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Weekly Building News
2024 - Week 39
Highlights
 
Barnier government: reassuring names for the construction sector
Policy
Michel Barnier announced on September 21 the list of names that will form his government. With 36 members including 19 full ministers, it can be seen as good news for the construction and real estate sectors. Read more
 
The new housing minister wants to commit to three areas in the face of the serious crisis in the sector
Accommodation
The new Minister of Housing, Valérie Létard, stated on Monday 23 September during her handover speech that she wanted to commit to the social, economic and environmental issues related to housing, in a context of serious crisis in the sector. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Detailed study of the window market in France in 2023
Study / Review / Report
The professional organizations representing the joinery and facades sector - SNFA, UFME and UMB-FFB with the support of Codifab - have entrusted their detailed study of the 2023 window market in metropolitan France to the firm Prospection & Prospection. Read more
 
Housing permits fall in August as sector awaits tough measures
Study / Review / Report
After a very slight rebound in July, the number of building permits issued in France for new housing fell again in August, falling to a new low, according to provisional data published on Friday, September 27 by the Ministry of Ecological Transition. Read more
 
Mortgage brokers hit by rising rates
Study / Review / Report
The number of banking services intermediaries has fallen this year, according to the annual report of Orias (the association responsible for their approval) published a few days ago, in the face of a drastic drop in demand for real estate credit. Read more
 
Support for businesses is "not an ideological question" according to Antoine Armand
Economic
Support for businesses must not "be an ideological question", declared the Minister of the Economy Antoine Armand on Thursday, September 26, also assuring small businesses that there would be no "taxes across the board". Read more
 
Real estate crisis: a summer break for construction materials?
Conjuncture by UNICEM
This September return to school marks the end of the summer break, of the Olympic episode but also of the waiting period for the designation of the new occupant of Matignon. However, the political-institutional uncertainty has nonetheless been completely lifted. Read more
 
Pensions, unemployment insurance, salaries: Panosyan expected at the turning point
Policy
The unions, marked by the pension battle, the last social conference which "achieved nothing" or the plans to tighten unemployment insurance, expect more social dialogue and strong measures from the new Minister of Labor Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet. Read more
 
At the HLM Congress, Minister Valérie Létard assures that she wants to fight for housing
Accommodation
On Wednesday 25 September, during her first trip to the HLM movement congress in Montpellier, Housing Minister Valérie Létard assured her support and commitment to housing stakeholders, a sector which is experiencing a serious crisis. Read more
 
Housing Minister leaves HLM congress without concrete announcement
Accommodation
The Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal reiterated her support for the housing sector on Thursday, September 26, following the HLM movement congress, but refrained from specifying her areas of work before the Prime Minister's general policy statement on Tuesday. Read more
 
Faced with one of its "worst" deficits, France prepares to raise taxes
Public finances
Applied for seven years, the reduction in tax pressure is in trouble: the scale of France's public deficit, "one of the worst in (its) history" according to the new Minister of the Economy, makes targeted tax increases inevitable for the new government, which is overturning a Macronist taboo. Read more
 
The Alliance for Housing addresses 7 urgent measures to the government for the 2025 Finance Bill
Organization News
The executive branch seems to be becoming aware of the seriousness of the housing crisis. This summer, the President of the Republic and the Minister of the Economy at the time made their mea culpa by acknowledging that no solution had been found to the housing crisis affecting our fellow citizens. Read more
 
The HLM world vigorously criticizes the housing policy implemented since Macron's election
Organization News
Meeting in congress in Montpellier since Tuesday 24 and until Thursday 26 September, the HLM world vigorously criticises the State for its inaction in the face of the housing crisis and its policy pursued since 2017, and hopes to turn the page with a new full minister. Read more
 
CPME ready to reopen negotiations on pensions and employment of seniors
Organization News
The Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (CPME) "will respond positively" to the new Prime Minister Michel Barnier, who called on unions and employers to "improve" the latest pension reform without affecting its financial balances, it indicated on Monday, September 23. Read more
 
Nexity launches in partnership with LCL a 0%* subsidized loan valid on more than 2.200 new homes
Company News by Nexity
In partnership with LCL bank, Nexity is today launching a major campaign to support access to new housing, focusing on first-time buyers and young workers, who are the hardest hit by the real estate crisis. This financing offer, which covers more than 2.200 homes throughout the country, helps reduce the cost of loan interest and therefore buyers' monthly payments. Read more
 
