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Weekly Building News
2026 - Week 07
Highlights
 
Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE): publication of the decree in the Official Journal and reactions from the sector
Energy
The decree relating to the Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE), a true roadmap for France's energy strategy until 2035, was published on February 13 in the Official Journal (JO), the day after its official presentation by the government. Read more
 
AI is making progress in the construction industry, but its adoption remains limited.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are gradually transforming the organization of work. Task automation, process optimization, decision support: their promises are numerous. But in the construction industry, their integration still raises many questions, for employers, employees, and training providers alike. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
The great awakening of mortgage lending
Study / Review / Report
Driven by the relative decline in interest rates, the French massively returned to mortgage lending in 2025. According to the Bank of France, nearly 150 billion euros of new mortgage loans were taken out last year, marking a resurgence of activity in the real estate financing market. Read more
 
The French real estate market shows stable annual growth, driven by Lille and Marseille.
Study / Review / Report
The latest study by eXp France reveals that French property prices have increased by an average of 0,3% per quarter over the past year, highlighting the resilience and long-term stability of the national property market. Read more
 
French infrastructure put to the test by the episodes of extreme cold
Study / Review / Report
During periods of extreme cold, attention naturally turns to the state of roads and transport networks in France. For SITES, a leading French player in structural inspection, diagnostics, and monitoring, however, the visible disruptions are only the tip of the iceberg. Read more
 
New report from the Climate Action Network: "France's energy sovereignty put to the test"
Study / Review / Report
On the eve of the publication of the Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE), the Climate Action Network published a report that studies the reality of energy dependencies and outlines the model of true “energy sovereignty”. Read more
 
The social partners will launch a sovereign wealth fund for the economy, according to the president of the CPME.
Economic
The social partners are preparing to launch "a small sovereign fund" to finance the French economy, said the president of the CPME, Amir Reza-Tofighi, on Wednesday, February 11. Read more
 
Slight increases in mortgage rates in a still active credit market
Conjuncture
Following the slight increases observed in January, February followed a similar pattern. Interest rate schedules registered further moderate upward adjustments, ranging from +0,02 to +0,09 percentage points depending on the term, without triggering any sharp movements. Read more
 
A decree freezes the obligations of municipalities regarding social housing, much to the dismay of the sector.
Regulation
The government has maintained social housing quotas in many cities despite rising demand, a decision criticized by the president of the Social Union for Housing, Emmanuelle Cosse, who sees it as a denial of "reality" in the face of the crisis. Read more
 
Why the coexistence of nuclear and renewable energy is turning into a neighborhood dispute
Energy
Is the rise of renewables threatening the future of nuclear power? As France grapples with its energy choices, wind and solar power are accused of weakening EDF's power plants by forcing them to increasingly "modulate" their output. A look back at a technical concept that has entered the political arena of the energy debate. Read more
 
The UFME is advocating for the eligibility of first-generation double-glazed windows for energy renovation grants.
News Organization by UFME
According to a study carried out in 2025 by TBC Innovations* on behalf of VELUX, the French residential stock (individual and collective) now has 87,2 million windows equipped with first generation double glazing, representing more than 30% of homes. Read more
 
Action 21 is relying on construction apprentices to facilitate companies' access to the RGE label and accelerate the energy renovation of housing
Company News
ACTION 21, a laboratory for open solutions for the energy transition, is launching a call for expressions of interest aimed at initial training stakeholders in the construction industry to deploy new apprenticeship-based certification pathways dedicated to carrying out energy renovation work. Read more
 
Vinci's share price rose 6% on the Paris Stock Exchange after the announcement of its results.
Company News
Shares in French construction and energy services giant Vinci jumped more than 6% on the Paris Stock Exchange on Friday, February 6, after the group presented annual results above analysts' forecasts, particularly in terms of revenue. Read more
 
TotalEnergies avoids the corporate surtax in 2025 due to a lack of profits in France
Company News
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné confirmed on Wednesday, February 11, that his group would escape the multinational surtax in 2025, due to the lack of profits in France, which is explained by the decline in its refining activities, a sector struggling in Europe. Read more
 
