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2026 - Week 22
Highlights
 
ARTIsanté 2025 Barometer: Building tradespeople face unprecedented fatigue and psychological distress
Study / Assessment / Report by CAPEB
The mental health and working conditions of construction tradespeople are deteriorating sharply in France. This is the alarming finding of the ARTIsanté 2025 barometer published by CAPEB and IRIS-ST, with the support of CNATP. Based on a survey of 2.491 respondents, this 12th edition highlights the impact of a prolonged economic crisis on small business owners in the construction sector. Read more
 
Greening cities using "acupuncture": the solution to lower the temperature
Sustainable Development
Stop planting trees in isolation and multiply islands of vegetation "in an acupuncture-like approach" is what Nicolas Leroy, of the National Union of Landscape Companies, recommends in an AFP interview, to lower the temperature in cities. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
53% of employees believe their company is not prepared to effectively manage periods of extreme heat.
Study / Review / Report
While the whole of France is experiencing an unusual heat wave for the month of May and climate projections suggest another summer marked by high temperatures, OberA conducted a survey* of 4.203 working people in France to better understand how employees perceive and experience episodes of intense heat in their workplace, as well as the level of preparedness of companies in the face of these increasingly frequent situations. Read more
 
Saturation of economic activity zones: land is becoming scarce in France, according to a study
Study / Review / Report
The availability of commercial land continues to decline in France, even as demand for business development remains strong. This is the finding of a barometer published Wednesday, May 27, by Intercommunalités de France, Cerema, and Banque des Territoires. Read more
 
Cancellation of the reduction in MaPrimeRénov' subsidies for wood heating: what the Council of State's decision changes
Study / Review / Report
On March 11, 2026, the Council of State overturned the portion of the decree of December 4, 2024, that stipulated a 30% average reduction in the MaPrimeRénov' grants for wood/biomass equipment. Propellet wishes to outline the concrete consequences of this decision in a factual and measured manner. Read more
 
A "disappointing first quarter" for the building materials sector
Conjuncture by UNICEM
Just as the conditions for an exit from the crisis in the construction sector seemed to be finally taking shape at the very beginning of 2026, the outbreak of war in Iran and bad weather hampered the ongoing recovery. Read more
 
Existing properties: a stable market in the first quarter despite geopolitical tensions
Conjuncture
The existing home market in France showed signs of stabilization in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Notaires-Insee index published on Thursday, May 28. After several months of gradual recovery, however, the sector's outlook remains fragile due to the international context and uncertainties related to changes in mortgage interest rates. Read more
 
GDP falling, inflation rising: a less than encouraging mix for the French economy
Conjuncture
GDP decline, rising inflation, falling consumption: the health of the French economy is deteriorating, according to indicators published on Friday, May 29, reviving fears of recession, even if the government claims not to "give in to alarmism". Read more
 
An unprecedented heatwave is hitting France, and temperatures are expected to rise even further.
Climate
In the aftermath of a historically hot day, the heat wave sweeping across France will intensify further on Tuesday, May 26, with an unprecedented "heat wave" for the month of May in the west of the country which, according to the government, has already caused seven deaths, and temperatures are expected to climb even higher. Read more
 
Macron wants to make the electrification of France "desirable".
Energy
Emmanuel Macron called on Tuesday, May 26, for a "collective mobilization" "to make the transition to electric vehicles natural and desirable" for the French, receiving at the Elysée Palace the "French team" for electrification, an opportunity for several announcements including that of Stellantis of "more than one billion new euros" to produce electric vehicles in Mulhouse. Read more
 
Housing in France: MPs vote to relax the new status of private landlords in order to boost rental investment
Legislation
Members of Parliament voted on Thursday, May 28, in favour of easing the new status of private landlords, a tax scheme put in place to support rental investment and try to respond to the housing crisis affecting many areas in France. Read more
 
Rent control: the Minister of Housing will launch consultations with elected officials
Regulation
The Minister for Urban Affairs and Housing, Vincent Jeanbrun, announced on Wednesday May 27 a consultation with elected officials on rent control, as the system is due to disappear in six months if no text is published to extend it. Read more
 
