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Weekly Building News
2026 - Week 11
Highlights
 
Mortgage lending: new loans declined in January, hampered by rising interest rates
Conjuncture
The mortgage market in France declined in January compared to December 2025, amid rising interest rates over the same period, according to data published Monday, March 9, by the Bank of France. Read more
 
Energy renovation grant fraud: Anah has strengthened its controls in 2025
Organization News
During its Board of Directors meeting on March 10, 2026, the National Housing Agency (Anah) presented its 2025 report as well as the results of its policy for controlling and combating attempts to fraudulently claim energy renovation aid. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Barometer of rental tension in the 2nd half of 2025
Study / Review / Report
The Manda real estate group has published the results of its rental market pressure barometer for the second half of 2025. Overall, rental market pressure remains stable year-on-year, but local trends continue to evolve. The South confirms its attractiveness. The West continues to ease. Paris and Lyon have declined, while remaining among the most competitive markets. Read more
 
Logistics real estate: 2025 marked the encouraging return of large transactions to European markets
Study / Review / Report
Take-up reached 19,4 million m², up 3% (vs. 2024) across the six main markets*, driven by the return of large transactions, although volumes still remain below their ten-year average. Read more
 
Gender pay equality: Silae unveils the results of the first edition of its Social Barometer, in partnership with Ouest France
Study / Review / Report
Silae, a leading French player in the field of payroll and human resources management software, announces the launch of its new quarterly social barometer. Read more
 
New real estate: falling prices in spring 2026 will facilitate homeownership
Conjuncture
In spring 2026, new-build property prices in France continued their adjustment. According to data from Trouver-un-logement-neuf.com, the average price of a new two-bedroom apartment fell slightly over the last six months. In a new-build property market characterized by a decrease in the number of developments on the market and a scarcity of available units, price differences between cities are widening, and market volatility is becoming a persistent feature across different regions. Read more
 
The war will lead to "a little more inflation and a little less growth," according to the Governor of the Bank of France.
Conjuncture
The war in the Middle East could have repercussions on the global and French economies, weighing on both economic growth and inflation. Interviewed on RTL radio on Wednesday, March 11, the Governor of the Bank of France, François Villeroy de Galhau, estimated that this geopolitical context should lead to "a little more inflation and a little less growth." Read more
 
Energy renovation: 38% of French people want a return on investment in less than 5 years
Energy renovation
The French spend an average of €274 per month on home energy. Reducing this expense, which has increased dramatically since 2021 (+99%), is the primary reason given by the French for undertaking renovations. Energy-efficient renovations are thus approached primarily from the perspective of measurable savings and increased purchasing power. These are the main findings of the latest Sofinscope – OpinionWay Barometer for Sofinco. Read more
 
Fukushima, Chernobyl: how two accidents reshaped global energy policy
Energy
To mark the anniversaries of two major events in world energy history, the Face au Nucléaire website is publishing a special series of debunking articles on March 6 and April 17. Read more
 
Negotiations on short-term contracts: the bonus-malus system is back at the heart of the debates.
Regulation
The social partners held a new negotiation session on the regulation of short-term contracts on Wednesday, March 11, during which employers, who until now had been in favor of ending the bonus-malus system for employers, more or less defended maintaining it in its current form. Read more
 
One year after the PNACC, housing is still awaiting concrete action.
Organization News
One year after the adoption of the new National Climate Change Adaptation Plan (PNACC), a legitimate question arises: are our homes now better protected against heat waves? The answer is no. Read more
 
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme for construction waste: local authorities denounce a challenge to the polluter-pays principle
Organization News
In a letter dated February 26, 2026, the Minister for Ecological Transition, Mathieu Lefèvre, revealed to local authority associations the future decisions related to the restructuring of the PMCB REP sector. Read more
 
New apprentice hiring incentives applicable since March 8, 2026
Training
A decree published on March 6, 2026, specifies the new terms of the exceptional aid for hiring apprentices. These amounts apply to apprenticeship contracts signed from March 8, 2026, and beginning before January 1, 2027. Read more
 
Seven men on trial for MaPrimeRénov' fraud amounting to more than one million euros
Others
Seven men are on trial from Monday, March 9, before the Paris Criminal Court for fraud related to the MaPrimeRénov' energy renovation aid scheme, which allegedly misappropriated more than one million euros of public money. Read more
 