Gare du Nord: SNCF ordered to pay 274 million euros to a company in the Mulliez group
Justice decision
SNCF was ordered on Monday, February 9, to pay 274 million euros in compensation to a concession company in Paris for the Gare du Nord, controlled by a subsidiary of the Mulliez family holding company, owners of Auchan and Leroy Merlin, for having unilaterally broken the contract for the renovation of the station in September 2021. Read more
 
Publication of the guide "Building Guardrails, 3rd edition"
Delivered by CSTB Editions
The Practical Guide “Building Guardrails” sets out the precautions to be taken when designing and constructing guardrails (protective elements) by explaining the provisions of the recently revised standard NF P01-012. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Saqara, the French leader in the digitalization of B2B private works tenders, is celebrating its 9th anniversary.
Developer News by Saqara AOS
The digitalization of the construction industry now extends to the upstream phases of projects, particularly calls for tenders and construction procurement. Saqara is developing a SaaS platform for clients, project owners, general contractors, project managers, project management assistance providers, manufacturers, and suppliers, to improve the traceability of exchanges, automate tasks, secure data, and optimize the selection of companies for quality work at a fair price. Read more
 
Vestas announces record revenue and a 55% increase in net profit by 2025
News Manufacturer
The Danish group Vestas, Europe's leading wind turbine manufacturer, recorded its "highest revenue ever" and a net profit that climbed 55% in 2025 thanks to a very full order book, according to its annual report published a few days ago. Read more
 
Death of Armel Ferey, founder of Simop and emblematic figure of entrepreneurs in the Manche region
News Manufacturer by Simop
Armel Ferey was a well-known local figure in the Manche region, particularly in the areas of Barneville-Carteret, Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte and Sainte-Mère-Église. He dedicated his life to his work, his family and the sea, a passion he shared with those around him. Read more
 
Building data: Beeldi accelerates with +105% growth in 2025
Developer News by Beeldi
Beeldi closed 2025 with 105% growth, the strongest annual increase recorded since its creation. In a constrained real estate market, marked by increasingly demanding trade-offs, the company provides an operational solution to a critical challenge: enabling managers to base their decisions on reliable, centralized, and actionable knowledge of their technical assets, rather than on outdated and fragmented estimates. Read more
 
Pierre-Gaël Chantereau, former CEO of Nokia in France, becomes Managing Director of Kone France, Belgium, Luxembourg
Appointment by Kone
KONE France, Belgium, and Luxembourg announces the appointment of Pierre-Gaël Chantereau as Managing Director. Aged 45, he takes the helm of a strategic division for KONE, a global leader in elevators and escalators. Pierre-Gaël Chantereau joins the European management team in this role. Read more
Videos
 
Flexirub – Flat roof waterproofing: A tailor-made waterproofing solution for the Saint-Joseph school (Narbonne)
Video by Flexirub
A closer look at a major construction project: the Saint-Joseph school in Narbonne. An ambitious project for the construction of a primary school, with a total of 2.740 m² of roofing, spread over 13 separate roofs. Read more
 
Instagrid x Sogea Environment
Video by Instagram
Discover how Sogea Environnement, a VINCI Construction company in France, is deploying Instagrid portable batteries to reduce the use of generators, improve team comfort and accelerate its transition to low-carbon construction sites. Read more
 
Check'Réno: a free app to facilitate self-inspection and acceptance of work
Video by Construction Quality Agency
PROFEEL offers tradespeople and construction companies its Check'Réno digital application to facilitate self-monitoring of their work throughout the project and its acceptance by clients. It is available for free download on app stores (App Store, Google Play) and is also accessible online on the Check'Réno platform. Read more
 
Maisons Castle seen from the sky!
Video
Discover one of the most beautiful pleasure houses built in the first half of the 17th century, ideally located between the forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye and the Seine... seen from the sky! Read more
 
Sertos – The standard for ERPs
Video by France
HOPPE has perfected its Sertos one-piece clip-on handle system, which is suitable for category 4 use in public access buildings. The new design of the ball locking mechanism ensures higher system resistance (1.000.000 cycles of use!). Read more
 
Allo Ursa web series - Episode 8: Focus Cladursa
Video by Ursa
For this final episode, Jean, who has donned his finest Christmas sweater for the occasion, and Michelle answer questions from an interested party about CLADURSA, the insulation solution for double-skin metal cladding. Read more
 
