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Weekly Building News
2026 - Week 05
Highlights
 
Lecornu aims to build 2 million homes by 2030
Accommodation
On Friday, January 23, Sébastien Lecornu set himself a target of building "2 million homes by 2030" including 125.000 social housing units from 2026, in order to present the responses in the budget for this sector in crisis. Read more
 
The 10 key real estate figures for 2025
Study / Review / Report
After a year 2024 marked by a marked slowdown, 2025 saw the gradual return of buyers: rebound in credit production, rates stabilized around 3,1%, renewed confidence among households and a resumption of transactions in the existing housing market. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
With a high level of pessimism, 53% of SME managers anticipate a stagnation of their business in 2026.
Study / Review / Report
The 82nd wave of the SME Barometer, a quarterly survey conducted by IFOP for Fiducial among 1.016 SME managers, reveals once again a climate of tarnished confidence, also limiting the prospects of bosses for the year 2026. Read more
 
Despite the resumption of building permits in 2025, the production of new housing remains sluggish.
Study / Review / Report
The recovery in building permits is confirmed in 2025, with a 15% increase in permits granted for housing and a 5% rise in construction starts. However, this momentum remains insufficient compared to pre-crisis levels and the government's stated ambitions for housing production. Read more
 
What sacrifices and good resolutions regarding real estate will the French make in 2026?
Study / Review / Report
Bricks.co, an innovative crowdfunding platform, unveils the results of a new survey conducted among the French on their relationship to real estate in 2026: desire to invest, savings capacity, sacrifices accepted, perception of the necessary contribution and attractiveness of regions. Read more
 
Heat pumps: the government will reserve certain subsidies for models manufactured in Europe
Public finances
Part of the financial aid for the installation of heat pumps (HP) will soon be reserved for "good quality models produced in Europe", the Ministry of Industry announced a few days ago. Read more
 
Budget: the government is "inactive" on the ecological transition
Sustainable Development
PFAS, plastics, taxation on electricity and photovoltaics: the revenue part of the 2026 budget adopted by 49.3 includes several measures deemed by environmental associations to be insufficient or in contradiction with the urgent need to combat climate change. Read more
 
The Court of Auditors publishes an investigation into the brownfield fund and land recycling measures
Sustainable Development
Following the 2020 health crisis, the need to revive the economy by supporting the construction and public works sector led to the creation of the brownfield fund. This fund is part of the broader context of the emergence in France of a land conservation policy aimed at reducing soil sealing by 2050, with the goal of achieving "zero net land take". Read more
 
Invoking Article 49.3: "We must know when to end a political crisis," says Lecornu
Policy
"You have to know how to end a political crisis," said Sébastien Lecornu on the sidelines of a trip to Seine-Saint-Denis on housing, justifying his use of Article 49.3 to pass the budget, even though he lacks a majority in the National Assembly. Read more
 
The construction industry remains the leading recruiter of temporary workers and is limiting the decline despite a slowdown in 2025.
Careers
Every quarter, Hellowork, France's leading digital player in employment and recruitment, publishes its barometer to analyze the evolution of the job market. In 2025, more than 10,1 million job offers (permanent, fixed-term, temporary, and apprenticeship contracts combined) were published. Read more
 
Hellio will reach a strategic milestone in 2025 with over €200 million in revenue.
Company News by hello
Hellio, an independent French player in energy management, will exceed €200 million in revenue for the first time in 2025, thanks to a strategy combining diversification of activities, consolidation of historical offerings and positioning in new markets. Read more
 
Hexaom denounces the exclusion of detached houses from the Jeanbrun scheme and calls for their rapid integration
Company News
The Hexaom group welcomes the ambitious construction targets and the implementation of the new "Jeanbrun" scheme, but regrets the exclusion of individual houses from this mechanism. Read more
 
Waste management: the government wants to toughen sanctions against eco-organizations in case of failure
Sorting / Recycling
The government wants a more effective arsenal to sanction the failures of eco-organizations, which are financed by industries to support communities in the collection and sorting of waste from their sector. Read more
 
2026 Budget: A very bad budget for inter-municipal authorities
City
At the finance morning and New Year's ceremony organized by Intercommunalités de France on January 27 in front of 300 people, the elected officials of the association collectively expressed their disagreement with the final copy of the Government's 2026 Budget. Read more
 
