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Weekly Building News
2026 - Week 13
Highlights
 
New construction: what changes with the government's relaxation of environmental standards
Accommodation
Faced with the housing crisis, the government is relaxing environmental requirements in new construction to support developers, according to texts published in the Official Journal on March 20. Read more
 
RE2020: What concrete changes for professionals from March 1, 2026
Regulation
Since March 1, 2026, the RE2020 regulation has reached a new milestone. After an initial phase of gradual implementation, the environmental regulation now imposes stricter requirements that directly impact the practices of building professionals. From new carbon thresholds and evolving materials to adapting design methods, here's what's changing in practice. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Converting empty offices into hotels is a more profitable solution than creating housing.
Study / Review / Report
To give a second life to empty and obsolete office buildings, real estate companies, investors or developers are transforming them into hotels, a more profitable and less complex solution than creating housing. Read more
 
Property taxes have increased by an average of 81,84% in five years in major French cities.
Study / Review / Report
As the French voted this Sunday in the second round of municipal elections, the property tax comparator ORKA.tax publishes the ranking of property tax increases in the 30 largest cities in France between 2020 and 2025. Read more
 
Mental health in the real estate sector in 2026: positive indicators but a challenge in terms of engagement to be met
Study / Review / Report
As mental health becomes a central issue for companies, the Qualisocial Mental Health & QWL 2026 Barometer highlights a generally more favorable reality than average in the real estate sector: 80% of employees report being in good mental health (compared to 77% on average). Read more
 
Only 37% of manufacturers are prepared for the implementation of AI, according to a study.
Study / Review / Report
Riverbed, a leader in AIOps for observability, announced a few days ago the results of its global survey 'The Future of IT Operations in the AI ​​Era', in the industrial sector, revealing both strong momentum and significant gaps in AI adoption readiness. Read more
 
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) 2026: 63% of French people think that homes heated with electricity will sell faster
Conjuncture
What are the impacts of the new 2026 DPE calculation on real estate? To answer this question, Rothelec, a specialist in connected heating and inventor of the sequential storage radiator, conducted a survey* of 2.001 French people aged 18 and over, representative of the French population. Read more
 
The Bank of France has revised its growth forecasts for France downwards due to the war in the Middle East.
Conjuncture
The Bank of France lowered its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027 on Wednesday, March 25, in a context marked by rising energy prices and the deteriorating geopolitical situation linked to the war in the Middle East, weighing on the economic outlook in France. Read more
 
Energy crisis: targeted aid deemed insufficient, leaving very small businesses exposed
Energy
Faced with soaring energy and fuel prices, the government is prioritizing targeted measures for the most exposed sectors, including transporters, farmers and fishermen. Read more
 
Conflicts in the Middle East and rising costs: the French Building Federation (FFB) calls for a materials price observatory
News Organization by FFB
For several days, tradespeople and construction companies have been facing new announcements of rising material prices, while INSEE is slightly revising its economic growth forecasts downwards. Read more
 
CAPEB sends a message to public decision-makers: "Electronic invoicing, an obligation that was supposed to be free..."
News Organization by CAPEB
Small and medium-sized enterprises form the economic backbone of our country. They are at the heart of our regions, villages, and towns. They actively contribute to local economies, job creation and retention, and a balanced and responsible living environment. Read more
 
The CPME wants "targeted aid" for sectors affected by rising energy prices.
Organization News
The CPME, the second largest representative employers' organization, wants "targeted aid" for the economic sectors most affected by rising energy prices, its president Amir Reza-Tofighi said on Friday, March 20, on franceinfo. Read more
 
Quarries: remarkable reservoirs of biodiversity
News Organization by UNICEM
UNICEM (National Union of Quarrying and Construction Materials Industries) and UNPG (National Union of Aggregate Producers) are publishing a new brochure entitled "Quarries: Remarkable Reservoirs of Biodiversity", dedicated to the contribution of quarries to the preservation and restoration of biodiversity. Read more
 
Acorus will cross the €300 million mark in 2025 and will recruit 500 new talents in 2026
Company News by Acorus
The Acorus Group, a pioneering French mid-sized company specializing in eco-renovation of occupied buildings, closed 2025 with a turnover of €300 million. After several years of continuous growth, the group is entering a new phase of its development: more controlled growth, refocused on its core mission, eco-renovation. Read more
 
