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Weekly Building News
2026 - Week 09
Highlights
 
The existing home market is showing signs of recovery in 2025 after two years of crisis
Study / Review / Report
In 2025, the existing home market in France showed signs of recovery. Prices rose by 1,1% and the volume of transactions reached 951.000 sales, according to the Notaires-Insee index published on Thursday, February 25. After two difficult years, these indicators reflect a gradual return of momentum to the real estate market. Read more
 
The FFB Housing Division is raising the alarm about the urgent need to open the Jeanbrun scheme to individual homeowners in order to revive the housing market.
News Organization by FFB Housing Unit
The data for the year 2025 highlight a contrasting dynamic: home ownership is experiencing a clear rebound, while private rental investment continues its decline. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Third year of crisis for new housing with fewer than 65.000 sales to individuals in 2025
Study / Review / Report
The year 2025 did not bring any recovery to the new housing sector. For the third consecutive year, sales to individuals declined. Despite these results, professionals remain hopeful for an improvement in the near future. Read more
 
The construction of single-family homes is expected to rebound strongly in 2025.
Study / Review / Report
The construction of single-family homes is set to rebound sharply in 2025, with a 33,3% increase, driven primarily by the expansion of the zero-interest loan (PTZ). According to data from the housing division of the French Building Federation (FFB), published on Tuesday, February 24, this housing finance support scheme has significantly boosted the single-family home market. Read more
 
80% of French people are in favor of a balanced energy mix
Study / Review / Report
As France has just adopted a new multi-year energy policy (PPE 3), the "Image of gas" study* carried out by Ipsos bva for GRDF at the end of 2025 highlights the expectations of the French in favor of a diversified energy mix. Read more
 
To build or not to build: the electoral paradox of mayors
Policy
A mayor who focuses on construction, as the saying goes, often becomes a mayor defeated in the next municipal election, shunned by voters resentful of the arrival of new neighbors. But in the midst of a crisis in new construction, housing difficulties are pushing mayors to take action on housing issues. Read more
 
France Rénov': an essential step now for guaranteeing high-performance energy renovations
Regulation
MaPrimeRénov' is finally reopening to all households, but now comes with an additional mandatory appointment via the France Rénov' network. In Suresnes (Hauts-de-Seine), at the France Rénov' advice center, the first individuals are coming to benefit from a free hour of personalized support, designed to "avoid costly mistakes," according to the government. Read more
 
The FFB Window Division welcomes the reopening of MaPrimeRénov', a victory for housing
News Organization by FFB
After several months of uncertainty, the representative professional organizations of the joinery and facades sector - Groupement Actibaie, SNFA, UFME, Union des Métalliers and UMB-FFB - welcome the reopening of the MaPrimeRénov' scheme and the maintenance of aid for the replacement of exterior joinery. Read more
 
Bail Rénov' aims to combat vacant housing in a context of "emergency"
Organization News
For Bail Rénov', which helps private owners with the energy renovation of rental properties, it is necessary to leverage unoccupied energy-intensive properties in a context of "emergency", the association indicated a few days ago. Read more
 
PPE: Enerplan calls for avoiding further uncertainty surrounding solar energy
Organization News
While the government published the Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE) on February 13, which had been awaited for many months by solar energy professionals, this regulatory text is the subject of political calculations with the filing of two motions of censure which will be discussed this Wednesday in the National Assembly. Read more
 
Eco-materials Alliance: a collective to accelerate the decarbonization of buildings
Organization News
Fifteen organizations and associations committed to the ecological transition of the building sector have joined forces within the Eco-Materials Alliance. Their objective: to accelerate the development of building material supply chains based on bio- or geo-sourced materials. Read more
 
Icade suffered a crisis in 2025, gloomy outlook for 2026
Company News
Icade, the real estate subsidiary of Caisse des dépôts et consignations, presented a few days ago results showing a decline in 2025, weighed down by the crisis in new real estate and offices, and forecasts a further decrease in its profitability in 2026. Read more
 
