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Weekly Building News
2025 - Week 18
Highlights
 
The building trade is mired in a structural crisis amid general indifference
News Organization by CAPEB
Quarter after quarter, the construction industry is sinking into a deep crisis, with no adequate response from the government. For more than two years, the CAPEB (French Economic Commission for Europe) has been sounding the alarm about the decline facing the sector and proposing concrete, operational solutions to revive the market. Read more
 
How can the power grid of a country like Spain collapse in five seconds?
Study / Review / Report
General power outages like the one that hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, April 28, can have multiple causes, but the event already highlights a certain "vulnerability" of the regional system on the Iberian Peninsula. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Energy renovation: three times more homes renovated in the first quarter than in a year, according to the government
Study / Review / Report
The number of homes undergoing major renovations subsidized by the state tripled in the first quarter of the year, compared to the same period in 2024, according to figures from the National Housing Agency (ANAH) published by the government on Tuesday, April 29. Read more
 
What is the impact of renewable energies on natural environments?
Study / Review / Report
In order to establish the conditions for an energy transition that reconciles the development of renewable energies and the preservation of natural environments, the ministries responsible for Energy and Ecological Transition have created two observatories in recent years intended to bring together and promote existing knowledge on the development of renewable energies and their potential impact on the environment in which they are implemented. Read more
 
DIY market hit hard by real estate crisis and economic uncertainty
Study / Review / Report
With property sales down, regulatory uncertainty, and a challenging environment, the DIY market suffered last year, seeing its turnover drop by 4,3% following the exceptional performance generated by Covid. Read more
 
Building permits issued for housing recovered slightly in March
Conjuncture
The number of building permits granted for housing increased by 6,9% in March compared to the previous month, according to data published on Wednesday, April 30, by the Ministry of Regional Planning and Decentralization. Read more
 
Mortgage rates drop slightly in May
Conjuncture
After a slight rebound in April due to the unstable political climate, interest rates remained stable, and some banks even declined in May. The panic on the stock markets has given way to a calming climate, and the ECB's latest cut in key interest rates to support the European economy is reassuring experts. Read more
 
Budgetary effort: the government cancels 3 billion euros of credits
Public finances
On Saturday, April 26, the government announced in the Official Journal the cancellation of 3,1 billion euros in credits as part of the additional 5 billion euro effort for 2025 already announced by the Ministry of Finance at the beginning of April. Read more
 
The government presents twelve simplification measures for local authorities
Legislation
The government will propose twelve measures to simplify the management of local authorities and the lives of local elected officials, particularly in the areas of urban planning and human resources, the Ministry of Regional Planning and Decentralization announced on Monday, April 28. Read more
 
Larcher says it is "not fair" that tenants do not pay local taxes
Tax
LR Senate President Gérard Larcher deemed it "unfair" on Wednesday, April 30, that "local taxation rests solely on property owners" since Emmanuel Macron's abolition of the housing tax, without calling for its reinstatement. Read more
 
Local taxation: no return to housing tax but "a modest contribution" envisaged
Tax
In an interview to be published Sunday, April 27, in Ouest-France, Minister of Regional Planning François Rebsamen ruled out a return to the housing tax while considering the introduction of a "modest contribution" to finance municipal public services. Read more
 
DPE: Valérie Létard launches a parliamentary mission to consider an order of diagnosticians
Sustainable Development
As part of the action plan launched on March 19, 2025, to strengthen the reliability and confidence in the Energy Performance Diagnostic (DPE), Valérie Létard, Minister of Housing, entrusted Daniel Labaronne, Member of Parliament for Indre-et-Loire, with a mission to study the creation of an order of real estate diagnosticians. This was one of the measures announced in the action plan last March. Read more
 
Agnès Pannier-Runacher welcomes the decision of the Council of State concerning air quality in urban areas
Sustainable Development
Agnès PANNIER-RUNACHER, Minister of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, the Sea and Fisheries, welcomes the Council of State's decision in the dispute over nitrogen dioxide levels and continues her work to improve air quality. Read more
 
Renewable energy: regulator recommends downward "adjustment" of development targets
Renewable energy
Emmanuelle Wargon, president of the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), estimated on Wednesday, April 30, that it will "perhaps be necessary to adjust" the rate of development of renewable energies downwards, in order to "take into account the gap" in electricity demand. Read more
 
CAPEB renews its Board of Directors and its Confederal Office to continue to be the voice of craft construction companies
News Organization by CAPEB
Following its General Assembly held on April 10, CAPEB renewed its national bodies, marking a new step in the continuity of its commitment to serving craft construction companies. Read more
 
The government launches a "prevention passport" to combat workplace accidents
Prevention / Security
A "prevention passport" was launched on Monday, April 28, to "guarantee the traceability of health and safety training," announced the Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Saint-Gobain sees "encouraging" signs of recovery for construction in France
News Manufacturer by Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain sees "encouraging" leading indicators for the recovery of the construction sector in France, its historic market, the materials giant announced on Thursday, April 24, along with a 3,2% increase in its sales in the first quarter of 1. Read more
 
When Trespa celebrates the sweetness of spring in architecture
Zoom Manufacturer by trepa
In contemporary architecture, facades play a key role in a building's identity. More than just a decorative element, they become its visual signature. Shapes, materials, finishes: every detail counts when it comes to asserting a style or creating harmony with the surroundings. Read more
 
Heidelberg Materials unveils its new Masonry guide
Guide / Advice / Tutorial by Heidelberg Materials
This 2025 guide, covering 132 pages, brings together the full range of Heidelberg Materials cement and lime products, supporting the expertise of craftspeople. It also includes practical advice, implementation tips, and essential safety rules to ensure efficient construction sites that combine quality and competitiveness. Read more
 
