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Weekly Building News
2024 - Week 47
Highlights
 
2025 Budget: Craftsmen and VSEs in the construction industry call on the Senate not to increase their costs and to support the activity, employment and ecological transition that they are leading
News Organization by CAPEB
After being rejected by the National Assembly, the finance bills (PLF) and social security financing bills (PLFSS) are arriving in their initial version in the Senate. Read more
 
Real estate professionals strongly oppose raising the ceiling on "notary fees"
Tax
To ease the budgetary efforts required of departments, Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced on Friday, November 15, the possibility of raising the ceiling on taxes levied on real estate transactions, a measure that has raised the hackles of real estate professionals. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
MaPrimeRénov': after a difficult first half, a significant acceleration in application submissions in the 3rd quarter of 2024
Study / Review / Report
Since the beginning of the year, MaPrimeRénov' has helped guide a growing number of households towards major renovations, while allowing those who only want to carry out one renovation to benefit from financial assistance. Read more
 
Decarbonization and electrification of buildings in France: the replacement of fossil fuel boilers is far from the objectives
Study / Review / Report
LCP Delta, a research and consulting firm specializing in the energy transition, revealed in its analysis of decarbonization and electrification of buildings that France has fallen behind on its objectives despite a clear political commitment. A year ago, France, which could have been one of the first markets in Europe to quickly replace its fleet of fossil fuel boilers, is today very far from this objective. Read more
 
Faced with a housing crisis in "all segments", mayors challenge the minister of the sector at their Congress
Accommodation
Social housing, private housing, first purchase, construction: "the housing crisis affects all segments", warned the mayor of Chambéry Thierry Repentin on Wednesday, November 20 at the Congress of Mayors, asking Minister Valérie Létard for measures to unblock the sector. Read more
 
Legal victory for property owners against rent controls
Regulation
The Council of State has definitively annulled the decree of June 3, 2020 regulating rents in Paris for the period from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. A legal battle definitively won by the owners. Read more
 
Large-scale retailers protest against the obligation to install photovoltaic canopies on car parks
Regulation
The government confirmed in a decree published on Friday, November 15, the deadline for the obligation to equip existing car parks with solar-powered canopies, rekindling the anger of the major retailers, who are primarily affected. Read more
 
End of the State's "boost" for room-by-room heating control
Regulation
The State's "boost" intended for the connected control of room-by-room heating is suspended as of Friday, November 22, indicated the Ministry of Ecological Transition and Energy, which points to "suspicions of fraud" linked to this system. Read more
 
Electronic invoicing for a fee: the FFB denounces an additional burden for building tradespeople
Regulation by FFB
From September 2026, all companies established in France and subject to VAT will have to gradually switch to electronic invoicing. The Ministry of Budget and Public Accounts has announced that artisans and entrepreneurs will have to use a private paid platform. Aurore Clavelou, member of the FFB Artisans, explains her concerns and uncertainties. Read more
 
Some owners wrongly taxed on vacant housing, tax authorities admit
Tax
The tax administration made "some errors" this month on notices of tax on vacant housing (TLV) "sent incorrectly", the General Directorate of Public Finances indicated on Tuesday, November 19 in a press release received by AFP. Read more
 
Senate votes for new "contribution" of 7 hours of work per year without pay to shore up Social Security
Legislation
Making all workers work without pay for seven more hours a year to shore up Social Security? This is the shock measure adopted on Wednesday, November 20 by the Senate, which advocates this "solidarity contribution" supposed to bring in 2,5 billion euros each year to the autonomy sector. Read more
 
Mayors of coastal towns urgently call for the creation of a "national fund" to combat coastal erosion
Climate
The mayors of coastal towns threatened by coastal erosion warned on Wednesday 20 November of the "absolute urgency" of creating a sustainable "national fund" to ensure the "survival" of the coasts in the face of the scale of the consequences of climate change. Read more
 
