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Weekly Building News
2026 - Week 12
Highlights
 
More affordable and more efficient homes: 2025 trends in construction
Study / Review / Report
As every year, the Hexaom Group, which brings together more than 40 home builders throughout France, presents the main developments in the market, the characteristics of the housing units under construction and the associated financing. Read more
 
Home maintenance and improvement: a persistent decline, but a rebound expected in 2026
Conjuncture
The Home Improvement Club unveils the current results of its BOREAL 2026 barometer, dedicated to the renovation and maintenance-improvement of housing, carried out with the firm Xerfi Specific. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
A historic record: 61.459 business owners lost their jobs in 2025, 25% of them in the construction sector.
Study / Review / Report
61.459 business owners lost their jobs in 2025, according to the Entrepreneurial Employment Observatory conducted by the GSC association and the Altares company. Every day, 168 men and women found themselves unemployed. While the number remains relatively stable compared to 2024 (+1%), this historically high level confirms the persistence of significant economic pressures. Read more
 
Local energy transition: 80% of French people want their mayor to have more power to act on environmental matters.
Study / Assessment / Report by hello
With the first round of municipal elections having just taken place, the Hellio group, a major player in energy management solutions, reminds us that local elected officials have concrete levers to implement ecological and energy transition policies, while responding to the immediate expectations of citizens. Read more
 
Crowdfunding dedicated to renewable energy continues its momentum
Study / Review / Report
According to the 7th edition of the benchmark crowdfunding barometer published by Forvis Mazars and FranceFinTech, crowdfunding dedicated to renewable energies continues its progress and confirms its resilience. Read more
 
The cost of state support for renewable energy
Study / Review / Report
During the Court of Auditors' 2024 citizen participation campaign, several contributions focused on the cost of state support for renewable energies (RE), and in particular support for the photovoltaic sector. Read more
 
Construction: a still tentative recovery in an uncertain climate
Conjuncture by FFB
The building sector, supported by the construction of new housing, confirms its forecasts of exiting the crisis in 2026, while remaining cautious in the face of an uncertain international context, particularly due to conflicts in the Middle East, the French Building Federation (FFB) indicated on Tuesday, March 17. Read more
 
AI in construction: what impact on construction industry jobs?
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is gradually making its way into the construction sector. While its adoption remains limited today, the transformations it could bring to construction jobs are already beginning to emerge. Read more
 
The Constitutional Council upholds a measure banning tourist rentals in co-owned properties
Regulation
The Constitutional Council has validated the possibility for certain co-ownerships to prohibit the rental of secondary residences as furnished tourist accommodation, according to a decision published on Thursday, March 19. Read more
 
Frédéric Carré elected president of the French Building Federation
Appointment by FFB
Frédéric CARRÉ was elected president of the French Building Federation during the board meeting on Friday, March 20, 2026. Read more
 
Soaring fuel prices: UNICEM warns of a new shock for construction materials companies
News Organization by UNICEM
Faced with a marked slowdown in construction activity, quarrying and building materials companies now have to deal with a further increase in their production costs linked to the surge in fuel prices caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Read more
 
The Home Improvement Club shares its 2026 roadmap
Organization News
The Home Improvement Club (CAH) presents its vision for 2026, a pivotal year for the maintenance and renovation of residential buildings. Strategic directions, ongoing projects, key events and major milestones: a comprehensive program to assess, understand, and continue working together in the public interest. Read more
 
Record drop in land artificialization in Île-de-France
Region
The increase in urbanized areas reached a historically low level in the Île-de-France region between 2021 and 2025, according to the regional urban planning agency. This trend is part of the implementation of the "zero net land take" (ZAN) principle. Read more
 
City and real estate leaders from around the world volunteer to develop new models
Salon
MIPIM 2026 has just closed with a very strong mobilization of public and private stakeholders in the city and real estate sectors from around the world: 20.000 participants from 90 countries in an international context which encourages dialogue between peers to imagine sustainable solutions for the sector and projects. Read more
 
The winners of the MIPIM Awards 2026 have been revealed: France is in the spotlight with three award-winning projects.
Contest / Prize / Trophy
Three projects located in Paris are among the winners of the 2026 MIPIM Awards, confirming the dynamism and innovative capacity of the French real estate scene. The French architecture firm PCA-STREAM stands out in particular with two awards this year, after having already been recognized at the 2019 edition. Read more
 