Mondial du Bâtiment: an ambitious program and highlights
Salon
For this new edition (September 30 to October 3 – Porte de Versailles), the Mondial du Bâtiment and its 3 trade shows BATIMAT, IDEOBAIN and INTERCLIMA have worked on a rich and diversified program of speeches. 14 stages will be open, with more than 350 conferences and events given by more than 700 speakers and in different formats. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Poujoulat Chimneys: the chimney flue that raises the temperature on TV
News Manufacturer by Poujoulat
Following the success of the advert dedicated to Outsteel in March, Cheminées Poujoulat, the European leader in chimney flues and roof outlets, is back at the end of September with its new advertising film. Read more
 
World Dream Day: Rockwool shares its advice for French people who dream... of sleeping in silence
News Manufacturer by Rockwool
While 63%[1] of French people say they sleep badly, let's take stock of an invisible enemy of our nights: noise! ​​Sleeping in a noisy environment can interrupt sleep, lengthen the time it takes to fall asleep and make waking up more difficult. Read more
 
Daikin voted France's Favorite Brand in the "heat pumps" category
News Manufacturer by Daikin
It is one of the pillars of the decarbonization of the residential sector in France: the heat pump (PAC) is a reversible technology (heating in winter and cooling in summer) that operates using renewable energy and electricity. The system is capable of extracting calories from the air to heat/cool buildings, houses, apartments, businesses, etc. Read more
 
The Elcia Group acquires 100% of the capital of the Belgian publisher Ramasoft, which becomes Elcia Belgium
Developer News by Elcia
RAMASOFT joins the ELCIA family for good! The ELCIA Group acquires the entire capital of the Belgian software publisher, five years after joining as a minority shareholder. The PVC, ALU, WOOD joinery manufacturing software Ramasoft will more than ever connect to the other solutions of the ELCIA Group. Read more
 
Merger of Trace Software and Green Systèmes: a union to revolutionize the energy and ecological transition
Developer News by Trace Software
It is with immense pride that Trace Software announces a major step in its evolution: the merger with its sister company, Green Systèmes. Read more
Videos
 
Viacon France TuboSTORE® in Rosheim
Video by Viacon
New Viacon France project in Rosheim (67) with the installation of a 16 m3 TuboSTORE tank for the reuse of rainwater. A great example that everyone can contribute to the preservation of water resources! Read more
 
Versailles – Construction sites: the Grand Paris Express station by architect Dietmar Feichtinger
Video
Versailles station, a construction site for the Grand Paris Express, provides service to a dense urban environment. Located as close as possible to the current one, the second busiest station in Île-de-France after La Défense (outside Paris), it provides connections with the RER C lines, the Transilien network, the TGV and future Tram-Trains. Read more
 
Julien Trackoen, prevention advisor at OPPBTP
Video by OPPBTP
In this video, we meet Julien Trackoen, prevention advisor at the OPPBTP within the Pays de la Loire Agency. Julien tells us about his daily life as an advisor and his privileged relationships with construction companies in his sector. Read more
 
Intelligent Assistant - Create a customer record by talking to your phone!
Video by Boby
[TUTORIAL] Discover how the Boby Intelligent Assistant makes your administrative management easier! Have you always dreamed of creating clients effortlessly? Good news, this is one of the many features of the Boby Intelligent Assistant! Read more
 
QuestionRéno: What assistance can I request when I embark on energy renovation?
Video by hello
During the Gedimat trade fair, Hellio experts met with building professionals to answer their questions about energy renovation. Read more
 
Misconceptions - Episode 3 - Glass wool insulation has a high carbon footprint
Video by Knauf Insulation
You find it difficult to distinguish fact from fiction when it comes to regulations, performance or the environment. Knauf Insulation's goal: to deconstruct existing prejudices about thermal insulation of buildings and to address different themes such as summer comfort, acoustic insulation, recyclability, etc. Read more
 
Obat, business management software for building tradespeople
Video by Drug
Building tradespeople, simplify your processes with Obat, your digital partner for efficient and personalized management! Obat offers a complete solution for the administrative management of building companies. Read more
 
Avidsen SORIA Plug and Play solar panels: The simple and practical solar station
Video by Avidsen
Produce your own electricity to power your home's standby devices and manage your consumption from your smartphone, equipped with the free Avidsen Home app. Quickly install the kit on your own, plug it into a standard outlet and save money. Read more
Products and Materials
 