Vinci Immobilier voted France's Favorite Brand in the "real estate developers" category... for the 10th consecutive year
Company News by Vinci
Cities face a complex challenge: continuing to grow by adapting to new uses, while simultaneously limiting soil sealing. In this rapidly changing sector, VINCI Immobilier, a recognized expert in urban regeneration, has been voted France's Favorite Brand in the "real estate developers" category, according to an OpinionWay* study. Read more
 
Investigation into fraud of over one million euros at MaPrimeRénov'
Others
Around fifty victims, more than one million euros of public money misappropriated: three people, accused of fraud in the MaprimeRénov' energy renovation aid scheme, will be tried on April 24, the Saintes prosecutor's office announced on Thursday, March 26. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
Kebony announces the appointment of Tom DeKeyser as Chief Executive Officer
Appointment by Kebony
Kebony, a global leader in the production of high-performance, sustainable and innovative modified wood, today announced the appointment of Tom DeKeyser as Chief Executive Officer. Read more
 
VTI committed to the 2026 Renov'actors Tour
News Manufacturer by IVT:
VTI, a manufacturer of ventilation solutions for the energy renovation of collective buildings for over 40 years, joins the second Rénov'acteurs Tour, and sets out to meet local authorities, institutional actors and local professionals in more than 17 territories. Read more
 
Graphisoft will be participating in the BIM World trade show on April 1st and 2nd, 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles.
Developer News by Graphisoft
Graphisoft, a pioneer in BIM software and recognized for the development of Archicad®, a solution for architects, will be present at the BIM World Paris trade show on April 1st and 2nd, 2026. Read more
 
Gstarsoft reaffirms its ambition in the European market with a wide range of software
Developer News by Gstarsoft
Gstarsoft offers a broad portfolio of industrial software solutions to an international audience, thus reaffirming its strategic ambition in the European market. Read more
 
The Construction Pack: collective innovation at the service of the sector's transformation
Developer News
At the 1st ConstructionTech Village at the Digital Twin | BIM World trade show, a free collective of startups called "La Meute du BTP" illustrates a new dynamic of innovation in construction. Read more
Videos
 
Smart camera for real-time monitoring of a construction site
Video by CAD. 42
Discover how Ribal Travaux Publics is transforming safety at its asphalt production site in Cayenne through the integration of innovative solutions. In this video, CAD.42 explores the unique safety challenges on a construction site where personnel, machinery, and logistics flows coexist. Read more
 
Seac bio-sourced floor slabs made in France
Video by Seac
Discover the film about the manufacturing of this bio-sourced joist. Made in Mende, Lozère, at the Engelvin Bois Moulé factory in the heart of one of the most beautiful forests in France. Read more
 
Achille Fixings Laboratory: testing chemical, mechanical, and plastic anchors
Video by CSTB
Discover Achille, the CSTB laboratory, designed to meet the growing needs for studies and tests on anchors and fixings. With over 400 m² of dedicated space, five test stations, controlled conditions, and modern equipment, Achille allows for a wide range of standardized or customized tests to be carried out in complete confidentiality. Read more
 
PRB - Corporate 2026
Video by PRB
Presentation video of the company PRB, Building Coating Products in Vendée (85). Read more
 
Adaptable! Window handle with VarioFit
Video by France
HOPPE window handles with VarioFit adapt to window profiles of varying depths; therefore, there is no need to measure the required protruding square length. Thanks to a pressure spring, the VarioFit window handle accommodates different profile depths within a 10 mm range. Read more
 
Sylvania - Pixo Line
Video by Sylvania Group
Pixo Line is a linear rail system suitable for offices, shops, and industrial environments. Pixo Line offers easy installation thanks to two separate modules that can be used for rail mounting (a linear LED module and a rail driver). Read more
 
Titanium Kaleido Cover: the elegance of aluminum, the performance of PVC
Video by REHAU Window Solutions
Gain efficiency, style, and added value with KALEIDO Cover, the REHAU solution that combines the performance of PVC with the aesthetics of aluminum. Designed to adapt to your manufacturing methods, this hybrid range allows you to offer high-end joinery without changing your practices. Read more
 