Publication of the CSTB Guide "Verandas, 5th edition"
Delivered by CSTB Editions
Today, a veranda is a true living space, open to the outside, generally heated, furnished, and perfectly integrated into the house. A structure in its own right, the veranda can – and in many cases, must – achieve the same performance in terms of habitability and comfort as a conventional building: roofing techniques, vertical walls, stability, connections with the main structure, connections with the ground, winter thermal performance, summer thermal performance, water tightness, air permeability, acoustic performance, security, electrical installation, accessibility, etc. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Rockwool collected over 5.000 tonnes of rock wool in 2025 through its Rockcycle program
News Manufacturer by Rockwool
Each year in France, the construction sector generates nearly 46 million tons of waste, 85% of which comes from demolition sites. To accelerate its recovery, the Ministry for Ecological Transition is focusing in particular on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes and, specifically, on the Building Construction Products and Materials (BCM) sector to become true drivers of the recycling industry. Read more
 
Graphisoft acquires its distributors in Australia and New Zealand
Developer News by Graphisoft
Graphisoft, a publisher of BIM solutions for architecture and multidisciplinary design and a Nemetschek Group company, announces the acquisition of its long-standing distribution partners in Australia and New Zealand, Graphisoft Australia and Central Innovation New Zealand, from Central Innovation. This transaction strengthens the company's relationship with its customers and expands its direct presence in Asia-Pacific. Read more
 
Wheere, the new standard for indoor and outdoor geolocation
Developer News
Wheere is a French company specializing in next-generation indoor and outdoor geolocation, developed to overcome the limitations of solutions currently available on the market for complex buildings and infrastructure. Read more
 
RD8 PanoBuilder: Reality, Augmented
Developer News
The world around us is made of matter. Of poured concrete, laid bricks, assembled frames, erected partitions. Walls that carry stories, buildings that shelter lives, spaces that structure every moment of our daily lives. This world is concrete, tangible, irreducible—and it will not disappear. Read more
 
Change at the helm of Jackon Insulation by Bewi
Appointment by Jackon Insulation
JACKON Insulation by BEWI is setting new milestones for the future. Since January 15, 2026, Daniel Geigenfeind has been leading the company as CEO. He succeeds former CEO Michael Schneider. Read more
Videos
 
Start Spot | Now available in versions with and without PIR
Video by Sylvania Group
The START Spot IP65 range is now available in PIR and non-PIR versions with white or black magnetic bezels. Designed for traffic areas, the spotlight is ideal for damp locations with IP65 downward protection, a slim 31,7 mm profile, and a 50° beam angle offering great versatility. Read more
 
Press conference by Olivier Salleron | March 17, 2026
Video by FFB
Construction: The beginnings of a recovery. On March 17, Olivier Salleron presented the latest economic analysis from the FFB (French Building Federation) at a press conference. This video covers sector activity figures, 2026 forecasts, employment, the impact of conflicts in the Middle East, the renewed focus on social dialogue, and more. Read more
 
Rehau has a solution for every project.
Video by REHAU Window Solutions
This video showcases REHAU's expertise through its innovative polymer solutions for the building sector. It highlights the diversity of their window profiles. The aim is to demonstrate how the REHAU brand adapts to every type of project, new construction or renovation, to deliver comfort and energy efficiency. Read more
 
Introducing Window Solutions products
Video by REHAU Window Solutions
Maxime Boileau, Marketing and Communication Manager for REHAU France's Window Solutions division, presents their latest innovations in a video. Read more
 
Restore: Key lessons learned from an ambitious home renovation project
Video by CSTB
After four years of work, the RESTORE project, stemming from the PROFEEL program and funded by Energy Savings Certificates (CEE), has reached its conclusion. RESTORE has a strong ambition: to study and implement integrated and innovative solutions for the high-performance renovation of single-family homes. Read more
 
Visit of Mr. Mathieu Lefèvre, Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition
Video by Vicat
This visit took place at the Group's headquarters, the first CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) Steering Committee dedicated to French industries committed to decarbonization under the aegis of the Government represented by Mr. Mathieu Lefèvre, Minister Delegate for Ecological Transition. Read more
 
Secustik window handle with wrap-around cover and CombiFit – Very simple
Video by France
The new generation of Secustik window handles with wrap-around covers is primarily characterized by its innovative CombiFit mounting technology. This offers decisive advantages in terms of both installation and aesthetics. Read more
 
