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Weekly Building News
2025 - Week 49
Highlights
 
What was the average cost to build a house in 2024?
Study / Review / Report
The average amount to buy land and build a house was 313.700 euros in 2024, a stable price but one which hides an increase in construction costs, offset by smaller surface areas, according to official statistics published a few days ago. Read more
 
Batinfo Innovation Trophies 2025: discover the full list of winners
Contest / Prize / Trophy by Bat info
Over 4.300 professionals voted in at least one category to recognize the most innovative products, materials, software, and services of the year. Discover the complete list of winners of the 2025 Batinfo Innovation Awards. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Building the future by 2035-2040: a prospective study to imagine the possible futures of the building sector and better anticipate its evolution
Study / Assessment / Report by CCCA-BTP
The study "Building the Future" carried out by the CCCA-BTP offers a forward-looking perspective on the views and aspirations of younger generations regarding building trades and the needs of companies, with a horizon of 2035-2040. Read more
 
Decarbonizing industry: a strategic imperative
Study / Review / Report
The latest publication from Les Echos Études provides a comprehensive overview of the economic, environmental, and regulatory challenges of industrial decarbonization. It also offers a detailed analysis of decarbonization targets and the progress of transition plans by sector, as well as a benchmark of the technological levers available to manufacturers. Read more
 
Comfort & Water and Energy Savings: CSTB unveils the main results of a study conducted on four types of taps
Study / Assessment / Report by CSTB
Faced with the challenges of energy transition and water conservation, the Scientific and Technical Centre for Building - CSTB conducted a comparative study on four types of taps: thermostatic mixer, mechanical mixer, mixing tap and pressure balancing tap (a system not very widespread on the French market but more common in the United States for example). Read more
 
New housing: building permits fell again in October, while construction sites picked up.
Conjuncture
The number of building permits granted for housing fell by 5,8% in October compared to the previous month, while housing starts rebounded by 12,9%, according to provisional data published Friday, November 28 by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Read more
 
A bill proposed in the Senate to revive housing
Legislation
LR senators Dominique Estrosi-Sassone and Mathieu Darnaud submitted a bill to the Senate on Tuesday, December 2nd, which aims to lay "the foundations of a housing policy" and is expected to be examined in January. Read more
 
MaPrimeRénov': Energy renovation advisors fear for their future
Regulation
Since the setbacks of MaPrimeRénov' before the summer, professionals who support individuals are suffering from the drop in the number of applications for aid for comprehensive energy renovation and are forced to cut their staff. Read more
 
Senators approve the creation of a "private landlord status" to revive the housing market
Tax
The Senate approved on Sunday November 30 the creation of a "private landlord status", a tax incentive scheme for individuals seeking to invest in rental housing, reinforcing a compromise that had already emerged in the National Assembly in recent days. Read more
 
Local taxes: the state penalized for attempting to retroactively validate erroneous taxes
Tax
"No overriding reason of general interest" justifies it: the Constitutional Council dealt a blow to the State on Friday, November 28, by censuring a provision that aimed to retroactively validate poorly calculated local taxes, giving credence to the protesting companies. Read more
 
Unemployment insurance: the government wants to save 400 million euros on negotiated terminations.
Public finances
Labour Minister Jean-Pierre Farandou has agreed to let trade unions and employers negotiate by the end of January on unemployment insurance with the aim of generating 400 million euros in savings per year, particularly on negotiated terminations, it was learned Sunday 30 November from the Labour Ministry. Read more
 
Energy renovation, waste management, micro-enterprises: building tradespeople have had enough and will make their voices heard during a national mobilization on December 17th.
News Organization by CAPEB
Following a broad consultation which received more than 5.000 responses from building tradespeople affiliated with CAPEB on MaPrimeRénov' and the REP PMCB, CAPEB is raising the alarm about a situation that has become critical for craft businesses. Read more
 
The real estate sector rejects the private landlord status adopted by Parliament
Organization News
Real estate and building professionals, including the Federation of Real Estate Developers (FPI) and the Alliance for Housing, consider the version of the private landlord status scheme voted on Sunday, November 30 by the Senate to be "inoperative". Read more
 
