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Weekly Building News
2024 - Week 41
Highlights
 
2025 Finance Bill: labor costs, PTZ, MaPrimeRénov, VAT on boilers... what changes for the construction industry?
Legislation
Particularly protected by economic policy since Emmanuel Macron came to power in 2017, companies will be major contributors to the general effort of "60 billion euros" requested from the country according to the government next year, and not just the largest ones. Read more
 
Professionals and managers of very small businesses increasingly discouraged by the acceleration of the crisis
Study / Review / Report
The Syndicat des Indépendants (SDI) proposes a specific focus on a level of granularity rarely achieved, namely on only companies with fewer than 10 employees and less than 2 million euros in turnover, which represent 18% of employees in the private sector (3,6 million) and 19% of the added value of all companies. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
There is still time to take advantage of the drop in new home prices
Study / Review / Report
Yes, the prices of new real estate recorded on the Trouver-un-logementneuf.com portal, a specialist in new housing in France, have continued to fall over the last six months. Price reductions during sales are then accompanied by commercial offers and discounts that you should know how to take advantage of without delay. Read more
 
Only a third of the investments needed for the ecological transition are profitable
Study / Review / Report
"Of the 85 billion euros of investment needed" for the climate transition each year between 2024 and 2030 in construction and road transport, only "a third" will be "profitable without public intervention", according to an analysis note from France Stratégie published on Monday, October 7. Read more
 
The residential climate engineering market in sharp decline in the first half of 2024
Study / Review / Report
It was from September 2023 that the first declines were recorded in certain segments of the residential thermal comfort market, despite a rather satisfactory economic situation at the start of 2023. Read more
 
Murprotec announces the results of its major Health & Housing survey, in partnership with RespiLab
Study / Assessment / Report by Murprotec
At its press conference held on October 8, Murprotec, a company specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of humidity and indoor air, revealed the results of a major Health & Housing survey, conducted in partnership with RespiLab[1], the living lab of the Santé Réspiratoire France association. Read more
 
Electricity prices in industry: the government asks EDF for "efforts"
Economic
EDF, in the midst of renegotiating its commercial relations with industrialists, particularly those who consume the most electricity, will have to make "efforts" to enable them to maintain their competitiveness, declared Industry Minister Marc Ferracci on Tuesday 8 October. Read more
 
Real estate credit still recovering in August
Conjuncture
The total amount of new real estate loans granted in August fell back below the 10 billion euro mark, according to data published on Monday 7 October by the Banque de France, in a market that is struggling to recover. Read more
 
Sales stabilize in old real estate but prices still fall in the 3rd quarter
Conjuncture
The market for old real estate seems to have stopped sinking during the summer, with the number of transactions tending to stabilize or even rebound in certain real estate agency networks, notably thanks to the fall in prices and the recent drop in interest rates. Read more
 
The Senate calls for abandoning the objective of "zero net artificialization of soils" set for 2031
Legislation
The implementation of "zero net artificialization of soils" (ZAN) to combat the concreting of land is encountering "concrete difficulties" in application, according to a Senate report on Wednesday October 9, which advocates abandoning the objective set for 2031, deemed "unattainable". Read more
 
After the "disappearance" of a Ministry of the City, soon a disappearance of credits?
Public finances
The outcry from urban policy makers was not enough: two weeks after the announcement of the composition of the government, not a single ministry bears the title of "City", suggesting drastic cuts in the budget, according to elected officials. Read more
 
The Minister of Housing engages in constructive dialogue with the President of CAPEB, in favour of the sector and craft businesses
News Organization by CAPEB
Following her appointment, Valérie Létard, Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal, received Jean-Christophe Repon, President of CAPEB, on October 3. Read more
 
Contribution exemptions: the government wants to recover 5 billion euros in 2025 according to union sources
Social
On Friday, October 4, Minister of Labor Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet presented to social partners the broad outlines of what the government plans to do with regard to contribution reductions, with the objective, according to union sources, of recovering 5 billion euros per year over three years. Read more
 
The National Buildings Observatory is acquiring new features for its 25.000 users, building and real estate professionals
Online tools
Since the launch of the National Buildings Observatory (ONB) in early 2023, more than 25.000 users have already benefited from the building data provided by the French platform. Its publisher, the impact company URBS, today announced the launch of its all-in-one augmented version, the ONB+, in response to requests from building and real estate professionals. Read more
 