Cupaclad at the service of existing buildings in Loupoigne
Video by Cupa Pizarras
Video presentation of a renovation project for a house gable end particularly exposed to harsh weather and wind. The client wanted a 100% natural material. The choice fell on slate, and more specifically on the CUPACLAD system. Read more
Products and Materials
 
SADEV obtains 4 new CSTB Technical Approvals in 2025 for its SABCO and OSF glass railings
Advertising-editorial by SADEV
In 2025, SADEV announced the validation of four new Technical Approvals (ATEC) issued by the CSTB for its SABCO and OSF glass balustrade systems. These certifications confirm regulatory compliance and the technical performance of solutions intended for residential, commercial, and public infrastructure projects. Read more
 
New Viessmann Vitocal 060-AD thermodynamic water heaters: compact and high-performance for guaranteed savings
New range by Viessmann
Viessmann Climate Solutions announces the launch of a new range of compact thermodynamic water heaters for residential and commercial use, intended for both new construction and the modernization of existing installations: the Vitocal 060-AD. Read more
 
eQ-3 features a significantly expanded Homematic IP range for security, energy efficiency and comfort
Range evolution by Homematic IP
At the Light + Building 2026 trade fair, eQ-3 presented the upcoming additions to its Homematic IP home automation system. The company is expanding its product range with a fully integrated alarm system and adding intelligent lighting solutions, control elements, and other automation components to its offering. Read more
 
SolarSlide by Ehret, probably the most beautiful way to produce electricity…
New product by The honor
Using sunlight, creating shade, producing electricity: behind this triptych lies a major challenge today in controlling energy costs and decarbonizing. Read more
 
Bio-Énergies Diffusion unveils the GéoCube, the first French plug & play geothermal power plant
New product
At its annual press conference, Bio-Énergies Diffusion presented a strong 2025 review and launched a new phase of its development. Building on over twenty years of field expertise, the company announced the launch of GéoCube, a major innovation for the French geothermal sector. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Sade, a subsidiary of NGE, is modernizing the Grand-Galet drainage gallery to secure the drinking water supply for approximately 30.000 residents.
Construction site
In the heart of the Langevin river valley, near the Grand-Galet waterfall, the South Reunion Agglomeration Community (CASUD) the GTOI group (lead contractor), SADE (subsidiary of the NGE Group) and FORINTECH are undertaking a crucial project for the drinking water supply of the municipality of Saint-Joseph (municipality member of CASUD). Read more
 
Pure Natural Hydraulic Lime and Kholao® Saint-Astier® solutions are featured in the south pavilion of the Saint-Benoît courtyard at Fontevraud Abbey
Realization by Saint-Astier® Lime
The last residence of Eleanor of Aquitaine, founded in the 12th century, the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud is today a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located near Saumur in the Loire Valley, the largest monastic complex in Europe, once transformed into a prison, has become a place dedicated to culture and contemporary creation. Read more
 
Pyroguard protects the French Goodlife project
Realization by Pyroguard UK
Pyroguard, the world's leading independent supplier of fire safety glass, has been specified as part of the transformation of the former headquarters of telecommunications company Canal+ into an ambitious mixed-use project in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. Read more
 
High-performance Zehnder Carma dual-flow ventilation units for one of the few Passivhaus-certified gymnasiums in France
Realization by Zehnder
The commune of Val-de-Vesle (Marne) currently has 1019 inhabitants and by 2030 it will reach at least 1300. The school will follow this development and will increase from 130 students currently to approximately 175. Read more
 
New avalanche barrier gallery at La Marionnaise: an Arcadis project that lives up to its promises
Achievement
After its commissioning in November 2025, the new structure designed by Arcadis on behalf of the Department of Hautes-Alpes now offers its users safe and peaceful journeys between Grenoble and Briançon, in the heart of the Alps. Read more
Products of the week

Reservoir structure for the retention and storage of rainwater

Lacquered aluminum underside

Aluminum railing

Continuous gutter roll forming machine, directly on site

Alkern

SodiFab

Horizontal

Araltec

Guarantee your financing

Your turnkey lighting solution, without investment

Venetian blind actuator for brand switches

Construction quote software

sofinco

lightening

Homematic IP

Orisha Construction

 
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