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Weekly Building News
2024 - Week 46
Highlights
 
Social housing, construction, owners' rights... what the Minister of Housing is preparing
Accommodation
In the midst of a housing crisis and in a context of reductions in State spending, the Minister of Housing and Urban Renewal Valérie Létard is gradually refining her roadmap, between emergency measures and medium-term projects. Read more
 
Real estate crisis continues for developers, who fear more bankruptcies
Organization News
The Federation of Real Estate Developers (FPI) continues to see all the indicators in the red and its president Pascal Boulanger said on Thursday, November 14, that he fears even more business failures in his sector, which has been in crisis for two years. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
New housing at the crossroads
Study / Review / Report
All these signals are certainly encouraging, but if they are not accompanied by concrete measures, they will prove insufficient. We risk experiencing a bloody year in 2025, the decline in sales, which seems to be stabilizing in the third quarter of 2024, should resume with the disappearance, on January 1, 2025, of the Pinel rental investment aid scheme and the absence of a new housing buyback plan by institutional lessors. Read more
 
Climate justice: low-income households more exposed to heat islands in cities, according to a French study
Study / Review / Report
Cities are warming up and the poorest are on the front line: working-class neighborhoods, generally dense and sparsely vegetated, are on average the most exposed to the heat island phenomenon, the French Institute of Statistics (Insee) revealed in a study on Wednesday, November 13. Read more
 
Job losses will continue in French industry, warns the sector's minister
Economic
After Michelin, social plans are likely to continue in French factories, fears the Minister of Industry, with the automobile and chemical industries being particularly fragile, both in France and in Germany. Read more
 
French growth to suffer "backlash" from Olympics in fourth quarter
Conjuncture
France's economic activity is expected to show little growth in the fourth quarter, particularly due to the "backlash" following the Olympic Games, in a context marked by uncertainty and a wait-and-see attitude, the Banque de France said on Tuesday, November 12. Read more
 
Creation of an information mission to the Assembly on "Zero net artificialization of soils"
Regulation
A fact-finding mission on "Zero Net Artificialisation of Land" (ZAN) was created on Tuesday, November 12 at the Assembly, in a context where this policy aimed at combating the concreting of land is being questioned by part of the majority, AFP learned from a parliamentary source. Read more
 
Notre-Dame ready to welcome the "whole world" again from December 8
Cultural heritage
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will once again welcome "the whole world" from December 8, more than five years after the fire in April 2019 and the day after a ceremony during which French President Emmanuel Macron will speak. Read more
 
“Connected room-by-room heating control” boost: the sector opposes the removal of this aid
Organization News
The sector implementing the “Connected room-by-room heating control” boost is concerned about the risk that the Government will not renew this system. While adjustments are necessary, particularly to combat fraud, maintaining this aid is essential to achieve energy efficiency objectives and not penalize households and stakeholders who comply with the rules. Read more
 
30 years of the Safety and Health Protection Coordination: three decades serving prevention on construction sites
News Organization by OPPBTP
Introduced in 1993 and coming into force at the end of 1994, the Health and Safety Protection Coordination (CSPS) aims to reduce the risks linked to co-activity, a major challenge on construction sites. Read more
 
The French Paint, Ink, Glue and Adhesive and Resin Industry Weakened by Rising Costs
Organization News
Having already drawn attention to the acceleration of upward trends barely two years ago, the members of the 5 Fipec Syndicates are once again warning of the sharp increases in their production costs at a time when they have been experiencing a very worrying overall decline in activity since the start of the year. Read more
 
Faced with floods, the limits of regional planning
Climate
Dams and bridges, of course, but above all probes and alarms: one month after major flooding in the centre-east, all stakeholders stress that no regional planning will protect populations as effectively as an efficient warning system. Read more
 