FNTP launches TP Demain, a continuing education school for public works professionals on the new challenges of ecological transition
Training by FNTP
The National Federation of Public Works (FNTP), which brings together more than 300.000 employees and more than 8.000 companies throughout France, announces the launch of TP DEMAIN, a tailor-made training offer dedicated to the ecological transition in the Public Works sector. Read more
 
Responsible Builder Trophies: 6 winners were awarded for this 1st edition of the competition
Contest / Prize / Trophy by FFB
The Responsible Builder Trophies award ceremony was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, during the Batimat Show. Created on the initiative of the FFB, the Responsible Builder Trophies reward craftsmen and building contractors who implement CSR actions and good practices. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Tellier Brise-Soleil explores new materials to enhance facades
News Manufacturer by tellier
On the occasion of Batimat 2024, TELLIER BRISE-SOLEIL, a French specialist in solar protection and façades, unveiled: AUSTRALE, a new Sliding Folding shutter, its MATERIAL LIBRARY and an installation demonstration. Read more
 
The Chaux'Room Saint Astier® gets a makeover with its new Novaskin® insulating coating
News Manufacturer by Saint-Astier®
Inaugurated in 2023, the Parisian lime room of SAINT-ASTIER® (the last independent French lime maker), is a real showcase to highlight natural lime solutions that restore built heritage. It is, among other things, a place for product exhibitions, workshops, and a space hosting training and events for the company's French and international teams. Read more
 
Meyer Burger cuts 200 jobs, CEO and CFO leave
News Manufacturer
Swiss solar panel manufacturer Meyer Burger announced a few days ago that it was cutting 200 jobs as part of a restructuring project, as well as the departure of its CEO and CFO. Read more
 
Kingfisher raises annual targets slightly after stable first half
Distributor News
The British DIY store group Kingfisher, owner of Castorama and Brico Dépôt in France, slightly raised its annual targets a few days ago, after publishing a virtually stable net profit (-0,2%) in the first half. Read more
 
Vizcab launches its Campus: an ecosystem of free tools to support decarbonization
Developer News by Vizcab
Vizcab, the French leader in decarbonization, is continuing its mission to accelerate the environmental transition of construction and is launching the Vizcab Campus: an ecosystem of free tools to improve skills in controlling the carbon impact of construction materials. Read more
Videos
 
Viacon France TuboPROTECT® in Thonon-les-Bains
Video by Viacon
New Viacon France project in the Haute-Savoie department (74) in Thonon-les-Bains. Installation of 2 TuboPROTECT® tanks for the containment of fire extinguishing water (D9A). Read more
 
Spot 2024 - Outsteel (30'')
Video by Poujoulat
In the new Outsteel TV spot, a talkative real estate agent shows a house to a young couple who are anxious to know if the property is equipped with Outsteel, by Cheminées Poujoulat. The agent can be calm and relaxed. Because he knows that the heat pump is dressed in Outsteel, the 100% French brand. An argument that should finish convincing the couple... Read more
 
Restoration of the dial – Church of Saint Germain des Près (49)
Video by bodet
In this video, follow the different stages of the restoration of the enameled copper dial of the church of Saint Germain des Près. Why restore your building dials? Over time, dials face the elements and deteriorate. We offer to restore them identically in order to preserve their history and visual identity. Building dials are unique pieces that are part of the heritage of your towns and villages. Read more
 
How to duplicate a final invoice with Obat
Video by Drug
Building tradespeople, simplify your processes with Obat, your digital partner for efficient and personalized management of your building activity. Read more
 
Goodbye to 16°C in winter for the Jules Verne school in Laval, thanks to ITE
Video by hello
The Hellio group supported the Laval urban area in financing the energy renovation work at the Jules Verne school: goodbye to 16°C in winter for the students! Read more
 
[PODCAST] Episode 7: The advantages of sustainable logistics
Video by LITED
Through this podcast, Thomas MORTIER, CEO of STACI, tells us more about the advantages of sustainable logistics! Do you differentiate between financial, social and environmental performance in your company? Would you like to know more about this subject? Don't hesitate to listen to this podcast. Read more
 
Companies committed to energy efficiency: HISA engineering
Video by ADEME
This all-trades engineering company practices energy efficiency in its daily life through multiple actions: integration into its general strategy, limitation of the number of computer servers, machine management and shutdown policy, automatic switching off of lights and hot water fountains, with a 20% reduction in energy consumption in 4 years. Read more
 