New accessories for laying and finishing terraces on pads
New product by Jouplast®
A major player in the outdoor development market, JOUPLAST® has developed a multitude of solutions to meet all terrace projects. Thus, the brand offers two ranges of pedestals: one dedicated to the installation of paving terraces, the other to the implementation of wooden or composite terraces. Read more
 
The iconic range of fireplaces in EVA 992 color, symbol of 90s decor, is reinvented for the Fall-Winter 2024 season
Range evolution by JC Bordelet
In 1976, designer Jean-Claude Bordelet specialized in the study and manufacture of fireplaces, and quickly became a leader in creation, integrating color combined with a perfect mastery of metalworking techniques. Read more
 
Seguin Range I stoves, the perfect combination of ultra-customizable design and energy efficiency
New range by Seguin
Seguin, a French designer, manufacturer and distributor of heating solutions (fireplaces, wood-burning fireplaces, inserts, wood-burning stoves, pellet stoves) presents the I Range, a series of wood-burning stoves designed to meet the needs of contemporary interiors. These models combine modern design with exceptional energy efficiency. Read more
 
Hybris 31 from Actis, high performance for efficient internal thermal insulation (ITI) of buildings
New range by Actis
Walls account for nearly 20 to 25% of heat loss in a poorly insulated home or commercial building, whether new or renovated. Internal thermal insulation (ITI) of these is therefore the second priority after that of the roof, to save energy and gain comfort. Read more
 
Ultraflat Evo by Ideal Standard, a new range of stylish and durable extra-flat shower trays
New range by Ideal Standard
Ideal Standard, bathroom manufacturer, presents its new range of UltraFlat Evo extra-flat shower trays designed to meet the highest quality requirements, while minimizing its impact on the environment. Without a step, they make it easier for everyone to access the shower area. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Eiffage launches major restructuring work on the “Paris - Scope” project
Project by Eiffage
Eiffage, through its subsidiaries Eiffage Construction and Goyer, won the contract awarded by SFL (Société Foncière Lyonnaise) for the general renovation of the “Paris - SCOPE” tertiary complex in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. Read more
 
At Notre-Dame, last spotlight on the construction site before reopening
Construction site
The blow of the axe splits the oak, revealing the heart of the tree: used to rebuild the framework of Notre-Dame, the technique has its effect on the public who came to discover, Saturday September 21 in Paris, the craftsmen of a "grandiose" construction site which is nearing its end. Read more
 
Adim Ouest, a real estate development subsidiary of Vinci Construction, lays the foundation stone for the two “Le Mancel” residences in Le Mans (72)
Construction site by VINCI
Jérôme ANSALDI, director of ADIM Ouest, laid the first stone of the two “Le Mancel” housing buildings in Le Mans a few days ago, in the presence of Christine POUPINEAU, president of Le Mans Métropole Habitat and Stéphane LE FOLL, president of Le Mans Métropole, mayor of Le Mans and former minister. Read more
 
Solarlux glass systems for the thermal rehabilitation of buildings
Realization by Solarlux
In the 17th arrondissement of Paris, ICF Habitat has decided to completely renovate a complex of around a hundred social housing units on 11 floors. Ambitious in its environmental and architectural approach, the transformation designed by the Ithaques architecture agency hoists hundreds of meters of Solarlux SL23 sliding systems in front of the newly created loggias, emblematic of this large-scale operation. Read more
 
Foncière Logement and Action Logement, serving social diversity in Alfortville
Achievement
On September 3, Action Logement and the Association Foncière Logement, its operator dedicated to social diversity, organized the end-of-construction visit of the "En Seine" residence in Alfortville, in the presence of Luc Carvounas, Mayor of Alfortville, Olivier Salleron, President of the French Building Federation (FFB), Anne-Claire Mialot, Director General of the National Urban Renewal Agency (ANRU), and Véronique Deprez-Boudier, Prefect Delegate for Equal Opportunities in Val-de-Marne. Read more
Products of the week

3 in 1 prefabricated heating / cooling floor

Smart Panel 600x600 33W Bluetooth equipped with a presence and brightness sensor

Graphite expanded polystyrene insulation panel for external thermal insulation systems

WIRELESS High Definition Security System

KP1

lightening

Edilteco France

VPSitex

Fire resistance of Copanel fiber cement facade panels

Extra thin laminated safety glass

Shower screens with integrated sealing system

Profiling machine with aluminum coping in 1mm thickness

COPANEL

AGC Glass France

Creazur France

SodiFab
 
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