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Weekly Building News
2025 - Week 17
Highlights
 
Is it profitable to buy a thermal colander and renovate it?
Study / Assessment / Report by Hello Watt
When it comes to investing in real estate, a key question arises: is it better to buy a property with a poor energy performance rating and renovate it, or opt directly for a better-rated property? Read more
 
Real estate market report from the Notaries of France, April 2025
Conjuncture
The volume of transactions for existing housing at the end of February 2025, cumulative over the last twelve months in France[1], reached 803.000 transactions. It thus returns to a level close to that of April 2024, after reaching its low point in October 2024 at 777.000 transactions, putting an end to just over three years of almost uninterrupted decline. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Old real estate in French cities
Study / Review / Report
The existing real estate market experienced stronger growth across the country in 2024. Driven by lower prices and interest rates and greater awareness of government aid, particularly in the last quarter, buyers are increasingly turning to this sector for its customization and value-adding opportunities. Read more
 
Artificial Intelligence: Threat or Opportunity for the Construction Industry?
Study / Review / Report
Following an initial study on the impact of AI on employment in general in France, Wüest Partner, a specialist in real estate appraisal and artificial intelligence applied to data, has unveiled the second part dedicated to real estate professions. Read more
 
Without further efforts, France's deficit is expected to reach 6,1% in 2030, according to the IMF.
Economic
The French public deficit is expected to reach 6,1% of GDP in 2030 without additional government efforts, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a report on Wednesday, April 23, as Paris seeks ways to clean up its finances. Read more
 
Customs duties: jobs and businesses under constant scrutiny
Economic
"Emergency Jobs": The Ministries of Economy, Labor, and Social Partners will now meet weekly at Bercy to "keep a close eye on the situation in businesses," in the context of a global trade war. Read more
 
Real estate: second-time buyers regain credit and the share of bridging loans rebounds
Conjuncture
In a property market that is picking up, second-time buyers, who are not so hesitant, account for approximately one in two primary residence buyers, according to the latest overview from the Banque de France. Read more
 
ECB Rate Cut: Good News for Borrowers?
Conjuncture
A little over a month after its last announcement, the European Central Bank (ECB) has just confirmed a further cut in its key interest rates. Is this seventh consecutive cut in less than a year a sign of good news for borrowers? We take stock. Read more
 
The new PEFC sustainable forest management standards for France have come into force: a major step forward for the sustainability of forests
Regulation
The new PEFC sustainable forest management requirements for France ("new standards") are coming into force. These are more than 100 requirements, resulting in 31 commitments, including nine key developments, that PEFC-certified foresters must make to continue working to ensure forest sustainability. Read more
 
Tourist rentals: cities face strategies to circumvent landlords
Regulation
Barely implemented by cities, the new rules for renting furnished tourist accommodations such as Airbnb or Abritel, the number of which has exploded in recent years in France, are already coming up against the "avoidance strategies" of owners. Read more
 
The president of the Medef (French employers' association) defends aid to businesses before a Senate committee
Policy
Medef President Patrick Martin defended aid to businesses in the Senate on Tuesday, April 22, and called for them to bear less of the cost of financing family and health care. Read more
 
GERE denounces fraud in energy renovation subsidies and alerts the ministry
Organization News
The Energy Renovation Contractors Association (GERE) denounces the abusive commercial practice of inflating the cost of energy renovation quotes in order to avoid claiming payment for the work. GERE calls on Minister Valérie LÉTARD to take strong action. Read more
 
The French Metal Construction Union (SCMF) presents its annual economic update
Organization News
Emmanuel de Laage, president of the SCMF (French Metal Construction Union), elected last December, provides a positive assessment of the sector's activity for 2024. Read more
 
Emmanuel Macron in Mayotte, still affected by Cyclone Chido
the Region
Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mayotte on the morning of Monday, April 21, still reeling from the devastating impact of Cyclone Chido in December, to take stock of the archipelago's reconstruction and present a plan to "rebuild" this, the poorest department in France. Read more
 
Renovation of real estate in mountain resorts: an urgent need for collective action
seminar
At the initiative of Atout France and Banque des Territoires, the Régénération Montagnes conference was held a few days ago in Grenoble. It brought together elected officials, local authority technicians, tourism stakeholders, construction professionals, bankers, lawyers, associations, and sustainable transition experts, with the aim of accelerating the renovation of the housing stock in the face of climate, economic, and social emergencies. Read more
 
Launch of the Women Architect Award 2025
Contest / Prize / Trophy
ARVHA, the Association for Research on the City and Housing, is launching the thirteenth edition of the Women Architects Award in 2025 with the support of the City of Paris. For the 2025 Award, ARVHA is also receiving support from BNP Paribas Real Estate, CIMbéton, Heidelberg Materials, and several professional media outlets. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
CAP 2025: Siniat invests in the decarbonization of its Mériel site
News Manufacturer by Siniat
Siniat is strengthening its commitment to sustainable development with a strategic investment in its Mériel site. This factory specializes in the production of plaster, coatings, and small packaging. Read more
 
Allo Volet Service is getting closer to its goal of 200 members by 2028!
News Manufacturer by Allo Service Component
Present throughout the national territory, Allo Volet Service brings together professionals in the repair and modernization of roller shutters and closures for the home. Read more
 
Trespa celebrates its 65th anniversary
Birthday by trepa
The year 2025 marks TRESPA's 65th anniversary, with a strong focus on innovation, carbon reduction, and material reuse. An internationally recognized company, TRESPA designs and manufactures high-quality laminated panels for exterior facades and scientific applications. Read more
 