ITE - NF DTU 45.4
Video
The AQC explores the brand new NF DTU 45.4 standard, which defines the rules of the art for cladding with a ventilated air gap. This video highlights the importance of these standards in the construction industry, with a particular focus on the implementation of fiber cement panels on a metal frame, with rock wool insulation. Read more
Products and Materials
 
KP1 launches its innovative 2-in-1 base system “BASIK”: simple, quick and secure implementation, meeting the challenges of clay soils
Advertising-editorial by KP1
KP1 is expanding its basement offering with “BASIK” concrete pads. Safety, simplicity and speed of implementation are the key words of its innovative industrial system! Combining a hand-held pad and cover*, it allows individual house builders to save valuable time when building their basements, without compromising on safety of implementation. Read more
 
Schöck unveils new thermal and acoustic switches and connectors
New product by Schoeck
For over 40 years, Schöck thermal bridge breakers have established themselves as solutions that perfectly meet the structural, thermal, acoustic and fire requirements of successive French regulations. Read more
 
MagicTwist, the rotating piece of furniture that elegantly frees up space
New product by Burgbad
burgbad is giving your bathroom a twist with MagicTwist, an innovative swivel column. Combining space saving and stylish aesthetics, this piece of furniture transforms a cabinet into an original and practical storage solution with a simple rotation movement. Read more
 
Acova Mara, an electric radiator with unrivaled thermal comfort thanks to the combination of responsiveness and radiation
New product by acova
Acova, a radiator manufacturer for 60 years, is known in particular for being the inventor of the fluid inertia electric radiator. As this technology continues to occupy a prominent place in its collections, Acova is expanding its offering to dry inertia radiators with the Mara range to reach another market segment. Read more
 
Watts Solar Thermal Offer: a selection of products for the implementation of a solar water heater
Zoom produced by Watts Industries
The French people's favorite renewable energy, solar energy is gradually spreading across the country. Among the most popular solutions, solar thermal energy comes in 2nd place. After years of decline, this technology is benefiting from the replacement of old boilers and the increase in the cost of conventional energy. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Major disruptions on the Paris-Orléans-Limoges-Toulouse SNCF line in 2025
Project
Train traffic will be completely interrupted during the day for six months between Paris and Orléans due to major works starting in August 2025, SNCF announced on Tuesday, October 8. Read more
 
Orly Airport in 2035: the manager refines his project after consultation
Project
Off-site parking, priority access for the public, reuse of Orlyval: after consultation, the manager of Paris-Orly announced on Tuesday October 8 that it had refined its airport development project by 2035, which aims in particular to reduce the space occupied by cars. Read more
 
Vendée Habitat chooses Spie batignolles grand-ouest for the renovation of the Sadi Carnot residence in La-Roche-Sur-Yon
Project
It was at the USH Hlm Congress, organized from September 24 to 26, 2024 in Montpellier, that Vendée Habitat chose to formalize its choice of partner to lead a new operation to rehabilitate its social housing stock. Read more
 
In Limoges, more reflective porcelain roads
Construction site
Famous for its porcelain, the city of Limoges even includes it in its roads. On Friday, October 4, a dozen employees of the construction company Colas Sud-Ouest integrated it into the asphalt of Rue Jean-Jaurès, one of the city's shopping streets. Read more
 
The development of the future Doulon-Gohards district in the heart of nature continues
Construction site
By adopting a sustainable approach, both for the environment and to meet housing needs, the Doulon-Gohards project prefigures what the city of tomorrow will be: housing for all, a 15-minute city that combines living spaces, natural spaces and agricultural spaces, which promotes public transport and alternatives to individual car use, with public facilities and shops, at the heart of the metropolis in connection with the historic district of Vieux-Doulon and in line with the dynamics of the large Doulon-Bottière district. Read more
Products of the week

Next generation imaging laser scanner

Cladding which combines shine and durability

Professional facade paint / D2 / D3

Profiling machine with aluminum coping in 1mm thickness

Topocenter

Edilteco France

ITE-SHOP

SodiFab

Intelligent anti-burglary preventive protection for homes

PVC rotating roof window

Densified wood flooring

Optimal monitoring of your fleet of vehicles and machines

REHAU Window Solutions

fakro

Bjelin

Traxxeo
 
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