Paris's local urban development plan is being challenged by a federation of property owners.
City
The Ile-de-France branch of the National Union of Property Owners (UNPI) announced on Monday, January 26, that it had taken legal action against the local bioclimatic urban planning plan (PLUb) of the City of Paris, which the federation sees as "a serious and lasting infringement of property rights". Read more
 
Construction industry professionals: how to increase your brand visibility with artificial intelligence?
Expert opinion by Bat info
For decades, the visibility of an industrial brand in the building sector has been based on well-identified traditional channels: trade shows, distribution networks, sales force, specialized press, paper mailings and, since the advent of the Internet, search engine optimization, online press, email campaigns and social networks. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Profils Systèmes celebrates the start of the year by supporting its network of partners
News Manufacturer by profiles Systems
At the start of 2026, Profils Systèmes is strengthening its support for its network of partners in the aluminium veranda market with the launch of a digital public awareness campaign. Read more
 
Propelled by “Who Wants to Be My Partner?” on M6, Kivala is recording a record year in 2025 in the face of building security challenges.
News Manufacturer
The year 2025 marks a major turning point for Kivala, a French start-up specializing in intelligent access control for buildings. Propelled into the spotlight after its founder Jonathan Lascar appeared on the M6 ​​show "Qui veut être mon associé?" (Who Wants to Be My Partner?), the company has experienced a spectacular acceleration in its reputation, deployment, and industrialization. Read more
 
The Zehnder Group is investing in its French factory in Vaux-Andigny for the mass production of its ranges of custom-made radiators.
News Manufacturer by Zehnder
Zehnder continues to ramp up production at its French site in Vaux-Andigny (Aisne), the historic factory of the Acova brand which now produces for the entire Zehnder group. Read more
 
Tec7, the glue and adhesive specialist, is celebrating its 5th anniversary on the French market and continuing its expansion.
Birthday by tec7
TEC7 supports building professionals through a strong field presence throughout France. TEC7 products are distributed in over 460 points of sale across the country, within leading hardware and paint retailers such as Trenois Decamps, Setin, Angles, Cogeferm, Colorine, Théodore, and Unikalo. Read more
 
Actis awarded a silver medal by EcoVadis for 2025 for its CSR commitment
Contest / Prize / Trophy by Actis
ACTIS, a French manufacturer of alveolar reflective insulation, has just received the silver medal from EcoVadis, a global benchmark organization for assessing sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Read more
Videos
 
Bouygues Construction's trust in Topocenter for over 20 years
Video by Topocenter
On the NEOZ operation in Castelnau-le-Lez (Hérault), carried out for Linkcity, Bouygues Bâtiment Centre Sud-Ouest, a subsidiary of Bouygues Construction, is taking on an ambitious architectural challenge: irregular shapes, varied altitudes, complex access and tight deadlines. Read more
 
Stop Collision: the smart excavator that prevents accidents between vehicles and pedestrians
Video by OPPBTP
Discover a major innovation for safety in public works: a tracked excavator equipped with a Stop Collision system, integrating 6 360° cameras and an intelligent radar capable of detecting a pedestrian in real time. Read more
 
SPACE range - 2 new profiles are coming!
Video by neolife
New bio-based decorative profiles. Two new profiles have been added to the SPACE family. A range of versatile decorative profiles: for railings, privacy screens, sunshades, balcony dividers, fences, facade cladding… Read more
 
The mayor of Mâcon supports BatiFire! - Jean-Patrick Courtois returns
Video by BatiFire
Discover in 3 minutes why Jean-Patrick Courtois, mayor of Mâcon and president of Mâconnais-Beaujolais agglomeration, supports the BatiFire solution. Read more
 
BDNB: the reference database of the French building stock
Video by CSTB
The National Building Database, developed by the CSTB, offers a clear and consistent view of the French building stock. By centralizing, harmonizing, and scientifically supplementing hundreds of data points, it provides reliable information for analyzing, simulating, and guiding actions across different regions. Read more
 
SecuForte – Simple, different, safer
Video by France
SecuForte window handles with burglar-resistant features effectively protect against unauthorized opening of the window from the outside. When the window is in the closed or tilt-and-turn position, the handle locks automatically. Read more
 
Rockfit PV: Renovating and solarizing a steel roof without removing the insulation
Video by Rockwool
Discover Rockfit PV, the rock wool insulation solution designed for steel roofs already insulated with rock wool, which facilitates both the renovation and solarization of buildings. Read more
 
