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Weekly Building News
2024 - Week 51
Highlights
 
Without rapid government action, construction professionals fear a collapse of the sector
News Organization by FFB
The political and economic uncertainty prevailing in France, reinforced by the major upheavals in the world, greatly complicates the 2025 forecast exercise. And yet, the crisis that the construction industry has been going through for two years and its social consequences call for a more serene, not to say favorable, environment, a source of confidence in the future. Read more
 
The building industry's reactions to François Bayrou's appointment as Prime Minister
Organization News
While François Bayrou's new government has not yet been presented, construction professionals are already expecting a lot from the potential Ministry of Housing in order to emerge from the current crisis. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Sales of building land down 37% in one year
Study / Review / Report
The number of building plots purchased by individuals between October 2023 and September 2024 fell by 37% over one year, slowed by political measures limiting the artificialization of land, according to figures from the Notaries of France published on Monday, December 16. Read more
 
Two-thirds of French homeowners want more energy-efficient homes but struggle to finance the work
Study / Review / Report
Energy renovation is a priority for many French people: 63% of them say they want to make their homes more energy efficient. However, many face financial difficulties and lack information on the steps to take and the assistance available. Read more
 
2024, the hottest year, is also the year of record demand for coal
Study / Review / Report
Bad news for the climate: global demand for coal hits a new record in 2024, the hottest year on record, and only the rise of renewable energy is expected to help stabilize it until 2027, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported on Wednesday, December 18. Read more
 
Noise pollution: 6 out of 10 French people regularly hear their neighbors' indiscretions, according to a Rockwool-Ipsos study
Study / Assessment / Report by Rockwool
We have all experienced those awkward moments when our neighbours' conversations intrude into our daily lives... this is the case for 63% of French people who say they are victims of them at least once a week, according to the exclusive ROCKWOOL – IPSOS study on noise pollution in homes. Read more
 
After a difficult 2024, the building materials market is preparing for a 2025 full of uncertainties
Conjuncture by UNICEM
The year 2024 will have been marked by the continuation and intensification of the real estate crisis in a particularly turbulent political context (dissolution of the National Assembly, more than two months without a government this summer and then, this fall, its censure at the end of the budget debates with a new government still pending). Read more
 
Geothermal energy and industry: in France Stellantis advances, Renault gives up
Sustainable Development
Stellantis inaugurated a geothermal power plant a few days ago at its Caen (Calvados) factory, while Renault has abandoned its geothermal project in Douai (Nord). Read more
 
Light pollution: in search of lost darkness
Sustainable Development
Preserve pipistrelles and amphibians, reassure residents or both at the same time? Against light pollution, lighting engineers are trying to find solutions to protect biodiversity without preventing human activity. Read more
 
Bayrou, under fire from critics, met Macron to speed up the formation of his government
Policy
Criticized from all sides for having chosen to go to Pau instead of Mayotte and for having defended the accumulation of mandates, François Bayrou met Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday December 17 with a view to forming a government "by the end of the week". Read more
 
Almost all social partners are calling for a return to political "stability"
Policy
Seven of the eight representatives of employers' and trade union organisations signed a joint statement on Tuesday 17 December calling for the return of "stability, visibility and serenity" and stressing that joint management can "provide concrete answers". Read more
 
Enough! The National Union of Real Estate Owners (UNPI) calls on public authorities to get a grip
Organization News
With the legitimacy of 100.000 members spread across 75 regional chambers and representing 35 million voters, the UNPI (National Union of Real Estate Owners) has been at the heart of owners' concerns for 130 years and insists on being a force for proposals in France's next housing policy. Read more
 
The Real Estate Diagnostic Alliance calls for a constructive dialogue on the issue of prices, in particular for the DPE and the energy audit
Organization News
The Real Estate Diagnostic Alliance (a merger of FIDI and CDI) reacts to the Kiwidiag study on the evolution of prices for real estate diagnostics, in particular Energy Performance Diagnostics (DPE). Read more
 
A license for collective self-consumption: one obstacle too many
Organization News
Is the law on accelerating the production of renewable energies well named? The question is worth asking, if just because you sell a few electrons to your neighbor you now need a license, like selling tobacco or buying a firearm. Read more
 
Internships in companies are popular, but still subject to obstacles, according to a study
Training
Internships in companies are popular but still often come up against the limited time of teachers and bosses, or simply the difficulty of finding one, according to a study published a few days ago on the occasion of the launch of the 25th School-Business week. Read more
 
End of the trial of the collapses of the rue d'Aubagne in Marseille, deliberation on July 7, 2025
Others
The trial of the collapses on Rue d'Aubagne which caused 8 deaths in 2018 in Marseille ended on Wednesday 18 December after six weeks of debates which unfolded the scenario of an "inevitable" tragedy of substandard housing, with a judgment reserved for 7 July 2025. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Decarbonizing the cement industry by 50% by 2030 is possible
News Manufacturer by Ecocem
After water, concrete is the most used substance on earth, but also one of the most polluting. One of its components, cement, is responsible for nearly 8% of global CO2 emissions. Read more
 
Libu aims for profitability by acquiring Arits
News Manufacturer by Thousand
In March 2024, during its fundraising, Libu announced that it wanted to achieve profitability. The acquisition of Arits will provide it with new distribution channels for its biomimetic lighting that preserves the health of employees. Read more
 
Zen Modular Raises €1 Million and Partners with Four Modular Construction Leaders to Revolutionize the Construction Industry
News Manufacturer by Zen Modular
Zen Modular, a French modular construction startup, has completed a fundraising of 1 million euros with the support of its historical investors, Unicraft and Kanopee, and the arrival of new strategic partners. Read more
 
