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Weekly Building News
2025 - Week 52
Highlights
 
MaPrimeRénov' suspended from January 1st: the sector denounces a new setback for energy renovation
Regulation
The MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation assistance scheme will indeed be suspended on January 1st, as Parliament failed to reach a compromise on the budget, Housing Minister Vincent Jeanbrun confirmed on Sunday December 21st. Read more
 
Europe tackles the housing crisis
Accommodation
For the first time in its history, the European Union wants to tackle the immense housing crisis hitting the Old Continent by presenting a few days ago a plan to encourage construction and regulate short-term rentals. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Construction: Innovation under pressure between cybersecurity, digital modernization, and organizational obstacles
Study / Review / Report
RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider of industrial solutions, today released the results of a new study conducted with 567 decision-makers in France, Italy, and the UK. In the construction sector, 95% of executives believe that innovation is linked to maintaining their competitiveness. Read more
 
Is housing affordability really that difficult in France? An improvement that went unnoticed since 2023
Study / Review / Report
In France, 57,4% of households own their homes, but more than two-thirds of renters aspire to homeownership (Insee/Ipsos). This goal seems increasingly unattainable, as prices remain high and rising interest rates have left their mark. Read more
 
School buildings: a decisive lever for the energy transition of territories
Study / Review / Report
At the Mayors and Local Authorities Trade Show, which took place from November 18 to 20 in Paris, Akéa Énergies unveiled a groundbreaking study on the energy balance of French school buildings, a central issue for the next municipal term. Read more
 
Garage Doors: Focusing on Simplicity and Added Value
Study / Assessment / Report by MSI Reports
While garage doors have struggled to reinvent themselves (since the advent of sectional doors and motorization), manufacturers and assemblers have compelling arguments to support market growth in the coming years and increase added value. Here's an overview of growth opportunities for the sector, based on the new MSI Reports study. Read more
 
Home savings plans: the rate for home savings plans signed in 2026 rises by a quarter of a point, to 2%
Economic
The interest rate on new home savings plans (PELs) signed from the beginning of next year will be 2%, compared to 1,75% currently, according to a notice published Saturday, December 20 in the Official Journal. Read more
 
While waiting for MaPrimeRénov', winter without a boiler or insulation
Accommodation
The kitchen, floors, and paintwork are brand new, but several details clash in the recently renovated house in a suburban neighborhood of Seine-Saint-Denis: no boiler, no wall insulation, and single-glazed windows. The renovations have been stalled due to the backlog of applications for the MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation grant. Read more
 
The combination of employment and retirement will be severely restricted in 2027.
Regulation
From 2027, the conditions for combining employment and retirement will become much stricter, a consequence that went almost unnoticed following the adoption of the Social Security budget on Tuesday, December 16, but which represents a small revolution for seniors. Read more
 
The entry of construction giant Eiffage into the CAC 40 is a symbol of an increasingly diversified sector.
Company News
The slowdown in construction activity is not unduly affecting the construction giants, who are powerful enough to diversify, particularly in energy and major projects, like the discreet Eiffage group which joins Bouygues and Vinci on Monday, December 22nd in the CAC 40. Read more
 
The Hellio group is accelerating the energy transition of Greater Angoulême
Company News by hello
The Hellio group, accompanied by its subsidiary Akéa Énergies, presented a few days ago the orientations and structuring actions undertaken within the framework of a long-term partnership with the GrandAngoulême agglomeration in order to accelerate the energy transition of the territory. Read more
 
Kering sells 60% of its building on Fifth Avenue in New York
Company News
The luxury group Kering (Gucci, Saint Laurent...) signed an agreement "effective immediately" with the investment company Ardian for the sale of its building on the famous Fifth Avenue in New York for an amount of 766 million euros, it announced a few days ago. Read more
 
In Paris, an agreement has been reached to save the apartment of the poet Prévert, which was threatened by the Moulin Rouge.
City
An agreement was reached on Friday evening, December 19, between the Moulin Rouge and the heirs of Jacques Prévert to preserve the apartment of the French poet, which was threatened by an expansion project of the famous Parisian cabaret, in the heart of the iconic Montmartre district. Read more
 
In Paris, the municipal battle is intensifying over pedestrian protection.
City
In the Paris municipal elections, the place of pedestrians and buses is now the main concern, overshadowing the opposition between bicycles and cars in a city that has multiplied the number of cycle paths. Read more
 
Pension reform: impatient, skeptical or fatalistic, seniors are "in the dark"
Socials
"The pension reform, its suspension... It's really unclear! Is my legal retirement age still 62 years and six months?" asks Nelson Gregory, in the glass-walled office of an advisor at Agirc-Arrco, the supplementary pension scheme for former private sector employees. Read more
 
Fireplace: How to enjoy the cozy atmosphere without the risk of fire
Guide / Advice / Tutorial by Rockwool
In December, temperatures drop and the days get shorter: there's nothing like a good fire in the fireplace to warm the atmosphere and get into the holiday spirit. A source of comfort and conviviality, the fireplace also remains an economical heating method. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Prix ​​Versailles: Kebony celebrates the victory of the Kunstsilo project
News Manufacturer by Kebony
The Prix Versailles annually recognizes the most outstanding contemporary architectural achievements worldwide. Among this year's winners is Kunstsilo, the new flagship museum on the island of Odderøya, Norway. For this iconic project, Kebony Character wood was chosen to clad the building's main terrace and rooftop terrace. Read more
 
With the acquisition of Mecosun, the Rector Lesage group strengthens its presence in the renewable energy sector.
News Manufacturer by Rector
The Rector Lesage Group acquires Mecosun, manufacturer and designer of fixing systems for photovoltaic panels, becoming the majority shareholder of the company. Read more
 