At MIPIM, the war in the Middle East is disrupting representatives of Gulf real estate.
Salon
At the Mipim real estate fair in Cannes, on the south-east coast of France, it was impossible to miss the large Saudi real estate projects displayed on the facade of the Palais des Festivals, but the war in the Middle East hung over the stands of the Gulf representatives as a subject not to be mentioned. Read more
 
Chilean architect Smiljan Radic Clarke wins the Pritzker Architecture Prize
Contest / Prize / Trophy
The Pritzker Prize, considered the most prestigious international award in architecture, was awarded on Thursday, March 12, to Chilean architect Smiljan Radic Clarke, recognized for his unique work with raw materials and sculptural forms. The announcement was made by the Chicago-based organization. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
When LED technology enters the heart of the nuclear industry to push back its limits
News Manufacturer by ACTiLED
As part of the vast program for the future EPR2 reactors, ACTiLED Lighting, a French manufacturer of LED lighting for professionals, is joining a consortium dedicated to an R&D project aimed at designing lighting solutions in a nuclear environment. Read more
 
Orisha Construction affirms its ambitions for digital building at BIM World 2026
Developer News by Orisha Construction
For the first time under its Orisha identity, Orisha Construction will participate in BIM World Paris on April 1st and 2nd, 2026. As a Premium Sponsor of the event, the publisher affirms its ambition: to become a structuring player in the digital and sustainable transformation of the construction sector. Read more
 
Costructor: the simplest 100% construction management software
Developer News by constructor
In a sector where administrative complexity and rising costs weigh heavily on businesses daily, simplicity has become the ultimate luxury. Yet, for many tradespeople, site management still means evenings wasted in front of a computer. Read more
 
Urbassist: the platform that transforms the management of planning permissions for building professionals
Developer News
In a construction sector undergoing rapid digital transformation, administrative management often remains the "poor relation" of productivity. Between the intricacies of the Local Urban Development Plan (PLU) and the complexity of Cerfa forms, putting together a work declaration file can quickly become a headache. Read more
 
The solidity of a structure depends not only on the materials: it also depends on the memory of the project.
Developer News
In the construction sector, the success of a project traditionally rests on a balance well known to professionals: the triad of cost, time, and quality. This balance is central to the work of project managers, site supervisors, and clients. Read more
Videos
 
Dome Inside (Fixed, Air, Pass): the skylight with curved glass
Video by Bluetek
Discover the Dôme Inside, the comfort skylight for flat roofs designed for zenithal lighting, natural ventilation, and roof access. Zenithal lighting & natural ventilation. Read more
 
Installation of a flood barrier in the Atole tunnel
Video by Atoll
Protect yourself against flood risks and keep your home dry with this custom-made flood barrier! A French solution, manufactured in the Atole workshop in Castries (34). Compliant with flood risk prevention plans (PPRI). Read more
 
Cristal cellulose wadding: a 100% French collection system!
Video by Soprema
Series "Discover Cristal cellulose wadding", episode 2. A dedicated and 100% French collection network. Christophe Bourgoin, director of the factory behind Cristal cellulose wadding insulation, reveals how the raw material supplies are managed and what lies behind the innovative insulation from the SOPREMA group. Read more
 
Energy Savings Certificates: discover the Hellio platform to simplify your management
Video by hello
Developed by Hellio, this platform centralizes and simplifies the management of your Energy Savings Certificates (CEE) grant applications. Track your files, manage your operations, and gain real-time visibility: benefit from a comprehensive tool to optimize your processes, complementing the personalized support of your Hellio representative. Read more
 
Poorly insulated house? What if the problem lies with the waterproofing?
Video by tremco illbruck
Are you experiencing problems with humidity, drafts, or heating? What if the problem lies with the sealing of your windows? Discover illbruck sealing systems. Read more
 
Restoring a medieval church to its original state!
Video by placo
A year and a half of work to renovate the interior of a church identically, that is the challenge that was launched by the municipality of Chanceaux-sur-Choisille to Florent and Éric, plasterers, staffers, stucco workers at Les Métiers du Plâtre, member of the Entreprises Placo® club. Read more
 
