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Weekly Building News
2024 - Week 38
Highlights
 
The French Building Federation presents four measures to the new government to get the sector out of recession
Conjuncture by FFB
Despite the euphoria of the summer, driven by the Paris Olympic Games, and above all despite the continued fall in interest rates since the beginning of the year, the deep recession in the construction industry remains very much alive. Read more
 
Energy renovation: Anah and DGCCRF warn against scams and identity theft
Organization News
The Fraud Prevention Agency and the public body that manages the Ma Prime Rénov' energy renovation aid for housing have been receiving more and more reports since 2020 and are warning against attempts at identity theft. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Housing construction still slow in France
Study / Review / Report
The number of homes is still increasing regularly in France, but at a less sustained rate in recent years, notes the National Institute of Statistics (Insee) in a note published a few days ago. Read more
 
Real estate credit barometer for the 2nd quarter of 2024
Study / Review / Report
IN&FI credits, a network of brokers, has produced a barometer on real estate loans for the second quarter of 2024. The real estate loan market in the second quarter of 2024 continues its rise, influenced by economic fluctuations and changing monetary policies. Interest rates, always crucial in borrowing decisions, have helped revive the real estate market and attract buyers again. Read more
 
Political uncertainty had a strong negative impact on 51% of SMEs/VSEs
Study / Review / Report
More than half (51%) of SME/VSE managers believe that the climate of political uncertainty since the dissolution has had a "strong" negative impact on their activity, according to the quarterly barometer published on Tuesday, September 17 by Bpifrance Le Lab and Rexecode. Read more
 
Paris and Milan close to the model of the "15-minute city"
Study / Review / Report
Paris and Milan are among the cities closest to the "16-minute city" model, an urban planning concept in which every resident lives within a fifteen-minute walk or bike ride of everything they need for their daily life, according to a global analysis published Monday, September XNUMX. Read more
 
Wind turbine orders rose 23% worldwide in the first half, driven by China
Study / Review / Report
Led by China, wind turbine orders rose 23% worldwide in the first half of the year and represented $42 billion in investments, a 3% increase year-on-year, according to a firm specializing in renewable energy. Read more
 
Real estate situation in Île-de-France: in the 2nd quarter of 2024, activity remains sluggish and an annual drop in prices is slowing down
Conjuncture
The wait-and-see attitude is still prevailing on the market and sales volumes of existing homes are recording a further decline, by 18% compared to the same quarter last year, reaching up to 38% compared to the 2nd quarter of 2022. Read more
 
Small improvement for the French economy but no clear recovery
Conjuncture
The Banque de France expects stronger-than-expected growth in France in 2024, but its governor François Villeroy de Galhau has warned that political uncertainty could weigh as well as the sharp deterioration in the country's public finances. Read more
 
Housing, an ever-increasing burden for students
Accommodation
With supply becoming scarce and prices continuing to soar, finding accommodation in major university cities has never been more of an obstacle course for students, especially in Paris. Read more
 
Solar energy sector heading for record year in terms of additional capacity
Renewable energy
The solar energy sector is set to post another year of record growth with 593 gigawatts (GW) of additional installed capacity expected by the end of 2024, energy think tank Ember reported. Read more
 
Major cities will be hit hard if global warming reaches 3°C
Climate
Longer and more frequent heatwaves, an exploding demand for air conditioning and even more threatening viruses: the world's major cities and their billions of inhabitants would be in crisis if global warming continued on its path towards 3°C, a report warned on Thursday, September 19. Read more
 
Bouygues Construction provides a comprehensive response to the needs of mass energy renovation of housing
Company News by Bouygues Construction
Bouygues Construction has been active in the energy renovation market for over 40 years. With 3 new offers that meet the challenges of energy renovation of built heritage, Bouygues Construction offers homeowners, whether they are landlords, co-owners or independent owners, a tailor-made approach that simplifies the implementation of energy renovation projects. Read more
 
Colas wins contract to modernize major railway line in Czech Republic
Company News by Drives
Colas CZ and Colas Rail have been awarded a contract by Sprava zeleznic (Czech Railways) for the modernisation of an 8-kilometre railway line in northern Bohemia. The project, worth €77 million, will significantly improve the safety and efficiency of transport under the Krusne hory mountains. Read more
 