Altarea's profits are expected to increase in 2025.
Company News by Altarea
French developer Altarea announced on Tuesday February 24th an increase in its profits for the year 2025, which was "a year of rebuilding after the crisis", according to its president Alain Taravella. Read more
 
Agreement on negotiated departures: the government is satisfied, the CGT is up in arms
Socials
The government on Thursday, February 26, praised the "sense of responsibility" of the social partners after the agreement reached Wednesday evening on negotiated departures, highlighting "solid" savings, while the CGT, which opposes it, denounced efforts that weigh solely on employees. Read more
 
Strong attendance for the 2026 meeting of the timber industry
Salon
From February 3 to 6, 2026, Eurobois brought together more than 30.500 professionals at Eurexpo Lyon to discuss the major developments in the timber industry. With over 600 brands showcased and represented by 400 companies, the trade show has established itself more than ever as the leading platform for thinking about, building, and transforming the timber sector. Read more
 
Digital Twin | BIM World: Supporting the market through its evolutions and industry transitions
Salon by BIM World
The digital transformation of the construction sector is no longer limited to the design phase: it now concerns the entire life cycle of projects, from a building to the development of cities and territories. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Kebony appoints Tom DeKeyser as Chief Executive Officer
Appointment by Kebony
Kebony, a global leader in the production of high-performance, sustainable, and innovative modified wood, announces the appointment of Tom DeKeyser as Chief Executive Officer. Tom will join the company in April, succeeding Christophe François, Interim CEO, thus strengthening Kebony's management team. Read more
 
Ecocem appoints its new Managing Director
Appointment by Ecocem
A graduate of École Polytechnique and École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Thierry Legrand has over 25 years of experience in the cement industry. Read more
 
IOGA, when AI transforms knowledge transfer into a competitive advantage for the construction sector
Developer News by yoga
In a sector simultaneously facing the mass departure of its experts, technological acceleration and the demands of the environmental transition, the transmission of know-how becomes a key strategic issue. Read more
 
URBS: Building data at the service of territories and the energy transition
Developer News by urbs
With over 80 partner territories and local authorities, 500 private clients, and 50.000 users, URBS has established itself as the leading player in building data in France. A profile of a company that places geographic intelligence at the heart of the building sector's transformation. Read more
 
Jouplast e-learning platform: new training courses to better advise customers
Training by Jouplast®
For over 40 years, JOUPLAST® has been designing innovative solutions for outdoor living. To support its distribution partners, the manufacturer is enhancing its e-learning platform with new interactive and engaging training modules. Read more
Videos
 
SecuSan – The antimicrobial and antibacterial coating
Video by France
Did you know that holding a door handle means shaking hands with thousands of strangers? Hygiene has long been a topic that shapes public life and is more relevant today than ever, whether in hospitals, schools, industry or leisure centers. Read more
 
Fewer emissions, more ambition: Sogea Environnement's first electric excavator
Video by Vinci
Commissioning of Sogea Environnement's first 100% electric excavator, a concrete step forward in support of their CSR2030 strategy. Silent, efficient and equipped with the latest safety technologies, it is now in operation on a drinking water transport site in Paris. Read more
 
New Construction or Renovation: The Cuzco® Aluminum Window
Video by profiles Systems
Available in visible opening, concealed opening and minimalist opening versions, CUZCO® aluminium windows combine performance and aesthetics to enhance all your architectural projects, both new and renovated. Read more
 
Adding a story to a Parisian building in the 18th arrondissement
Video by Uretek® France
Uretek intervened in 34 days to consolidate the foundations of a building from 1900 and to regenerate the buried masonry. Read more
 
Finalcad Work Balance Demonstration
Video by Orisha Construction
Discover the Work Balance, the new Excel export from Finalcad One dedicated to RSO projects. Based on work sheets entered per dwelling, it allows you to produce a summary of the work to be carried out, organize site needs and have a usable basis for cost tracking. Read more
 