The French heat pump manufacturer Groupe Atlantic will soon be under Japanese-American ownership.
News Manufacturer by Atlantic
A flagship of the French energy transition soon to be under foreign ownership? Groupe Atlantic, the leading French manufacturer of heat pumps, is about to be bought by the Japanese-American group Paloma Rheem, an operation being followed "very closely" by Bercy according to the words of the Ministry of Economy to AFP. Read more
 
What do we need to know about the challenges and concrete benefits of digitizing construction sites?
Advertising-editorial by Alobes
The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation with the increasing integration of digital tools on construction sites. Faced with major challenges such as rising material costs, a shortage of skilled labor, and the environmental emergency, digitalization is emerging as a strategic response. This transformation affects the entire construction cycle, from design to maintenance, including the day-to-day management of operations. Read more
Videos
 
Is it possible to renovate your home on a small budget?
Video by sofinco
Renovating your home without breaking the bank is possible. In this video, discover simple, affordable, and effective solutions to improve your home's comfort while reducing your energy bills. Practical, concrete, and easy-to-implement advice, whether you're a homeowner or a tenant. Read more
 
Leica TS20 – The future of surveying boosted by AI
Video by Leica Geosystems
Discover the Leica TS20, the next-generation robotic total station designed for everyday surveying. With its AI-powered automation, exceptional reliability, and seamless workflow integration, it's built to boost productivity in the field. It's not just designed for today, but for tomorrow. Just like you. Read more
 
2024-2025: Aerial views of the Line 15 South station construction work
Video
Take a virtual tour of the 33 km of Line 15 South and discover the progress of the 16 stations between 2024 and 2025. This line will cross 22 municipalities and serve more than one million inhabitants. By 2031, together with Lines 15 West and 15 East, it will form a major 75 km ring road around the capital. Read more
 
Ademe Deciphers | The Climate Dividend
Video by ADEME
In this new episode, Sylvain Waserman welcomes Arthur Auboeuf, co-founder of Team for the Planet. In May 2024, the French government, through ADEME (the French Agency for Ecological Transition), invested 5 million euros in Team for the Planet, a non-profit organization that encourages citizens to take action for the ecological transition. Read more
 
HandsFree Door Handle – Contactless and Comfortable
Video by France
The HandsFree eDoor Handle allows you to "unlock" your front door without contact; a slight movement of your foot above the light projected onto the floor unlocks the motorized lock. Furthermore, its multiple communication channels and radio detection offer superior security compared to a traditional key. Read more
 
Schlüter-Bekotec-EN-12-F-PS: a studded panel for crack-free cladding constructions
Video by Schluter Systems
Schlüter-BEKOTEC-EN-12-F-PS is the safe coating construction technique as a system for crack-free and functionally safe screeds and heated screeds with ceramic, natural stone and other coating materials. Read more
 
Robibox Installation - Site Reference
Video by Watts Industries
Recessed showers become child's play! Discover in this video the installation of our Robibox® recessed niche, the solution designed to revolutionize the installation of recessed showers! With Robibox®, save time, reduce errors, and achieve a perfect finish every time! Read more
 
Demonstration of new features in the Finalcad Meetings Module
Video by Orisha Construction
Discover the new features of the site meeting minutes module in the Finalcad application. A new, enhanced editor to structure your content, highlight key information, and generate clearer, more professional reports. Titles, lists, colors, notes, assigning participants, deadlines, follow-up… everything is there to create a readable and structured report for comprehensive reporting in just a few clicks. Read more
Products and Materials
 
New Gradeo luminaire from Sylvania: The ideal solution for lighting school buildings
New product by Sylvania Group
According to several studies conducted in European schools*, good lighting promotes concentration, memorization and attention in students. Read more
 
Saugnac Jauges expands its product range with the R10 connected hygrometer-thermometer
New product by Saugnac Gauges
Saugnac expands its range of connected gauges with the R10, a hygrometer-thermometer designed for remote monitoring of environmental conditions on construction sites and exposed structures. Read more
 
Edma unveils a new suction cup designed for textured surfaces
New product by Edma
EDMA completes its range for tiling professionals with a new premium electric suction cup that is effective on structured surfaces. Read more
 
Arche Architecture: the software that structures the early design phases
Software update by GRAITEC
In a construction sector where coordination between architects, engineers and design offices is intensifying, tools capable of quickly structuring initial technical hypotheses are playing an increasingly important role. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Waikiki Plage restaurant in Cannes: an exemplary renovation supported by committed partners
Advertising-editorial by Solarlux
Originally, simple plastic tarpaulins served to shelter customers at this establishment, which could only be open from May to September. For the renovation of the Waikiki Plage restaurant, the owner turned to Solarlux solutions to completely redesign the glass facade. Read more
 
EDF inaugurates its first synchronous compensator in Guadeloupe to stabilize the network
Realization by EDF
EDF inaugurated its first synchronous compensator a few days ago in Guadeloupe, a 180-tonne machine designed to stabilize a non-interconnected island network, a "world first" for the electricity company. Read more
 
Rock Cove, a house suspended between sky and sea, showcases Kebony wood on the Scottish coast
Realization by Kebony
Anchored on a windswept rocky promontory, Rock Cove is as much an architectural feat as it is an ode to the Scottish landscape. Designed by Cameron Webster Architects, this spectacular residence is partially constructed from Kebony wood – a durable material that allows it to withstand the harsh coastal climate. Read more
 
AirvaultGOCO2, winner of the European Union Innovation Fund 
Contest / Prize / Trophy by Heidelberg Materials
The AirvaultGOCO2 project is a winner of the European Union's Innovation Fund dedicated to financing major projects in Europe. Read more
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