Saugnac R1 Gauge - Standalone connected crack gauge
Video by Saugnac Gauges
All the explanations on the Saugnac R1 gauge for monitoring cracks remotely with 3 sensors: linear measurement (resolution: 0,01mm), temperature (resolution: 0,1°C), humidity level (resolution: 1% RH). Read more
Products and Materials
 
Dark wood is making a comeback in interior design
Zoom produced by Bjelin
Dark brown wood floors are emerging as a major trend for renovation and interior design projects in 2026. According to the American magazine The Spruce, deep shades will be at the heart of modern interiors, and this dynamic is also found in the European and French market. Read more
 
i.life O toilet, a new HydroTwistTM flushing technology for maximum efficiency and exceptional hygiene
New product by Ideal Standard
Ideal Standard, which is part of the Bathroom and Wellness division of the Villeroy & Boch group, presents its new i.life O WC collection, designed by Roberto Palomba. Read more
 
Object Carpet presents Forum for Great Ideas: a visionary collection combining creativity and circularity
New range by object folder
With FORUM FOR GREAT IDEAS, OBJECT CARPET transforms all interior design visions into tangible and sustainable realities. Designed by Kathrin and Mark Patel, this unique concept offers architects, interior designers, and designers an inexhaustible platform of inspiration, grounded in the ecological realities of our time. Read more
 
Weber unveils its new range of leveling compounds: a refocused, clearer and even more efficient offering.
New range by Weber
Weber, a leading player in floor preparation solutions, is strengthening its position with a completely redesigned range of leveling compounds. Created to simplify user choice and precisely meet site needs, it is the result of extensive market research and technical optimization. Read more
 
PPE: Is your company adequately equipped?
Advertising-editorial by Seton
In the construction industry, safety is not something to be taken lightly. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential to prevent accidents, comply with regulations, and protect your teams. Does your company truly have the appropriate PPE for each worksite? Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
2030 Olympics: Green light for infrastructure costs
Project
Athletes' villages, sports facilities, public access: the financing and detailed costs of the forty or so projects planned for the 2030 Olympics were approved on Wednesday, January 28, during a board meeting of Solideo, the public establishment in charge of their delivery. Read more
 
19 Cornwall, a unique back-frame renovation in the heart of the Traditional Core, in Birmingham
Realization by Rairies Montrieux
With the goal of setting an example in style, design, technology and sustainability, the project offers 134.443 square feet of new Class A space, with approximately 20.000 square feet of open-concept flexible floor space divisible into a range of sizes starting from 10.568 square feet. Read more
 
Heiwa is supporting Vertumne Confort Climatique on a large-scale commercial project in the Hérault region.
Realization by Hiwa
Reliability, support, and ease of installation: the winning combination that led the Hérault-based family business Vertumne Confort Climatique (VCC) to choose Heiwa to equip a large public-access office building. This exemplary project confirms the French brand's ability to establish itself in the commercial building market. Read more
 
Valenciennes Métropole has chosen Stradal's DDselect® solution to protect the Rhonelle river and improve the quality of its discharges.
Realization by Stradal
As part of its sustainable stormwater management strategy, Valenciennes Métropole undertook a major project in Marly (59) in October 2025 to improve the quality of wastewater discharged into the natural environment. During this project, two Stradal DDselect® hydrodynamic sedimentation treatment systems were installed to protect the Rhonelle, a particularly sensitive local waterway. Read more
 
Parella is assisting Publicis in creating a large-scale creative campus in the heart of the 17th arrondissement of Paris.
Achievement
Parella, an expert in real estate consulting and workspace design, is proud to have supported Publicis Groupe, a world leader in communications, in the design and construction of its new Parisian headquarters, located at 145 rue de Courcelles (Paris 17th arrondissement). Read more
Products of the week

Fiber reinforced concrete formwork

Exterior thermal insulation system with thin coating on EPS or Rockwool

The quick, simple and regular bonding solution for rectified blocks

eWindow Handle for Smart Home

Schoeck

Edilteco France

Alkern

France

Glass fixing point

Architectural lighting - LED chandelier

Vanity unit

Continuous gutter roll forming machine, directly on site

SADEV

ACTiLED

Decotec

Araltec
 
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