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Weekly Building News
2025 - Week 37
Highlights
 
CAPEB welcomes the rapid appointment of a new Prime Minister and calls for urgent action in favor of VSEs and building tradespeople
News Organization by CAPEB
It is essential to ensure political stability as quickly as possible and act quickly to restore the situation in the construction sector, from new construction to renovation. The latest data published by CAPEB shows a sustained decline in the construction trade after eight consecutive quarters of decline, including a 8% decline in the second quarter of 4,5. Read more
 
Before resigning, the Bayrou government delivers a final blow to the building industry with its decrees on ecological transition
Legislation
Changes to MaPrimeRénov', reduced VAT on solar panels, boost for heat pumps... François Bayrou's government published its latest decrees on Tuesday, September 9 in the Official Journal, while the Prime Minister resigned in the afternoon. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
The FFB warns the next government that there can be no economic growth without construction.
Study / Assessment / Report by FFB
Bis repetita! Here we are again in a situation of political uncertainty, awaiting a new government. As in 2024, the censorship swept away the previous one and the 2026 budget it was preparing. However, the latter included several essential measures to ensure the recovery of the sector, still in crisis. Read more
 
Rent control: one third of the advertisements listed do not comply with the law
Study / Review / Report
Nearly a third (32%) of the advertisements recorded in the approximately 70 municipalities that apply rent controls exceed the ceilings authorized by law, an increase of 4 points over a year, revealed Thursday, September 4, the 5th barometer of the Foundation for Housing for the Disadvantaged. Read more
 
Heatwaves, cold, rain: 20 to 30% of school buildings are "old" and unsuitable
Study / Review / Report
Freezing cold in the classroom in winter, sweltering heat in summer, rain dripping from the ceiling... 20 to 30% of school buildings are "old" and "unsuitable" for extreme weather events like this summer's heatwaves, claims a group, calling for emergency measures. Read more
 
Slight rise in prices of existing homes, the real estate market is finding its rhythm
Conjuncture
Prices of existing homes rose slightly by 0,3% in the second quarter of 2025, compared to one year earlier, and the number of property sales continues to increase, signs that the real estate market is beginning to find a new balance after more than two years of crisis. Read more
 
Mortgage loans in July at their highest since early 2023
Conjuncture
The cumulative amount of new mortgage loans increased in July, reaching its highest level since January 2023, according to figures from the Banque de France published earlier this week. Read more
 
The government wants to speed up the transformation of vacant offices into student accommodation
Accommodation
The transformation of the 9 million m2 of vacant office space "must be used primarily to create student housing," Housing Minister Valérie Létard declared on Friday, September 5, specifying that she had included measures in the draft budget to facilitate this transformation. Read more
 
MaPrimeRénov': turning your back on wall insulation is a major mistake
Sustainable development by Hello Watt
Following the suspension of MaPrimeRénov' Large-scale Renovation during the summer and the tightening of eligibility conditions for its reopening on September 30, it is now the MaPrimeRénov' gesture-based route (financing a single job) which is now subject to new restrictions, taking the sector by surprise. Read more
 
Modification of clay soils: experimental financial aid in 11 departments
Climate
The government announced on Sunday, September 7, the launch of an experiment to provide financial assistance to owners of homes affected by the swelling and contraction of clay soils to diagnose and treat the effects, in 11 pilot departments. Read more
 
Anger in the external thermal insulation industry against the MaPrimeRénov' decree project
Organization News
The French external thermal insulation (ETI) industry has expressed its incomprehension and deep concern over the draft decree currently under consideration, which provides for the exclusion of ETI from MaPrimeRénov' aid for single-action projects. Read more
 
Employers' organizations CPME and U2P welcome Lecornu's rapid appointment
Organization News
The CPME and the U2P, the second and third largest representative employers' organisations, declared themselves satisfied on Wednesday 10 September with the rapid appointment of Sébastien Lecornu, counting on him to restore colour to the growth of the French economy. Read more
 
Real estate developer Kaufman & Broad indicted for corruption
Company News
Real estate developer Kaufman & Broad has been indicted, notably for active corruption and influence peddling, in the Saint-Tropez town center renovation case, a judicial source told AFP on Wednesday, September 10, confirming Mediapart. Read more
 