5 Home Safety Hazards That 7,8 Million French Couples Overlook
Prevention / Security
Nearly 80% of fire-related deaths and accidents occur in French homes, where they could be prevented with simple safety measures. This startling statistic highlights the critical gaps in household safety practices that prevail across the country. Read more
 
Results of the French Construction Trades Team: construction trades on the world podium of excellence
Contest / Prize / Trophy by CCCA-BTP
Partner of WorldSkills France and WorldSkills Lyon 2024, the CCCA-BTP was present in force, with construction professionals, at the 47th edition of the WorldSkills global competition in Lyon, under the banner "Construction". After four days of competition, the results were announced at the closing ceremony on September 15. 1.400 young national champions, aged under 23, competed in intense tests in 59 professions. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Appointment at Sebico of Pierre-Colin Gervais, Research & Development Director - Sustainable Innovation
Appointment by Sebico
Sebico, a major player in French industry, enthusiastically announces the arrival of Pierre-Colin Gervais as Director of Research & Development - Sustainable Innovation. This recruitment is in line with Sebico's commitment to integrating sustainability at the heart of its activities and ensuring that its solutions meet current and future environmental challenges. Read more
 
Edilteco France will present its innovations for facade insulation and floor acoustic improvement at Batimat 2024
News Manufacturer by Edilteco France
EDILTECO France will be present at the Batimat Porte de Versailles exhibition, from September 30 to October 03, 2024, Hall 1, aisle N66, where the company will exhibit its latest innovations in thermal insulation, acoustic improvement and environmentally friendly lightweight solutions. Read more
 
Sustainable investments for burgbad in France
News Manufacturer by Burgbad
In a context of sustained growth, burgbad has made numerous investments at its Nogent-le-Roi site. With a new 2.200 m2 shipping building and a production capacity that can now reach 500 pieces of furniture per day, the Nogent-le-Roi site is optimizing its logistics costs and improving its delivery service. Read more
 
Bosch Professional, Bronze Sponsor of the 47th WorldSkills Lyon 2024 Competition
News Manufacturer by Bosch Australia
Held every 2 years, WorldSkills is the world's largest skills competition. It allows young people under 23 from 65 nations to represent their country and their profession in an international competition. Read more
 
Socadif Capital Innovation, which supports innovative companies in Île-de-France, is supporting CAD.42 in its new phase of growth
Developer News by CAD. 42
CAD.42, a startup specializing in monitoring construction site operations in real time using sensors and artificial intelligence, based in Paris with a production site in Rueil-Malmaison, is supported by SOCADIF Capital Innovation as part of a capital opening to enable it to outsource the production and logistics of its sensors as well as to expand its commercial development. Read more
Videos
 
Floodlights MultiRay Clareo Tech 2
Video by lightening
Featuring a high light output of 160 lm/W, available in 5 powers and 3 angles to choose from, these LED projectors are particularly suitable for industrial lighting or lighting sports fields. Read more
 
Concept of the Dome Veil
Video by Bluetek
The Voile-Dôme is a high-performance fixed shading solution for skylights, DENFC and vaults. It is a sunshade that blocks direct sunlight to provide protection from summer heat while letting in heat in winter. Read more
 
Restoration of the roofs of the so-called “modern” castle of Vertrieu
Video by VINCI
Bourgeois' teams restored the glazed flat-tile roofs of the domes of the castle built on the banks of the Rhône in the 2024th and XNUMXth centuries. The varnish shades were custom-made to match the roof colours used at the time, and the bell towers and decorative elements (bull's eye, ventilation oculi and fire pots) were replaced with new ones, in pre-patinated anthracite zinc. The central body will be restored from spring XNUMX. Read more
 
Better insulated housing thanks to Somfy automated roller shutters
Video by Somfy
Thanks to intelligent automation, your shutters automatically adjust their position according to weather conditions, helping to reduce heat loss in winter and maintain a pleasant temperature in summer. Read more
 
On construction sites with Alkern: Floors
Video by Alkern
Discover in pictures the installation of our lightweight and portable reinforced concrete beams, combined with easy-to-install wooden blocks made from recycled materials. Read more
 