Around forty major players in the construction sector are committed to resilient urban planning alongside the City of Bordeaux
City
Created in 2021 by the City of Bordeaux, the “Bâtiment Frugal Bordelais” label aims to develop quality housing and respond to the climate emergency declared by Pierre Hurmic in July 2020. This label, which received the 1st Housing prize at the Zero Carbon 2022 forum in Paris, aims to establish resilient, resource-efficient urban planning adapted to the specific features of the territory. Read more
 
In Île-de-France, bicycle facilities are developing in the inner suburbs, less so in the outer suburbs
the Region
Cycle paths are experiencing strong development in the inner suburbs of Paris, with some 90 kilometers developed by departmental councils since 2021, but which remains timid in the outer suburbs, according to a user report published on Tuesday, November 12. Read more
 
Craftsmen concerned about planned cuts to apprenticeship grants
Formation
Many craftsmen are concerned about the government's plan to reduce subsidies for hiring apprentices, considering it difficult to recruit without this assistance, even though apprenticeships are omnipresent in the craft sector. Read more
 
EnerGaïa, the renewable energy exhibition, will be held on December 11 and 12, 2024 at the Parc des Expositions in Montpellier
Salon
The only event dedicated to all renewable energies in France, the EnerGaïa Forum has established itself over the years as an essential professional event for stakeholders and solutions in favor of a decarbonized and more sustainable economy. Territories, cities and industries come to find innovative, concrete and transversal solutions to meet their transition challenges. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Ecomatic skirting board heaters set to conquer the Swiss market
News Manufacturer by Ecomatic
After winning an award at the Paris Fair, Ecomatic heating baseboards are now entering the Swiss market. This alternative to traditional heating has been on the market in French-speaking Switzerland since the start of the school year in partnership with the company ALPWATT, a heating equipment installer. An ambitious project for a market in full transition! Read more
 
Building for Climate 2024: Kingspan France unveils its "low carb" approach to accelerate the fight against "tertiary sieves"
News Manufacturer by Kingspan
While the entire construction ecosystem came together on November 5 for the Building for the Climate event, Kingspan France, world leader in high-performance solutions for building envelopes, announced the deployment of 'low embodied carbon' solutions to eradicate 'tertiary sieves'. Read more
 
ACTiLED Lighting and CESATEC announce the strategic acquisition of LUMILA, expert in LED lighting
News Manufacturer by Actiled
ACTiLED Lighting and CESATEC jointly announce the acquisition of LUMILA, the French designer and manufacturer of custom LED lighting, founded in 2010 and placed in receivership in June 2024. Read more
 
Kiloutou reaffirms its ambitions in terms of environmental transition by investing in electric vehicles
Rental News by Kiloutou
Kiloutou, the 3rd largest European rental company and a major player in the rental of equipment and machinery for the construction sector in France, announces a new important step in its ecological transition roadmap with the integration of 760 100% electric vehicles into its service fleet. Read more
Videos
 
Solarlux Proline T Pendulum Shock Test
Video by Solarlux
The Proline T and Proline T Mega systems are part of the Solarlux all-glass modular system, which can meet all requirements for glazing balconies, loggias and facades. Read more
 
The construction site - Ep. 2 - Insulation of the attic with the RT Plus system from Knauf Insulation
Video by POINT.P
Discover the second episode of the home renovation show: "Le Chantier"! Follow the adventures of the Plak'Bat company on a comprehensive renovation project in Concarneau! Read more
 
Enhanced security: Adaptive elevators on construction sites | Prevention pays off
Video by OPPBTP
Discover how Vinci Construction is improving safety on construction sites in Greater Paris! In this video, we explore prevention and safety practices in the construction industry, including the installation of adaptive elevators to facilitate access to ventilation shafts. Read more
 
What are the benefits of Design And Make Platform workflows?
Video by Autodesk
Discover a new way to work with Autodesk Design And Make platform workflows. Working remotely has never been easier with seamless collaboration and data accessible at any time. Reduce travel costs and drive innovation by promoting the exchange of ideas. Read more
 
Heat network: it decarbonizes!
Video by hello
Hellio takes you to Puy-de-Dôme to discover the installation of a connection to the biomass heat network in the town of Besse-et-Saint-Anastasie (63) with their partner LE ENERGIE! Read more
 