Creation of the Energy and Ecological Taxation Observatory (OFEE)
Company News
In August, the creation of the Energy and Ecological Taxation Observatory was announced. Read more
 
In L'Ile-Saint-Denis, the legacy of the Olympic Games gives birth to an eco-district
City
Elected officials and residents of L'Ile-Saint-Denis gathered on Saturday, September 6, to inaugurate the Olympic eco-district, the first legacy of the 2024 Olympic Games athletes' village in Seine-Saint-Denis. Read more
 
AMF fines Eternam €400.000 for professional misconduct
Others
The Sanctions Commission of the Financial Markets Authority (AMF) has imposed a fine of 400.000 euros on the real estate asset management company Eternam for various breaches of its professional obligations, according to a press release on Thursday, September 11. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Rehau Window Solutions opens two new training centers and showrooms in Lyon and Metz
News Manufacturer by REHAU Window Solutions
As part of its strategy of proximity and support for carpentry professionals, REHAU Window Solutions has opened two new training centers and showrooms, called REHAU Academy. The first opened last October at REHAU's headquarters in Morhange (57), near Metz, and the second in July 2025 in Limonest (69), near Lyon. Read more
 
Protac presents its prescription team, an essential cog in the democratization of the use of wood in architecture
News Manufacturer by Protac
Specializing in wood solutions for homes and outdoors (cladding, paneling, decking, fencing), Protac has been processing wood for building and housing professionals for nearly 30 years. Based in Lamballe (22), the company offers adaptable products designed to combine aesthetics, durability, and ease of implementation, compatible with its customers' project constraints. Read more
 
Vicat joins the New Energies Coalition to accelerate the decarbonization of transport and industry
News Manufacturer by Vicat
The Vicat Group announces its membership in the New Energies Coalition, a collective of industrial players committed to developing low-carbon solutions for transport and logistics. This merger is part of the Group's decarbonization strategy, the objective of which is to achieve carbon neutrality across its value chain by 2050. Read more
 
Panasonic invests 320 million euros in heat pump production and R&D with a new factory in the Czech Republic
News Manufacturer by Panasonic
Panasonic is taking a major step forward in the production and distribution of its heat pump solutions in Europe with the reopening of its huge, fully modernized and expanded factory in Pilsen, Czech Republic. Read more
 
Launch of Radio POINT.P, a new unifying media
Distributor News by POINT.P
POINT.P, a brand of the Saint-Gobain group, has just launched Radio POINT.P, a new informative and entertaining media outlet for its employees and customers. Read more
Videos
 
Olivier Salleron Press Conference - September 10, 2025
Video by FFB
Press conference by Olivier Salleron, President of the French Building Federation (FFB) - "No economic growth without construction." Watch this video for figures on the sector's activity, employment, and the FFB's demands. Read more
 
New features, fan control and smart school integration
Video by loxone
Welcome to the August edition of Loxone Flash. Watch the video of the brand new Fan Control Tree, as well as a smart school project. Read more
 
How is biopropane produced?
Video by Butagaz
Did you know that biopropane produces 80% fewer carbon emissions than fuel oil and is a 100% renewable energy source, making it a carbon-free alternative to fossil fuels? In this second episode of the web series dedicated to biopropane, Butagaz tells you all about the production of this green gas, with their mascot Bob behind the camera. Read more
 
Grand Paris Express: 15 years of making it possible!
Video
For 15 years... the Grand Paris Express has been taking shape! Much more than a metro, it's a revolution designed to make travel easier for residents of the Île-de-France region. This extraordinary project is transforming the region. Read more
 
Rebuilding the Roya Valley with Leica Geosystems Machine Guidance
Video by Leica Geosystems
Five years ago, the Roya Valley in southeastern France was hit by a major disaster. Severe flooding and landslides devastated the region, destroying roads, sweeping away homes, and isolating communities. Read more
 
MiniLock – Convenient, keyless
Video by France
MiniLock is the elegant and practical locking solution that allows you to lock doors from the inside without drilling for a functional rosette (lever). Read more
 
