic project planned in the Landes, presented as one of the largest in France, has been authorized for construction, its promoters and the authorities announced on Tuesday, September 3. Read more
 
Developers demand "immediate action" from new Prime Minister to get construction out of crisis
Organization News
"The situation is serious": the Federation of Real Estate Developers (FPI) once again warned of the critical situation in the construction sector on Thursday, September 5 and called on the new Prime Minister to take "immediate action." Read more
 
Rachida Dati wants "consultations" regarding the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower
City
Maintaining the Olympic rings on the Eiffel Tower requires that "all procedures and consultations" be "respected", resigned Culture Minister Rachida Dati said on Sunday, September 1, the day after the project was announced by the Mayor of Paris. Read more
 
Grenfell Tower fire 2017: 72 deaths 'all preventable', damning report says
Others
The Grenfell Tower fire in London in 2017, in which 72 people died, was the result of “decades of failure” by government and construction industry bodies, according to a damning inquiry report published on Wednesday (September 4). Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Eoliance Habitat will unveil its new products at Renodays by Batimat
News Manufacturer by Eoliance Habitat
Building on the success of its first edition in 2023, Renodays, the forum for comprehensive and efficient home renovation, is back this year at the BATIMAT trade fair. From September 30 to October 3, 2024 at Paris Porte de Versailles, a dedicated space will allow building and real estate professionals, as well as institutions and regions, to discuss the national challenges and objectives of energy renovation of homes. Read more
 
Geberit meets its customers and partners
News Manufacturer by Geberit
4 trucks, 4 trainers, 4 cardinal points, the Geberit Tour takes on a new dimension. It is deployed throughout France to initiate training and many moments of conviviality. Read more
 
Bjelin’s parent company Pervanovo is participating in the Biobuild sustainable research project
News Manufacturer
Bjelin's parent company, Pervanovo Invest AB, is participating in the BIOBUILD project, which aims to provide thermal solutions for energy-efficient buildings using fully bio-based building materials. Read more
 
Rexel announces the launch of the media "Courant positif" and sets out to meet those who are electrifying the regions
Distributor News by Rexel
Rexel, a global expert in the multichannel professional distribution of products and services for the energy world, announces the launch of its proprietary media, called "Positive Current". The site offers to meet those who are electrifying the territories. Read more
 
Quarry Life Award: Heidelberg Materials launches the 6th edition of its competition promoting the preservation of nature
Contest / Prize / Trophy by Heidelberg Materials
The international scientific and educational competition Quarry Life Award, created by Heidelberg Materials, rewards innovative or exemplary actions in favor of biodiversity in quarries. Read more
Videos
 
Cofaline, the velvet paint with 98% opacity in 1 coat
Video by Zolpan
COFALINE is THE new Ecolabel velvet paint for all your interior projects. 98% opacity in 1 coat, can be recoated during the day and can be tinted in all the colours of the Cromology colour chart. Read more
 
Obat - The quote and invoice software for building tradespeople
Video by Drug
Obat offers a complete solution for the administrative management of construction companies, including quote pricing, invoicing, monitoring of collections, the integration of specialized construction libraries, site monitoring and planning, as well as the management of construction employees. Read more
 
Risk of shrinkage-swelling of clays: how to better regulate the humidity of clay soils?
Video
The expert from the Construction Quality Agency, Virginie Merlin, met Lamine IGHIL AMEUR, Researcher in soil mechanics at Cerema. Read more
 
AGC Low-Carbon Glass
Video by AGC Glass France
Low-Carbon Glass, the latest innovation added by AGC to its range of glass products, stands out for its significantly reduced carbon footprint. Read more
 
63% energy gain for a social residence in Vierzon, thanks to the support of Hellio
Video by hello
Major renovation: 63% energy gain for the Clos du Roy residence in Vierzon, thanks to the support of Hellio and its partner Bouygues Bâtiment. Read more
 
[KP1] 60 years of innovation in concrete prefabrication to build with YOU
Video by KP1
KP1 stands out for its bold vision: taking a step back to anticipate the future needs of the construction sector. Thanks to a team of talented and diverse employees, they position themselves as a key industrial player, anchored in the regions. Read more
 