Engineering marvels – the timber facade at the heart of tomorrow's construction
Video by Bouygues Construction
Behind the apparent simplicity of non-load-bearing timber-framed facades lies high-precision engineering, where every detail counts. Reducing the carbon footprint through the use of wood and prefabrication. Guaranteeing the durability, weatherproofing, and thermal performance of the structures. Ensuring the success of each project through digital simulations and full-scale tests, from the laboratory to the construction site. Read more
 
Feelbox presentation
Video by Feelbat
Discover the FEELBOX from FEELBAT, the autonomous gateway dedicated to structural and geotechnical monitoring. Thanks to its multi-operator 4G connectivity, it collects and transmits data from your sensors in real time. Read more
Products and Materials
 
Optimize reinforced concrete project management with Arche Ossature for engineering firms
Advertising-editorial by GRAITEC
Designing reinforced concrete structures demands precision, agility, and flawless coordination. For structural engineering firms, every detail counts, from the initial concept to the production of the reinforcement plan. Digital tools open up a new realm of efficiency. Read more
 
FoamTack Pro Construct: Professional adhesive foam for construction
New product by tec7
In a building sector where time, quality of execution and reliability of materials are essential, FoamTack Pro Construct stands out as an innovative and efficient solution. Read more
 
New Trespa® Meteon® Uni Colours brochure: colour as an architectural response to uniform urban landscapes
New catalog by trepa
In urban environments often characterized by a mineral quality and neutral tones, color becomes a true lever for architectural creation. Applied to the building envelope, it animates the facades. Read more
 
The new SFA catalogs are available
New catalog by SFA
Today, with offerings as diverse as they are deep in domestic sanitary pumps and grinders, professional pumps and lifting stations, equipment and solutions for water treatment, SFA, the inventor of the Sanibroyeur®, celebrates the new year 2026 by making its new catalogues available. Read more
 
Weberdry PUR system: the new generation PU waterproofing for balconies and loggias
Range evolution by Weber
Weber unveils an optimized version of its weberdry PUR range, specially developed to meet the requirements of unenclosed exterior structures. This liquid polyurethane waterproofing system, formulated to withstand extreme conditions, stands out for its ease of application and the durability of its finish. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Supporters of the South-West high-speed rail line are urging Lecornu to "clarify the State's position"
Project
The presidents of the local authorities in favour of the high-speed rail project between Bordeaux, Toulouse and Dax, wrote on Thursday, February 5th to Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu "to clarify the State's position" regarding its timetable and financing, worried about a possible disengagement on its part. Read more
 
The foundation stone has been laid for the ARTFX Montpellier Campus, a contemporary factory, a modern abbey of knowledge.
Project by Valode & Pistre
In Montpellier, a new campus dedicated to digital arts is taking shape in the evolving urban landscape of the Parc Marianne district. At the laying of the foundation stone for the ARTFX Montpellier Campus, Valode & Pistre unveiled a structuring architectural project, designed as a place for learning, creation, and transmission, in close dialogue with its surroundings. Read more
 
At the Natural History Museum, fossils and skeletons are being moved
Project
Invertebrates, rodents and butterflies: within the Gallery of Paleontology and Comparative Anatomy of the National Museum of Natural History, teams are busy moving hundreds of specimens in preparation for work. Read more
 
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia will soon reach its zenith, but is far from finished.
Construction site
The central tower of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, the world's tallest church, will soon be completed, but the work begun by Gaudí more than 140 years ago is far from finished, due in particular to a dispute related to its main facade. Read more
 
In Brussels, Horta's house-studio has regained all its splendor.
Construction site
One of the most iconic Art Nouveau gems, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is about to regain its former glory. In Brussels, the former home and studio of Belgian architect Victor Horta will undergo a complete restoration by 2029. This meticulous project aims to preserve the unique harmony of this place where every decorative detail complements another. Read more
Products of the week

Wood cladding that combines aesthetics and fire resistance

Ready-to-use spray coating for thermal insulation of buildings

Window combining the elegance of aluminum and the performance of PVC

HOPPE self-locking window handle

Kebony

Edilteco France

REHAU Window Solutions

France

Anti-reflective glass for display cases and panoramas

Vanity unit

Hot air recovery and distribution

Global management platform for building security and operations

AGC Glass France

Decotec

Poujoulat

Deemply
 
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