Bouygues Construction, Dassault Systèmes, Piveteaubois, Flovea and IMT Mines Alès join forces to transform construction
Company News by Bouygues Construction
The consortium is launching “CRHOS[1] SmartFabrik”, an ambitious project funded by the State within the framework of France 2030 operated by ADEME, to transform the construction sector towards a more productive, sustainable and competitive industrialized model thanks to virtual twins. Read more
 
Eiffage announces an increase in its turnover in the 3rd quarter and maintains its forecasts
Company News by Eiffage
The French construction and transport concessions group Eiffage posted a few days ago a turnover up 7,7% in the third quarter of 2024, to 5,89 billion euros, and maintained its results forecasts for the whole year, it indicated a few days ago. Read more
 
In Paris, the population haemorrhage stirs up debate
City
Will Paris continue to see its inhabitants leave? The decline in the population of Europe's densest capital, particularly marked over the past ten years, continues to shake up the Parisian political debate. Read more
 
At the Mayors' Congress, artificialization of soils animates the debates
Conference
Moving towards greater land sobriety without resorting to apothecary calculations by the square meter: the debate on the right method to adopt to stop concreting over agricultural land animated the first day of the Congress of Mayors of France on Tuesday, November 19. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
AGC Glass Europe partners with PVB manufacturer Eastman for the integration of Saflex™ LiteCarbon™ interlayer into Stratobel Low-Carbon glass
News Manufacturer by AGC Glass France
AGC Glass Europe is proud to announce a new partnership with Eastman to integrate the innovative Saflex™ LiteCarbon™ Clear interlayer into its low carbon Stratobel glass. Read more
 
Sebach opens a new agency in Langon in Brittany
News Manufacturer 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, announces the opening of a new agency, located in Langon in Ille-et-Vilaine. This is the company's first site in Brittany. Read more
 
Siniat supports the next generations of architects
News Manufacturer by Siniat
As the technical leader in plasterboard in France, Siniat has made it its mission to do everything possible to support and assist new generations in learning their future profession. Read more
 
Opening of a store and a logistics warehouse in the Lyon region for Würth France
News Manufacturer by Wuerth France
Würth France is proud to announce the opening of a PROXILOG in Vaulx-en-Velin, in the heart of the Lyon metropolitan area. This innovative site combines a PROXI Shop (Würth store) and a logistics depot, thus offering a response tailored to the specific needs of its customers, particularly construction majors. Read more
 
A new production line for Jackon Insulation by Bewi
News Manufacturer by Jackon Insulation
JACKON Insulation by BEWI announces the commissioning of a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient construction panel production line at its site in Olen (Flanders, Belgium). Read more
Videos
 
BDNB: the challenge of missing data
Video by CSTB
The BDNB is a major step forward in democratizing access to data on French buildings, but much information still remains unavailable, which represents an obstacle to estimating the overall state of the stock and therefore to developing decarbonization strategies. Read more
 
Austerlitz Basin: the underground cathedral
Video by City of Paris
This 50.000 m3 basin stores wastewater and rainwater during heavy rainfall. The aim is to make the Seine swimmable for the public by summer 2025. Read more
 
Installation of a Rautop heating-cooling ceiling during renovation!
Video by REHAU Tube
In this video, dive into the heart of installing a heated-cooled ceiling during renovation. Christopher guides you step by step through this installation process, where every detail is meticulously explained. Read more
 
How to subscribe to Obat, the construction business management software
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
 
DownRays Clareo Access Detectors
Video by lightening
Equipped with an integrated infrared presence detector with 5 settings, discover our new DownRays from the ACCESS range. To be recessed or surface-mounted, these luminaires are ideal for lighting traffic areas and wet environments thanks to their IP54 rating from below. Read more
 
My thesis in 180 seconds, Anaïs Pacquaut
Video by CSTB
Discover the thesis of Anaïs Pacquaut from the University of Savoie Mont Blanc explained in video and in 180 seconds: "Towards the measurement of the performance of the envelope of a building in occupation." Read more
 