Instagrid x Kiloutou: Quentin Gunia, Branch Manager in Lesquin
Video by Instagram
Discover the demonstration of the Instagrid ONE and Instagrid LINK units by Quentin Gunia, Manager of the Kiloutou agency in Lesquin. In this video, you will discover the concrete advantages of Instagrid portable batteries compared to thermal generators: silence, zero emissions during use, and ease of transport and deployment. Read more
 
Jamy's World France 5 Seguin double combustion and efficiency
Video by Seguin
In this excerpt from Jamy's World, Kevin Prat, the Research and Development Director of the Seguin Group, presents the new devices and their performance. Read more
 
Fire resistance of structures: the unique capabilities of the Vulcain furnace
Video by CSTB
In this video, Samra Amna, head of the Fire Studies and Testing Division within the Safety, Structures and Fire Department, presents Vulcain, one of the most powerful and innovative modular furnaces for large-scale fire testing. A unique tool for testing large structures. Read more
Products and Materials
 
Rockwool launches Flexorock to reduce energy loss and noise from heating and domestic hot water pipes
New product by Rockwool
Often underestimated, the insulation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is emerging as an effective lever for improving the energy performance of buildings. Read more
 
Eclisse's extraordinary doors: when interior architecture pushes the boundaries of space.
New product by Eclisse France
With its collection of exceptional frames, ECLISSE is creating a new way of inhabiting space: more fluid, brighter, more spectacular. Read more
 
Knauf King Size reinforced joint tape: an ideal solution for BA18 and BA25 plasterboards, such as double-skin partitions
New product by Knauf
Because the quality of the finish of the works is paramount, Knauf has developed an exhaustive range of joint tapes meeting all the needs of plasterers in terms of finishing plasterboard. Read more
 
H-UKR 0% clinker cement obtains a Technical Approval (ATec) for superstructure applications
Test / Trial / Certification
Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies, an industrial player committed to decarbonizing the construction sector which designs and markets innovative clinker-free cements, announces the obtaining of a Technical Approval (ATec) validating the use of concretes formulated from its 0% clinker H-UKR cement for superstructure applications: walls, wall beams, columns, beams & floors. Read more
 
Cardea, the first automatic motorized fire-resistant steel swing door on the market, obtains NF certification
Test / Trial / Certification by MAF Atlantic
MAF Atlantique, specialist in glazed steel joinery and fire-resistant solutions, announces the obtaining of the “NF277 – fire-resistant metal doors” certification for its CARDEA 30 (EI30 and E30) and CARDEA 60 (EI60 and E60) swing door. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Israel launches tender for the construction of the Tel Aviv metro
Project
Israel launched on Tuesday, February 24, the first phase of a tender for the construction of the Tel Aviv metro, one of the largest infrastructure projects ever undertaken in the country, estimated to cost $50 billion. Read more
 
The project for a new public reception pavilion at the National Assembly has been put on hold.
Project
The project for a new public reception pavilion at the Assembly is "put on hold" because it was not possible to quickly obtain authorization to dig under one of the courtyards of the Palais Bourbon, the office of the president of the institution confirmed to AFP on Thursday, February 19. Read more
 
In Ivory Coast, Kardham is overseeing the reconstruction of a hospital, a showcase of modernity.
Project
Kardham's Architecture division, an independent and integrated player in commercial real estate, announces the reconstruction of the Port-Bouët General Hospital in Abidjan. Read more
 
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, the tallest church in the world, now reaches a height of 172,5m
Construction site
With the placement of the last piece on the cross of its central tower, Barcelona's Sagrada Familia now stands at 172,5 meters, establishing itself as the tallest church in the world, even though the monument designed by Antoni Gaudí more than 140 years ago is still far from finished. Read more
 
Equans France supports the energy performance of the Carrousel de Nantes
Realization by equations
Directly connected to the SNCF train station and located in the heart of Euronantes, the leading business district on the Atlantic coast, the Carrousel is one of the flagship real estate projects of the Nantes metropolitan area. This mixed-use complex of 27.000 m² – offices, shops and a multimodal transport hub – will welcome its first occupants in May 2025. Read more
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