UNICEM calls for banning the misleading term "concreting" and recognizing the contribution of concrete to sustainable territories
News Organization by UNICEM
The professional unions united within the National Union of Quarrying and Construction Materials Industries (UNICEM), including the National Union of Ready-Mixed Concrete (SNBPE), are calling on the media and stakeholders in development, construction and public policy to address the inappropriate and stigmatizing use of the term "concreting." Read more
Videos
 
Air conditioning or cooling a nursery? The Acosi+ ceiling heating and cooling solution
Video by Thermacoma
Cooling isn't the same as air conditioning. Enjoy summer comfort without the drawbacks of air conditioning: air movement, dust turbulence, cold drafts, bacteria in the ducts, and high energy consumption. Sound good to you? The Acosi+ cooling and heating ceiling is the answer to gentle air conditioning! Read more
 
Journey to Arcueil Cachan station x Stéphane Bern
Video
Welcome to #GAARE Arcueil-Cachan with Stephane Bern. Embark on a JOURNEY to discover this unique place, to the rhythm of the waves and its 28 escalators! Read more
 
[Construction site] KP1 Buildings: 60 years of expertise in sustainable and innovative construction
Video by KP1
KP1 Bâtiments has been supporting you for over 60 years in the construction of offices, shops, parking lots, logistics platforms, industries and data centers. Read more
 
Building drainage fittings: to fit or to glue?
Video by ATE
New range of BATIFIBRE® fittings for building drainage. Faster and easier! Read more
 
PMR bathroom - Andy furniture & Rotary mirror
Video by Creazur France
Discover the ANDY furniture and the ROTARY mirror, two innovations by Créazur France, for a bathroom accessible to all. The ANDY furniture and the ROTARY mirror rethink bathroom accessibility, combining innovation, ease of installation and meeting the needs of People with Reduced Mobility. Read more
 
Create a tiled washbasin with Schlüter-Kerdi-Board-W
Video by Schluter Systems
Schlüter-KERDI-BOARD-W is a prefabricated element allowing the creation of a personalized, tiled washbasin top with taps installed on the wall. Read more
 
Onaya Négoce, formerly Open Pro - Business management software for materials trading
Video by Orisha Construction
Discover Onaya Négoce, formerly Open Pro, the management software for materials traders with a video presentation of its various modules. Read more
 
A day with Emilien, financial engineer and co-ownership project manager | Hellio Talent
Video by hello
Hellio gives his colleagues a voice: Discover the daily life of Emilien, a financial engineer and co-ownership project manager. He supports co-ownerships in their energy renovation work. The energy transition is an issue close to his heart, and every day, he assists property managers, like here in Toulouse, with the financial, social, and administrative aspects of their projects, providing end-to-end support. Read more
Products and Materials
 
New Saniwash wall-hung washer-dryer from SFA
New product by SFA
The shower toilet concept, created in Switzerland in 1957 by Hans Mauer, is widespread in Asia, particularly in Japan, to the point of even being wrongly dubbed the Japanese toilet. However, the market has been growing in Europe for several decades, driven in particular by the high-end hotel sector, and is increasingly spreading to private individuals seeking hygiene and comfort. Read more
 
Porcher renews its Olyos collection and completes it with accessories
Range evolution by Pigsty
Launched over 10 years ago, Porcher's Olyos hydrotherapy range has evolved to offer even greater aesthetics, comfort, safety, and savings for individuals, while providing professionals with the assurance of quality, easy-to-install products. It has been expanded to include shower heads, sets, and shower kits. Read more
 
Malerba offers two new burglar-proof landing door sets for new builds and renovations
Range evolution by Weed
By designing two new products with a high level of burglary resistance for collective housing entrances, MALERBA, a leading French manufacturer, has judiciously completed its already very diverse range of technical door units. Read more
 
The new Alu+ thermostatic shower set wins the German Design Award
Contest / Prize / Trophy by Ideal Standard
Ideal Standard's commitment to sustainability and innovation has been recognized with the prestigious German Design Award for its Alu+ thermostatic shower set. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
French Eiffage and Spanish Acciona to build Madrid's new Formula 1 circuit
Project by Eiffage
French construction group Eiffage announced on Tuesday, April 22, that it had won the contract to build the new Formula 1 urban circuit in Madrid, in a consortium with the Spanish company Acciona. Read more
 
SNCF announces the start of major works and disruptions between Paris and Orléans until 2026, "crazy" for users
Construction site
"The biggest project of the year": the SNCF launched major works, which will result in the total interruption of daytime rail traffic from August and for several months between Paris and Orléans, on Tuesday, April 22, causing concern among users. Read more
 
Chinese group Das Solar launches its solar panel factory project in Doubs
Construction site
The Chinese group Das Solar is due to open its first European photovoltaic panel assembly plant in Mandeure, near Montbéliard (Doubs), before the end of 2025. This represents an investment of 109 million euros that could create up to 600 jobs, we learned on Tuesday, April 22, from the group, which has just launched construction of the future site. Read more
 
Thermal rehabilitation of the Technical Services of Rives-en-Seine: the largest HP10 Solar terracotta tile roof in France
Realization by Edilians
Located on the right bank of the Seine, between Le Havre and Rouen, Rives-en-Seine has, since 2016, brought together the historic communes of Villequier, Saint Wandrille Rançon and Caudebec-en-Caux. Read more
Products of the week

42 m² modular wooden leisure home

Innovative, low-carbon solar cladding

Dark zinc with a sleek appearance and high resistance

Peripheral cladding of a terrace on pads

Industry Space

air-booster

RHEINZINK

Schluter Systems

Thin acoustic underlayments for high performance insulation under floating screed

The first LED luminaire for the tertiary sector made of paper

Sliding door frame without paneling

Automatically generate the quantities reorganized according to the framework of the “13 batches” certified RE 2020

tramico

Sylvania Group

Eclisse France

ATTIC +
 
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