The real estate development company (FTI) announces that it has created more than 1.000 housing units from office buildings.
Company News
The Foncière pour la transformation immobilière (FTI), a subsidiary of the joint group Action Logement dedicated to converting empty offices into housing, has created 1.166 housing units within former empty offices since its creation in 2020. Read more
 
France returns to the Bureau of the Architects' Council of Europe (ACE)
Appointment
Elizabeth Gossart, former national councilor of the Order of Architects (CNOA 2017-2024), has just been elected to the Bureau of the Architects' Council of Europe (ACE). In Prague, where the general assembly was held, she received the highest score among the candidates, elected with 68% of the votes and the support of 60% of the countries eligible to vote. Read more
 
Hong Kong fire: what part of the responsibility lies with the bamboo scaffolding?
Others
The horrific fire in a residential complex, which killed at least 128 people in Hong Kong, has drawn attention to the possible role played in its spread by bamboo scaffolding, typical of the territory and whose use the local government has announced it wants to gradually phase out. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Uniso insulates facades using our waste
News Manufacturer by Myral
Recycled materials, French manufacturing and energy performance: Uniso's external insulation (EWI) proves that ecology and comfort go hand in hand. Read more
 
Siniat and Ursa: a complementary approach to more sustainable construction
News Manufacturer by BEAR
These two brands of the Etex group embody a shared ambition: to be at the forefront of the sustainable transformation of the construction sector by 2030. Read more
 
Edma is realizing its industrial ambitions
News Manufacturer by Edma
EDMA continues its development and strengthens its industrial commitment by ensuring the manufacture of its EDMAPLAC plate lifters in France. With the inauguration of its new premises in 2023, EDMA has optimized its production resources by bringing together all of its teams on a single site of over 6.300 m², located in Puget-sur-Argens. Read more
 
The Lorenove network is expanding with two new dealerships in Blois and Roanne
News Manufacturer by Lorenove
The Lorenove network continues its growth momentum with the opening of two new outlets in Riorges (near Roanne, 42) and La Chaussée-Saint-Victor (near Blois, 41). These locations strengthen the brand's presence across the country and illustrate the entrepreneurial spirit of its franchisees. Read more
 
Amidst the debate on its nationalization, ArcelorMittal showcases the fruits of a major investment in the North
News Manufacturer by ArcelorMittal
ArcelorMittal, whose French assets were nationalized by the National Assembly at the end of November, presented its new electrical steel production lines in the North on Tuesday, December 2, a segment of the future, proof according to the company that it is still betting on France. Read more
Videos
 
Professionals, what if you too took the path of energy transition?
Video by Engie
How can we commit to the energy transition through appropriate and financially viable projects? Read more
 
Schlüter-Bekotec-EN 12 FK: Compact and efficient heating solution
Video by Schluter Systems
The Schlüter-BEKOTEC studded panel system guarantees a reliable and crack-free screed, which does not cause cracking of the ceramic or natural stone covering. Read more
 
Grohe Spa - Satin Steel & Satin Graphite: Understated luxury for a sophisticated bathroom
Video by Grohe
Discover the Satin Steel and Satin Graphite finishes: modern elegance, refined lines, and quality designed to last. The GROHE Allure and GROHE Atrio collections take on a new dimension with these satin finishes, transforming the bathroom into a unique and sophisticated space. Read more
 
Bondy Station: Demolition work to begin before construction
Video
From January to July 2025, four buildings were demolished by the company Demcy to free up space for the construction of the Bondy station on metro line 15. See photos for a glimpse of this large-scale operation. Read more
 
Rainwater tank 140 to 5000 L
Video by Simop
SIMOP: your turnkey solution for smart and effortless water harvesting. Made in France, this above-ground tank (from 140 L to 5000 L) can be installed in minutes, without major construction work. Read more
 
IX Back Air Back Support Exoskeleton
Video by Wuerth France
Overexertion and poor posture lead to discomfort, fatigue, and decreased productivity. The IX BACK AIR increases endurance by up to 52% after repetitive lifting tasks. A benefit for both the user… and your company. Read more
 
Make your renovation process easier with Go-Rénove.fr
Video by CSTB
Discover Go Rénove.fr, the free public platform to help individuals with their energy renovation assessments. The Go-Rénove website uses data produced by the CSTB's National Building Database (#BDNB). Read more
 