The appointment by Velux: an eco-responsible transformation
Video by VELUX
Welcome to the second episode of Rendez-vous by VELUX, where Flavien Milon takes us to meet Dominique, owner of a house that is as unique as it is environmentally friendly. Read more
 
Guyancourt: the Grand Paris Express station by architect Dietmar Feichtinger
Video
Guyancourt station is located southwest of Place de Villaroy and at the intersection of Avenue de l'Europe and Avenue Léon-Blum (D 91). It is located in the heart of a rich environment, including business sites (such as the Renault Technocentre, which welcomes 11 employees every day), residential districts of Voisins-le-Bretonneux, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, Guyancourt, and large landscaped green spaces and sports areas (such as the national golf course). Read more
 
The Keys to the City of Laval: Energy Efficiency in Individual Homes & Condominiums
Video by hello
Pierre-Marie Perrin, Director of Public Affairs Hellio is on the set of the 5th episode of the season at Laval City Hall, to discuss the topics of energy efficiency and renovation within the city, in the presence of Florian Bercault, Mayor of Laval. But also: Stéphane Dalliet, DG of the Nexity residential development division and Me Axel BRIERE, notary in Laval. Read more
Products and Materials
 
New from Batimat: OliMIXX Green screed from Edilteco France, the virtuous lightweight screed made from olive pits to lighten structures
New product by Edilteco France
EDILTECO® France is expanding its Green range with the introduction of a new lightweight mortar, the OliMIXX Green screed, which will be previewed at the Batimat trade fair. This innovative product stands out for its unique composition, incorporating crushed olive pits, from the recycling of the olive industry. Read more
 
The Clareo Access 9 Panel: the new market benchmark
New product by lightening
CLAREO unveils its brand new ACCESS 9 panel, a lighting solution that is as versatile as it is efficient for all applications! Available in six sizes, with 2 diffusers and 3 color temperature options, this product adapts to a wide variety of configurations, thus guaranteeing optimal flexibility. Read more
 
New air/water PAC range at Airwell
New product by airwell
The brand new Wellea Monobloc High Temperature heat pump from Airwell incorporates the natural fluid R-290, the most ecological natural refrigerant on the market. Read more
 
Sebach unveils its innovative mobile toilets for the construction sector
New range by Sebach
Sebach, a specialist in mobile sanitation solutions adapted to the specific needs of construction sites, agricultural or industrial sites as well as events, unveils its range of products intended for the construction and public works (BTP) sector. Read more
 
Onduline presents Fondaline, HDPE protrusion sheets for the protection and drainage of buried walls
Zoom produced by Ondulin
Buried walls and basement walls are subject to very high humidity which can compromise the structure of the building. Water infiltration, condensation, deterioration of materials, heat loss, mold... the consequences of degradation can be numerous. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
The Louvre chooses a Franco-American group to set up the department of Byzantine Arts and Christianities in the Orient
Project
The Louvre Museum announced on Thursday, September 12, that it had chosen a Franco-American group led by Californian architect Kulapat Yantrasast and his agency WHY to design the scenography for its new department of Byzantine Arts and Eastern Christianity. Read more
 
Construction in Lyon of a building without heating or air conditioning, a "first" in France
Project
A residential building project, capable of maintaining a comfortable indoor temperature without the aid of radiators or air conditioners, will be built in 2026 in Lyon, for the "first" time in France, its initiators announced a few days ago. Read more
 
Three Houses, real estate complex in Dardilly (69) integrating the regional hub of Spie batignolles
Realization by Spie batignolles
On July 4, Spie Batignolles officially inaugurated the new “Three Houses” real estate program, the construction of which was carried out by several entities of the group. Read more
 
Scalable and automated: Sanofi's "Lego" factory is on track
Achievement
"We feel like we're entering the future": Sanofi's scalable factory, inaugurated on Tuesday September 10 near Lyon, is designed to manufacture several products simultaneously using modular and automated systems, the pharmaceutical group's digital manager explained to AFP. Read more
 
Hermès unveils its 23rd leather goods store in Puy-de-Dôme
Achievement
Hermès announced that it had opened its 23rd leather goods factory a few days ago in Riom (Puy-de-Dôme), which will house 250 artisans, while the group's global demand in this activity is experiencing sustained growth. Read more
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Insulation solutions for converted attics

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Frame for interior sliding door

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