[Technal Greener] Everything you need to know about the environmental product declaration (EPD)
Video by Technal
An EPD is an official document that guarantees compliance with international standards EN 15804 and ISO 14025 (for construction products), and which transparently defines the environmental impacts of a product. Read more
 
Line 18 - Baptism of the last tunnel boring machine
Video
The 30th tunnel boring machine of the Grand Paris Express is called Awa! The last tunnel boring machine of line 18 was christened on the construction site of Guyancourt station. Elected patron by the students of the Paul Eluard college in Guyancourt, Awa Camara is president of the Guyancourt association Second Souffle, which supports parents of children and young adults with disabilities. Read more
Products and Materials
 
AGC lacquered glasses, for chic and eternal colors
Advertising-editorial by AGC Glass France
AGC Glass Europe’s lacquered glass is designed to last. The glass acts as a protective barrier, preventing the lacquer applied to the back of the panels from degrading over time. This means you can enjoy the beauty of your lacquered glass wall coverings without worrying about them deteriorating. Read more
 
Worldwide, 1 in 2 slates installed is a Cupa Pizarras!
Zoom produced by Cupa Pizarras
Did you know that half of the natural slates installed in the world come from CUPA PIZARRAS? These slates have won the trust of thousands of architects, roofers and individuals. In France, CUPA 10 occupies the first place on the podium! Read more
 
Bjelin launches innovative herringbone flooring
New product by Bjelin
Bjelin introduces a durable herringbone flooring with patented technologies that offers a modern take on a timeless classic. Woodura Herringbone 2.0 features larger boards that are three times stronger than traditional wood options and install effortlessly with click technology. Read more
 
TRA company expands its range of collectors
Range evolution by TRA
As part of its commitment to better meet the needs of its customers, TRA (Piping and Associated Fittings) is expanding its range of manifolds by introducing Male-Female Manifolds with molded shut-off valves. Read more
 
Naofloor, the first removable and reusable solid oak parquet floor, receives a quadruple A in the Ecoscale assessment
Test / Trial / Certification by Deschaumes
Naofloor by DESCHAUMES, the first bio-sourced floor covering with a neutral carbon footprint, has just been awarded the best score in Ecoscale, the environmental assessment of the circularity of building products and equipment, newly developed by the Scientific and Technical Center for Building. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Bouygues Construction selected to build St John's CE Academy in Oxfordshire, UK
Project by Bouygues Construction
Bouygues UK, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction based in England, has been selected by the Department for Education to build the new St John's CE Academy in Grove, Oxfordshire. The £28,2 million (€33m) project will be carried out on behalf of Vale Academy Trust. Read more
 
Faubourg Promotion and Idec lay the foundation stone of a distribution center for PLG (Bunzl Group) in Mignières (1)
Construction site
FAUBOURG PROMOTION and IDEC, two subsidiaries of the IDEC GROUP, are celebrating the laying of the foundation stone of a new 1 m25.000 logistics operation developed for PLG (BUNZL Group). With on-site photovoltaic production exceeding the consumption of the city of Mignières, a Biodivercity label and a BREEAM Very Good certification targeted, this operation is part of responsible development. Read more
 
Viabilis unveils its new energy and thermally eco-designed residence in Carpiquet
Directing
One year after its Villa Verde real estate operation in Verson (14), Viabilis, real estate developer and planner, confirms its expertise in real estate development and continues its expansion in Normandy with the marketing of its new program, Villa Terra Cotta. Read more
 
Spie batignolles paysage has created the first urban forest in Paris, Place de Catalogne
Realization by Spie batignolles
Formerly very mineral, the Place de Catalogne now hosts 4.000 m² of urban forest, including 800 m² of clearing. This project, whose landscaping was carried out by Spie batignolles paysage, has made it possible to create an island of freshness in the heart of the 14th arrondissement of Paris while giving more space to soft mobility. Read more
 
The new Hautes Feuilles educational center integrates BSO Schenker Stores for its solar protection
Realization by Schenker Storen
The commune of Lantenne-Vertière, located in Doubs near Besançon, celebrated the inauguration of its new educational center “Les Hautes Feuilles”, an ambitious six-year project which opened its doors in September 2023. Read more
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