Responsible Builder Trophies
Video by FFB
The FFB is launching its Responsible Builder Trophies event again for 2026, which will reward 5 companies for their actions and good practices in favor of CSR. Read more
Products and Materials
 
Predal-Seacoustic: Low-carbon pre-assembled wood/concrete flooring
Advertising-editorial by Seac
Predal-Seacoustic is a mixed wood/concrete floor system which, with half the CO2 of a solid slab (finished floor + false ceiling), meets the acoustic standards of housing and reduces carbon impact. Read more
 
Wood products, decking, cladding, balconies... Make them last, maintain them: clean before protecting
Advertising-editorial by Durieu
More than ever, wood is the material of the 21st century. It ticks all the boxes: natural, aesthetically pleasing, a natural carbon sink, lightweight for structural work, strong and insulating for cladding and decking, it can be installed everywhere. A wooden deck, pergola, or balcony instantly becomes an extension of the house, a pleasant place to relax and gather with others. Read more
 
Bosch Expert D-tect18V-200-17C Wireless Wall Scanner: AI technology to detect hidden objects in walls
New product by Bosch Australia
The innovative new Bosch EXPERT D-tect18V-200-17C wall scanner allows for the precise location of objects in walls thanks to radar technology and AI object recognition. Read more
 
Sphera, the excellence of homogeneous PVC flooring for sustainable spaces
New product by Forbo Flooring Systems
Sphera, a new generation of premium homogeneous PVC flooring, illustrates Forbo Flooring's commitment to designing solutions that combine design, performance and respect for the environment. Read more
 
FireAngel unveils its range of connected devices for fighting fires and carbon monoxide
New range by FireAngel
FireAngel, manufacturer of advanced fire safety solutions, unveils its interconnected and connected smoke (DAAF), heat and carbon monoxide (DAACO) detectors. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Paris La Défense selects the consortium led by RSHP for the urban and public space project management of the Rives Défense project
Project
The consultation launched by Paris La Défense resulted in the selection of the team responsible for the programming and urban design of the Rives Défense project, as well as the project management of the public spaces. This iconic site of approximately 8 hectares, located on the historical axis, facing the Seine and Paris, presents one of the most attractive land development opportunities of the decade. Read more
 
Bouygues Bâtiment Industrie chooses Buildots to monitor the construction of a 44.000 m² logistics platform in Val-d'Oise using AI
Construction site by Buildings
Bouygues Bâtiment Industrie, the Bouygues Construction subsidiary dedicated to industrial projects, has chosen Buildots, an artificial intelligence-based site monitoring solution, to support the construction of the P3 Persan project, a 44.000 m² logistics platform located in Persan (Val-d'Oise). Read more
 
Accenta removes gas from Centr'Azur in Hyères, which is now heated by geothermal energy.
Achievement
The Centr'Azur shopping centre located in Hyères 83, is taking another major step in its energy transition with the deployment of a low temperature geothermal solution. Read more
 
A compact bathroom transformed thanks to Aqua-Circle
Realization by Jackon Insulation
When the curved solution softens traffic flow and inspires a whole renovation. In a house in Le Perreux-sur-Marne, the owner undertook a complete renovation, accompanied by a specialist company. Read more
 
Anahata, a residence inspired by biophilic design, designed in collaboration with Kebony
Realization by Kebony
Nestled in the hills surrounding San José, the capital of Costa Rica, the Anahata residence is a true meeting point of architecture, nature, and well-being. Designed by Carazo Arquitectura and built by Inmobiliaria Diversa, this single-family home creates a seamless connection between the interior spaces and the lush landscape of the Escazú region, thanks in particular to the use of Kebony wood. Read more
Products of the week

Solution for drainage of foundations and buildings

Claustra - sliding or fixed shutter

All-glass window guardrail

Next generation imaging laser scanner

ATE

panol

France

Topocenter

Hot air recovery and distribution

Laminated mirror for interior applications

Double-flow ventilation unit

BIM modeling software for architecture

Poujoulat

AGC Glass France

Brink Climate Systems

Graphisoft
 
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