Hellio supports your community in its energy transition
Video by hello
A pioneer in energy management solutions for over 15 years, the Hellio group is the trusted partner for local authorities to guide them through the energy transition of their territories. Read more
 
How to work safely with Steels Waiting on Construction Site? | Minute Prévention OPPBTP
Video by OPPBTP
Discover in this episode of the OPPBTP's "Minute Prévention" collection, the best practices for working safely with steel waiting on construction sites. These metal reinforcements can pose risks of cuts, perforations and serious or even fatal accidents. Read more
Products and Materials
 
ZWCAD: an economical alternative to AutoCAD®, for town halls and communities in France
Software update by ZW France
In a context of unprecedented budgetary restrictions for French local authorities, ZW France offers ZWCAD as an economical and efficient alternative to traditional Computer Aided Design (CAD) software. This solution available in the UGAP catalog, distributed and supported entirely in France, meets the growing needs of town halls and local authorities to optimize their spending. Read more
 
Obat in the running for the Batinfo Innovation Trophies: the AI ​​Assistant that is revolutionizing the creation of quotes in the construction industry
Advertising-editorial by Drug
Are you a construction craftsman and want to simplify the creation of your quotes while saving valuable time? Obat, a participant in the Batinfo Innovation Trophies, has something revolutionary to offer you: with its AI assistant, writing quotes has never been so simple, fast and intuitive. Read more
 
FAKRO flat roof windows: excellent lighting and impeccable aesthetics
Advertising-editorial by fakro
FAKRO offers a wide range of flat roof windows to meet different customer needs and preferences. They are the perfect solution for indoor natural lighting when it is not possible to install vertical windows. Read more
 
OXI range: multi-surface paint to protect everything with a single product
Zoom produced by Durieu
Unify the shades between materials, play on decoration, guarantee that works will last over time... EVERYTHING is possible! Multi-Support Paint from the Oxi range has universal qualities to adhere to and protect wood, metal and PVC. Read more
 
Rockwool presents the latest innovations in its acoustic range
Range evolution by Rockwool
On the occasion of the national day for communities on good noise management practices organized by the Noise Information Center (CidB), ROCKWOOL, the world leader in rock wool insulation solutions, will present the latest innovations in its acoustic range, specially designed to improve the acoustic comfort of buildings: Rocksilence, intended for individuals, and dB Rock, intended for professionals. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Lorient launches an innovative urban planning operation to improve its residential offering
Project
Lorient Agglomeration is launching a brand new, unprecedented collaborative urban planning operation. For the next 5 years, it is based on supporting residents/owners in the area in their housing creation and reconfiguration projects. Read more
 
Novaxia Développement recycles 10.000 m² of obsolete offices into “build-to-rent” hotel accommodation in Rueil-Malmaison
Project
Novaxia Développement, a specialist in urban recycling, is launching a large-scale “Build-to-Rent” operation in Rueil-Malmaison on behalf of NATIF Asset Management, investor and future operator. Read more
 
Veka France lays the first stone of its future site in Grand Chalon
Construction site by VEKA
A few days ago, Sébastien MARTIN, President of Grand Chalon, alongside Mr. Emmanuel DEMESMAY, Managing Director of VEKA France and Mr. Eric GAGNIÈRE, President of JMG Partners, laid the first stone of the future logistics platform of the VEKA France group in Saint-Loup-de-Varennes in Saône-et-Loire. Read more
 
A decontamination project in La Rochelle suspended after nuisances
Construction site
The decontamination work on a former Enedis site in La Rochelle, the nuisances of which have caused anger and concern among local residents and parents of pupils from nearby schools, has been suspended while health monitoring is put in place. Read more
 
Portrait of an exceptional achievement: Villa Noal
Realization by Eclisse France
Located in Brescia, in the north-east of Italy, Villa Noal perfectly embodies the alliance of comfort and minimalist style. It is the result of a composition that is both meticulous and successful, combining high-performance and aesthetic materials with clean lines. Here, the uniqueness of the Eclisse doors takes on its full measure, just like the villa, refined and discreet. Read more
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