The Fenétrier® VEKA network in the spotlight with a wealth of news
Distributor News by VEKA
With 34 points of sale across the country, the Fenétrier® VEKA network is demonstrating its dynamism by celebrating the end of the year with a triptych of strong news. Read more
 
SNFA validates its 2025 roadmap and once again places the environment among its priorities
News Organization by SNFA
Following its last board meeting of the year held on December 5, 2024, the SNFA is already committing to its 2025 roadmap. Alongside players in the design, manufacture and installation of aluminum joinery, the SNFA will continue in 2025 to unite the entire sector around the challenges of its markets, which are increasingly complex and difficult to grasp individually. Read more
Videos
 
3D printing in concrete
Video by Sika
The new large-scale 3D printing technology, called SikaBiresin® MC80 – MC100, is based on a unique process for manufacturing composite polyurethane molds used in the manufacture of prototypes and small series. Read more
 
FIB Manifesto
Video by FIB
The concrete industry, a player committed to sustainable construction, represents 460 companies and 700 production sites. Discover the strengths of this industry and join the concrete prefabrication professions. Read more
 
How to Measure in 3D with the Leica Disto™ X6 and the Disto™ Plan App
Video by Topocenter
This video shows you how to connect your DISTO™ X6, perform precise 3D measurements, and change positioning easily. Ideal for BIM projects and 3D modeling. Learn how to measure in 3D with the Leica DISTO™ X6 using the DISTO™ Plan app. Read more
 
Obat - the construction company 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
 
Viacon France TuboFIRE® in Sélestat
Video by Viacon
New Viacon France project in Sélestat in the Bas-Rhin department (67). Installation of 4 TuboFIRE® tanks to bring a high school up to standard for the External Fire Defense (DECI). Read more
 
Delta L Crack Tracking Gauge
Video by Feelbat
DELTA Feel gauges allow you to track cracks on a structure on all 3 axes. The gauges can track crack opening, shear and outcrop to the nearest 100th of a mm. Read more
 
With Hellio, make the implementation of Technical Building Management a reality
Video by hello
Hellio supports the municipality of Saint-Orens-de-Gameville in Haute-Garonne in their energy renovation projects, and more particularly in the installation of a BMS on several buildings such as the media library, the Corail school group, a gymnasium, a cultural center, etc. Read more
 
Carrefour des énergies 2024: plenary session “How can renewable energies contribute to summer comfort?”
Video by ADEME
The challenge of adapting to climate change, particularly in the summer: how can renewable energies contribute to summer comfort? Obviously, urban planning and the sobriety of buildings are the priority upstream. Then, what role can renewable energies play in covering residual cooling needs? Read more
Products and Materials
 
Natural slate: Tradition and elegance on Parisian rooftops
Zoom produced by Cupa Pizarras
When we talk about slate roofs, the image of Brittany, Anjou or the Loire Valley castles often comes to mind. However, Paris, with its mansard roofs and its emblematic Haussmannian style brisis, has also adopted slate as its material of choice, giving the city a unique charm. Read more
 
Schenker Stores presents its new Adjustable Sun Louver with integrated mosquito net
New product by Schenker Storen
In response to a growing demand for solutions that combine comfort, protection and aesthetics, this new offer stands out for its ability to combine the multiple advantages of a BSO and an integrated mosquito net for an optimal solution. Read more
 
Soprofen launches the Easy Charge connector to easily recharge the battery of a roller shutter
New product by Soprofen
In a delicate market context, renovation shutters seem to be doing well, particularly those with solar motors. Driven by the desire of individuals to change broken shutters, to equip homes that do not have them or, most of the time, by the desire to modernize them, the installation of motorized roller shutters thus represents nearly 60% of the units installed in France*, more than half of which are equipped with solar motors. Read more
 
Ecomatic completes its heating offer and offers designer towel dryers
New range by Ecomatic
After the heated skirting boards, it is the turn of Ecomatic towel dryers to warm the bathrooms of the French. This new solution is the result of a collaboration between a Portuguese craftsman, the founder of Ecomatic and an interior designer. Together, they have developed a designer product that combines innovation, durability and comfort. Read more
 
Watts completes its Watts Vision® System range with a new smart thermostat
Range evolution by Watts Industries
From 1 January 2027, all new and existing homes will be required to be equipped with a temperature control system for heating and cooling systems, by room or by zone. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
The Community of Communes of Landes d'Armagnac (CCLA) unveils néela, its collective project for self-consumption using solar energy
Project
This ambitious project brings together a collective of public and private partners (CCLA, Enerlandes, Terra Energies, Incidences and TotalEnergies) to anchor photovoltaics as a pillar of the attractiveness and sustainable development of the CCLA. Read more
 
Monaco has inaugurated its new eco-district, Mareterra, a 6 ha extension at sea
Project
The project provides for the creation of 60.000m2 of surface area comprising housing and shops, public facilities, an extension of the Grimaldi Forum, an entertainment port, a 1 ha green park, large public spaces and a central square, pedestrian paths and a coastal promenade ensuring accessibility throughout the entire perimeter of the district. Read more
 
End of the main construction work on the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine (92)
Construction site by Spie batignolles
It was in November 2021 that teams from several Spie batignolles entities officially launched the extension and restructuring work on the American Hospital of Paris located in Neuilly-sur-Seine (92), a non-profit organization recognized as being of public utility with Franco-American governance. Read more
 
Reopening of the Mont-Blanc tunnel closed for 15 weeks
Achievement
The Mont Blanc tunnel, a major route between France and Italy, reopened on Monday, December 16, after fifteen weeks of closure for works. Read more
 
La Géode reopens its doors after six years of work
Achievement
La Géode, whose immense hemispherical cinema screen in the heart of the Parc de la Villette in Paris has attracted around 25 million spectators over the past forty years, reopened its doors on Wednesday, December 18 after six years of work. Read more
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