Alkern unveils its Masonry Fire Performance Guide
Guide / Advice / Tutorial by Alkern
Every year in France, some 25.000 fires occur, resulting in more than 10.000 victims and 250 deaths. In this context, limiting the spread of fire and smoke in the event of a fire and ensuring the stability of load-bearing elements to secure access and the intervention of emergency services are imperatives and an absolute priority when designing and constructing a building. Read more
Videos
 
Allo URSA Web Series - Episode 1: The Range
Video by BEAR
In this first episode of the web series ALLO URSA, Jean & Michelle, our two customer service representatives engage in a merciless battle to best answer Vincent's questions about the URSA range. Who, Michelle or Jean, will have the last word? Watch all 2 episodes to find out! Read more
 
ATE range of Batifibre building drainage fittings
Video by ATE
Specific BATIFIBRE® range of peripheral drainage systems for foundations and under-slab drainage under TECHNICAL NOTICE No. 17.2/16-317 and certified QB -68-01-317 by the CSTB. These fittings are also adaptable to BATIDRAIN gravel drains. Read more
 
Construction site focus: low-carbon construction with Rsoft pre-slabs
Video by Rector
Alsatian builder KS Construction aims to reduce its carbon footprint by at least 25% to create more sustainable buildings. It has therefore called on Rector to supply 18.000 m² of low-carbon pre-slabs from the Rsoft range. For this project, we are delivering all the floors for Lot H of the future real estate complex, comprising 129 housing units. Read more
 
Clareo Easy 3 Panel
Video by lightening
Sold in packs of 6, this panel is available in two sizes: 600x600 and 1200x300, with three color temperatures (3000K, 4000K, 6000K) to meet all your lighting needs. Read more
 
Optix: Unparalleled performance and visual comfort
Video by Sylvania Group
A new era in truly human-centric lighting. With Optix, Sylvania has created a range of high-performance, high-specification modular products focused on the requirements of offices, teaching and seminar rooms, data centers, and other high-traffic areas. Read more
 
Artificial Intelligence, Everyone Concerned - What is AI?
Video by FFB
Because AI is everywhere, the French Building Federation offers you practical resources to help you understand everything about this revolutionary tool. Start with the first video: "What is AI?", and discover the essential basics of artificial intelligence! Read more
 
SADEV - To Clip, or not to Clip?
Video by SADEV
Watch this video to see how easy it is to install ROMEO, the French Balcony from SADEV. The SADEV solution is ready to install thanks to the OPC system: Open, Position, Clip. 3 movements allow 1 person to install ROMEO. ROMEO has been tested and approved for glass thicknesses from [5,5] to [10,10] with a glass height of 500 to 2.000 mm on laminated glass. Read more
 
PPT/DPE - launching your renovation project in co-ownership
Video by hello
For over 15 years, the Hellio group has been a pioneer in energy management solutions serving all energy consumers: businesses, individuals, industrialists, communities, farmers, etc. Read more
Products and Materials
 
Building with concrete: A strategic choice in the face of fires
Technical solutions
In a context marked by an increase in fires – whether climatic, accidental or of criminal origin – the fire safety of buildings is becoming a major issue for public decision-makers, project owners and citizens. Read more
 
Launch of a high-efficiency dual-flow CMV kit offer: Easykit
New product by Brink Climate Systems France
A specialist in comfort, indoor air quality and an expert in energy savings, Brink Climate Systems is one of the European leaders in the manufacture of complete high-performance dual-flow ventilation systems for the residential sector. Read more
 
Artist Richard Orlinski has created an exclusive collection of designer furniture with Maison XXL.
New collection
Maison XXL, a designer furniture designer, has partnered with Richard Orlinski for a unique collaboration where art meets design. The world-renowned French artist has transposed his iconic universe into an exclusive collection of living room and lounge furniture, available in all its stores starting spring 2025. Read more
 
Exterior wall insulation: Hybris Façade, the honeycomb reflective insulation under ventilated cladding ATEx n° 3242_V1
Test / Trial / Certification by Actis
To improve the energy efficiency of homes, exterior wall insulation is increasingly popular, as it also offers the possibility of enhancing the façade by installing new cladding during renovation. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
In Fos-sur-Mer, decarbonization with several unknowns
Project
A major challenge in energy transition and industrial recovery, the decarbonization of the immense industrial-port zone of Fos-sur-Mer, 50 km northwest of Marseille, is struggling to get off the page and into speeches, hampered by numerous uncertainties. Read more
 
Laying of the foundation stone of the Stop & Go headquarters: a project serving innovation and local employment
Construction site
A few days ago, the laying of the foundation stone of the future headquarters of the Toulouse company Stop & Go marked a symbolic milestone for the park, in the presence of Christophe Ramond, President of SPLA Les Portes du Tarn and the Tarn Department, Geoffrey Dellus, Director of Stop & Go, as well as local elected officials. Read more
 
Ecovegetal supplied the 3 to 45% Slope system to green the sports area of ​​the Dinah Deryck high school, located in Villeneuve d'Ascq (59)
Realization by Ecovegetal
Although greening is commonly practiced on flat roofs, it also finds its place on sloping roofs: single-slope roof, double-slope roof, diamond point roof, curved roof, etc. In the case of the Dinah Deryck high school (see below) it is a double-slope roof. Read more
 
SIT supports the city of Saint-Brieuc in the deployment of its network of charging stations for electric vehicles
Achievement
SIT (Société pour l'Investissement en Infrastructures des Territoires) announces the inauguration of Saint-Brieuc's network of electric vehicle charging stations. Selected through a Call for Expressions of Interest (CEI) launched by the city in 2024, SIT will finance and manage the deployment and operation of the charging stations in the municipality. Read more
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