CLT Hexapli: a sustainable wood solution for the Séché Environnement headquarters
Video
Discover in pictures the implementation of custom-made CLT Hexapli by LCA Construction Bois for the future headquarters of Séché Environnement in Laval (53). An ambitious project that embodies the full potential of timber construction, driven by a responsible and innovative approach. Read more
 
The Archi-Café project
Video
(Re)Discover the Archi-Café pavilion and the people who contributed to it, a collaborative project between wood construction professionals and young architectural talents. A project that embodies talent and commitment with a 40-square-meter structure showcasing the uses of wood, the complementarity of expertise, and the diversity of species used. Read more
Products and Materials
 
Bio-sourced Back-to-School Program: A Bright Start to the New Year Under the Sign of Innovation
Advertising-editorial by Durieu
As school bags are back on the backs of the children, all filled with beautiful inspiration from our summer getaways, comes the desire to refresh the interiors, change the decor to start off almost fresh, like when we were preparing our new outfit for the start of the school year... Read more
 
The secret of making Woodura Planks floors
Zoom produced by Bjelin
How can you create exceptionally durable wood floors using only one-tenth of the raw material? The secret lies in combining time-honored craftsmanship with cutting-edge Woodura® technology. Take a look behind the scenes at Bjelin's Woodura flooring veneer manufacturing process. Read more
 
eQ-3 launches Homematic IP Wired: a new generation of wired home automation
New product by Homematic IP
Following a successful launch in Germany, the Homematic IP Wired smart home system is now available in France. Designed by eQ-3, a manufacturer of home automation solutions for over 40 years, this intelligent system combines reliability, security, and flexibility to equip new or renovated buildings with the highest standards. Read more
 
Construction, transport, maintenance: a personal defibrillator to save lives at work
New product
Every year in France, nearly 50.000 people succumb to sudden cardiac arrest.[1] In the world of work, the risks are increased for many professions: construction sites, transport, security, maintenance, isolated environments, etc. However, defibrillators often remain inaccessible. Read more
 
Cantillana France launches its new range of eco-responsible mortars and concretes
New range by Cantillana France
Faced with environmental and regulatory challenges, Cantillana France announces the official launch of its new range of eco-responsible technical mortars and concretes. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
The Clermont-Ferrand Urban Public Transport Joint Union has awarded a key project of the InspiRe project to a 100% NGE consortium
Project
The SMTC-AC awarded NGE a major works contract as part of the InspiRe project, a vast program to restructure the public transport network. Read more
 
Arcadis is participating in the renaissance of “Provençal” in Antibes, an architectural gem, symbol of the Art Deco era
Construction site
By leading the project to transform a former abandoned palace into a luxury apartment complex, Arcadis is contributing to the preservation of a historical heritage, emblematic of the 1920s. Read more
 
Start of construction of the “Les Roseaux” Autism Medical-Educational Institute in Bischwiller (67)
Construction site
OSLO architectes is launching the construction of a facility dedicated to autistic children and young adults on the site of the Protestant Sonnenhof Foundation in Bischwiller (67). Read more
 
A new, innovative and sustainable technical building at the Open Air Museum
Achievement
The Open Air Museum, a living conservatory of metropolitan rural heritage, is taking a new step in its development with the construction of an exemplary technical building. Read more
 
The Clairbois school in Rambouillet, an architecture focused on the future
Realization by Solarlux
The new Clairbois Leisure and Educational Reception Center (CLAE) in Rambouillet embodies a contemporary and sustainable vision of school architecture. Designed by architect Philippe Yoonseux, the building blends subtly into a forest setting while providing maximum openness to the outdoors thanks to a combination of Solarlux glazing systems. Read more
Products of the week

Construction site spotlights and crane headlights with high-power LED technology

Glass railings for balustrade

Lacquered aluminum soffit / paneling

Pre-weathered zinc for roofs, facades and rainwater drainage in zinc

Noveti

SADEV

Araltec

RHEINZINK

Sliding handle requiring only a 20° maneuver

Insulation solutions for converted attics

Wood stove with a sleek design and quality finishes

Attendance monitoring to ensure worker compliance & safety

France

Rockwool

Seguin

Traxxeo
 
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