Link CREATIV' PRISM: an asymmetrical triangular cladding that catches the light facet by facet
Video by neolife
What if bio-based cladding could break the mold? Facades aren't always aesthetically pleasing… nor flat. They're also a canvas for expression, for liberation, and sometimes they boldly define a project. With this idea in mind, Neolife is launching Link CREATIV'. Read more
 
Lighting study: a key step to guarantee the performance of your project
Video by LITED
Why conduct a professional lighting study before installing your light fixtures? In any LED lighting project (commercial, industrial, retail, public access buildings, etc.), success depends on more than just choosing the right product. Photometric simulation and a precise needs analysis allow you to optimize light quality, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance. Read more
Products and Materials
 
Outdoor living: new Alkern regional catalogs
New catalog by Alkern
Alkern confirms its status as a leading player in outdoor design in 2026 with the release of its three new regional catalogs: North Central East, Greater West, and South East. Responding to the specific architectural, climatic, and aesthetic characteristics of each region, these editions highlight both the breadth of Alkern's product ranges and the manufacturer's strong local presence, boasting over 2.500 products that are 100% French-made. Read more
 
Showers, whirlpool baths, spas: the new Kinedo 2026 catalogs are available.
New catalog by Kinedo
Kinedo, the French multi-specialist in bathrooms, is celebrating the start of 2026 by publishing its new Shower 2026 catalogue and by deploying digital updates to its Balneo and Spa catalogues on its website. Read more
 
Ecomatic unveils a new heat pump and strengthens its overall thermal comfort offering
New product by Ecomatic
Ecomatic is expanding its heating range and now offers for sale a high-performance heat pump designed to work in synergy with its baseboard heaters. Read more
 
AluGlass Pergo-Store: The alternative to the bioclimatic pergola for more interior light
Range evolution by AluGlass
AluGlass designs and manufactures custom-made aluminum verandas, outdoor solutions (carports, pergolas, shade structures, etc.) and joinery for residential use, intended for professional installers. Read more
 
Profils Systèmes' Dzao® joinery meets the new regulatory requirements for cyclonic winds in Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Test / Trial / Certification by profiles Systems
The decree of July 5, 2024, relating to the classification and consideration of the risk of cyclonic winds for buildings in the Guadeloupe and Martinique area, came into force on January 1, 2026. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Two projects in La Défense announced at the Mipim real estate fair
Project
The public establishment Paris La Défense announced on Tuesday, March 10, at the Mipim real estate fair in Cannes, which architectural firm has been chosen to transform the Rives Seine district and that Groupama Immobilier will create an "AI house" in an office building intended to be converted into housing. Read more
 
In Nantes, Lizy: a project to complete the Bottière-Chénaie urban development zone and open a new path for affordable housing
Project
The last block of the Bottière-Chénaie ZAC in Nantes, Lizy embodies a new way of designing affordable housing: an accessible residential operation, partly sold as a whole to a social landlord (NMH) but designed with the same level of architectural, environmental and usage requirements as more premium programs. Read more
 
Lyon-Turin construction site: the first Italian tunnel boring machine has been delivered
Construction site
The first of two tunnel boring machines that are to bore through the Alps on the Italian side, on the construction site of the future Lyon-Turin rail link, was received on Wednesday, March 11 in Germany, a key industrial step in the gigantic Franco-Italian tunnel project expected by the end of 2033. Read more
 
Schenker Stores takes up the challenge of a minimalist and highly technical facade
Realization by Schenker Storen
For the design of its new headquarters in Trimmis, in the Swiss canton of Grisons, the company Merkle Metallbau wanted a building with a strong architectural identity, reflecting its DNA: innovation, technical mastery and aesthetic requirement. Read more
 
The birth of a public cinema in Bobigny, with Zadi as its patron
Achievement
A public cinema with six screens and 865 seats opens on Wednesday, March 11 in Bobigny, the prefecture city of the Seine-Saint-Denis department, which had been without one for seven years, with actor and director Jean-Pascal Zadi as its patron. Read more
Products of the week

Long span beams

Semi-thick, flexible, thermally insulating coating

Professional facade paint / D2 / D3

Aluminum accordion bay

Seac

Durieu

ITE-SHOP

Solarlux

Unique insulated stainless steel tubing hose on the market

Densified wood flooring

Wood stove with a sleek design and quality finishes

Profiling machine with aluminum coping in 1mm thickness

Poujoulat

Bjelin

Seguin

SodiFab
 
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