Clareo Access Waterproof Panels
Video by lightening
Thanks to their IP65 protection rating, these Panels are ideal for lighting kitchens or other spaces sensitive to humidity. They are equipped with an opal diffuser for a UGR of less than 19 and therefore optimal eye comfort. Their luminous efficiency of 130 lm/W also promotes energy savings. Read more
 
Late payments, unpaid bills... how can you be sure you'll be paid at the end of a project?
Video by Do everything
Discover the essential solutions to protect your construction company against late payments and non-payments, a major problem in the sector. From requesting a deposit to credit insurance, including the automation of reminders and rigorous customer selection, learn how to secure your cash flow and prevent financial difficulties. Read more
 
Let's talk CSR with Rector - Episode 5: Their process water management optimization strategy
Video by Rector
This fifth video enriches the playlist "Rector, Corporate Social Responsibility in Action!". This playlist allows you to discover a series of informative and inspiring videos that highlight their CSR initiatives. You will also learn more about all of their objectives and commitments! Read more
Products and Materials
 
ViaCon France innovates and revolutionizes water storage with flange connections
Advertising-editorial by Viacon
Faced with the growing challenges of sustainable water management, ViaCon France provides a revolutionary solution with its flange connections. Read more
 
burgbad cleanFlow, the new generation siphon that reinvents water drainage
New product by Burgbad
burgbad innovates with cleanFlow, a smart, patented siphon that sets a new standard for drainage, suitable for both countertops and countertop washbasins. This cutting-edge technology is designed to provide increased comfort and optimum hygiene in the bathroom. Read more
 
New Wood Log and Hybrid Biomass Wood/Pellet Boilers: an economical and efficient solution
New product by Grant France
Grant, Ireland’s leading manufacturer of renewable energy heating solutions, is proud to unveil its latest innovations: Wood and Hybrid Wood/Pellet boilers. Read more
 
Buildots Unveils AI-Powered Forecasting Tool to Reduce Construction Delays
Software update by Buildings
Buildots, the leader in AI construction technology, announced the launch of its new Delay Prediction feature, an AI-powered tool that predicts the risk of schedule overruns and alerts construction teams to pace issues so they can proactively mitigate potential delays before they escalate. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
In Montpellier, a social residence is carrying out its thermal renovation under the microscope of the Bâtiments de France
Construction site
In the Nombre d'Or residence in Montpellier, labelled "remarkable contemporary architecture", residents will finally be able to celebrate the renovation, carried out under the supervision of the Bâtiments de France, of their homes, the windows of which date from 1984. Read more
 
Work on the SNCF line between Paris and Orléans: coaches deployed in 2025
Construction site
A transport plan, including the deployment of coaches, was presented on Tuesday, November 12 by the Centre-Val de Loire region and the SNCF to compensate for the cessation of daytime train traffic between Paris and Orléans from April 2025, due to works. Read more
 
Nacarat inaugurates its new residential complex in Versailles
Achievement
Ludovic Montaudon, Chairman and CEO of the Tisserin group and Georges Rain, Regional Director for Ile-de-France - Grand-Est of Nacarat, inaugurated the Les Bosquets de Versailles residence a few days ago, in the presence of Pascal Courtade, Prefect delegated to equal opportunities, Charles Rodwell, Member of Parliament, François de Mazières, Mayor of Versailles and President of Versailles Grand Parc, Michel Bancal, Deputy Mayor in charge of housing and President of the OPH Versailles-Habitat and Eric Le Coz, Director General of the OPH Versailles-Habitat. Read more
 
Ecovegetal plants the courtyard of the Louis Pasteur elementary school in Albertville (73)
Realization by Ecovegetal
For decades, school, middle school and high school playgrounds have been concreted and sparsely wooded for practical reasons. However, this prevents water from seeping into the ground, increases the temperature by 6 to 8°C and creates heat islands. Read more
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