Stekene Cultural Center insulated with Recticel Insulation Impact
Video by Recticel Insulation
Sustainability plays a central role in the construction of the new cultural center in Stekene. The main contractor, Furnibo, is building a multifunctional complex with a library, a multipurpose hall, a theater, office spaces, a reading café, and a garden. All of this is being constructed using Eurowall Impact, the sustainable insulation panels from Recticel Insulation. Read more
Products and Materials
 
Uniso: The sustainable EWI solution to retain heat and reduce bills
Zoom produced by Myral
As winter approaches, many households are dreading another rise in heating bills. This is especially true given that more than one in three French people (36%) consider their current home to be energy inefficient. For 63% of them, the main cause cited is poor thermal insulation[1]. Read more
 
AGC Glass Europe presents an expanded range of embossed printed glass with a lower carbon footprint
New range by AGC Glass France
The Imagin range of patterned glass is now available in four distinct versions, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. In addition to transparent and reinforced patterns, AGC now offers certain patterns in matte and lacquered finishes. Read more
 
Forbo Flooring presents Tessera evolve+: the sustainable evolution of textile tiles for professional spaces
New range by Forbo Flooring Systems
Forbo Flooring has taken its environmental commitment to the next level with Tessera evolve+, a new generation of textile tiles that redefines market standards in terms of eco-design and design. Read more
 
Polieco expands its Kio Combi range
Range evolution by Polieco
The custom-made KIO COMBI is a first on the market: it consists of technical covers made of composite material, specially designed for large areas, capable of withstanding loads of up to 400 kN (approximately 40 tonnes). Read more
 
Smart locks: 5 misconceptions that still hold households back
Technical solutions by Move
Smart locks are no longer just for tech enthusiasts. More and more households are adopting keyless access solutions. Despite their growing popularity, some misconceptions persist: from the fear of a dead smartphone battery to the risk of the lock being hacked. Nuki, a European pioneer in smart locks, addresses the five most persistent myths. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
"Neighborhoods of Tomorrow": The ten winning architectural firms revealed
Project
The ten firms of architects, urban planners and landscape architects selected for the "Quartiers de demain" program, which aims to transform ten places located in priority neighborhoods of the city policy, were unveiled on Tuesday, December 2nd at the Cité de l'architecture in Paris. Read more
 
Forty years after Christo and Jeanne-Claude, JR is preparing his transformation of the Pont-Neuf
Project
"It's easier to follow in their footsteps": 40 years after the wrapping of the Pont-Neuf in Paris by creators Christo and Jeanne-Claude, the artist JR will install a 120-meter-long "cave" on the oldest bridge in the capital in June 2026. Read more
 
A contemporary "cabin in the woods": the new black Kebony wood adorns the Maison Tricot studio
Realization by Kebony
In Brasschaat, a green municipality in the province of Antwerp, the Belgian architecture firm Vlaminck Van Wetter designed, for Maison Tricot, a creative space that is both intimate and inspiring, open to nature. Read more
 
Wicona and Covivio are carrying out an exemplary circular renovation in Paris
Realization by Wicona
The real estate company Covivio has just completed the renovation of The Line office building, located at 11 avenue Delcassé (Paris 8th arrondissement). While this project falls within the framework of the French tertiary sector decree, it stands out for its exemplary circular approach, carried out in partnership with Upsos, Imogis, WICONA, AGC and Plastalu. Read more
 
First SunAéro solar aerothermal heater to heat and renew the air in a CM1 classroom in an elementary school in Carnoules
Realization by Solar Brother
Solar Brother, an actor committed for almost 10 years to the design of ecological solar solutions, announces the arrival of SunAéro (Gold Medal winner of the 2025 Lépine competition), its new connected aerothermal solar heating system, on the market for school and public buildings. Read more
Products of the week

Connected nest boxes for all bird species

Wood cladding that combines aesthetics and fire resistance

Stabilization and anchoring of structures against the ground

Aluminum accordion bay up to 4,50 m high

Nat'H

Kebony

URETEK® France

Solarlux

Electric table saw for masons

Invisible closet door block

Wall niche

Construction site monitoring software

ATDV

Eclisse France

Schluter Systems

Orisha Construction
 
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