Construction waste crisis: Olivier Salleron (FFB) calls for urgent reform of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme in the Senate
Sorting / Recycling by FFB
During his hearing at the Senate on May 27, Olivier Salleron, president of the French Building Federation (FFB), presented an alarming assessment of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme. Three years after its launch, this construction waste management system is considered to be "adrift." Between double billing for tradespeople and gaps in the territorial network, the FFB strongly supports the ministerial overhaul plan to save the sector. Read more
 
Businesses will not escape the dreaded freeze on tax relief measures.
Socials
It was in the air, and the Minister of Public Accounts David Amiel confirmed it on Friday, May 22: the increase in the minimum wage on June 1 will not be accompanied by additional tax relief for companies, which are denouncing a future hole of two billion euros in their coffers while they are already facing the impact of the war in Iran. Read more
 
Negotiated terminations: Lecornu calls on MPs to take their "responsibilities", final vote on June 2nd
Socials
After a mishap in mid-April at the Assembly, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu called on MPs on Tuesday, May 26, to take their "responsibilities" to validate an agreement reached between social partners aimed at reducing the duration of unemployment insurance compensation in the event of a negotiated termination. Read more
 
Terrorism financing: Former Lafarge executives released under judicial supervision
Justice decision
The Paris Court of Appeal agreed on Tuesday, May 26, to release under judicial supervision the former CEO of cement company Lafarge, Bruno Lafont, and his right-hand man, Christian Herrault, who were imprisoned in mid-April after their conviction for financing terrorism in Syria. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, JC Bordelet is reinventing its iconic fireplaces.
Birthday by JC Bordelet
The year 2026 marks the anniversary and fifty-year success of the company JC BORDELET, an emblematic brand of the SEGUIN Group (French designer, manufacturer and distributor of heating solutions; fireplaces, wood-burning stoves, inserts, wood stoves, pellet stoves). Read more
 
Actis deploys a team of experts across France to support professionals on their first projects.
News Manufacturer by Actis
Actis, a French manufacturer renowned for its innovative insulation solutions, is taking a new step in supporting building professionals. Read more
 
Initial assessment of Beissier's CSR actions implemented in 2025
News Manufacturer by beissier
With over 150 years of expertise, Beissier has established itself as the European leader in painter's coatings with some 90.000 tonnes of coatings manufactured each year (of which approximately 10% of its turnover is generated from exports – United Kingdom, Belgium, Germany, etc.). Read more
 
Atlantic, the leading French manufacturer of heat pumps, is now under Japanese-American ownership.
News Manufacturer by Atlantic
The Atlantic Group, the leading French manufacturer of heat pumps, announced on Friday, May 22, that it had been officially acquired by the Japanese-American group Paloma Rheem, in accordance with an agreement signed at the end of 2025 and approved by the French government. Read more
Videos
 
Discover Scout, your AI assistant at the heart of Onaya Négoce
Video by Orisha Construction
Discover Scout, Orisha Construction's AI assistant. Whether you need to check a client's latest orders or find a contact with a single click, Scout analyzes your data in real time to provide the exact answer, on both PC and mobile. Read more
 
Building renovation: a value driver with Technal
Video by Technal
Renovation is not a burden, it's an opportunity. Regulatory compliance, property enhancement: TECHNAL supports you with its low-carbon aluminum systems. TECHNAL solutions adapt to all your needs, for new construction as well as renovations, from the smallest openings to the largest, including the most unusual glazed surfaces. Read more
 
Recticel Insulation France - We build trust
Video by Recticel Insulation
At Recticel Insulation, they know that building professionals are looking for much more than just high-quality insulation solutions. Above all, they want reliability, safety, and the assurance that every detail is controlled — from the initial design to the final finish. Read more
 
Safety + productivity: the solution that revolutionizes ridge tile installation
Video by OPPBTP
On roofing sites, cutting ridge tiles directly on the roof exposes workers to numerous risks: dust, noise, back pain, cuts, and falls from height. To address this problem, the company Bambou designed COZI, an innovative solution that automates tile preparation. Read more
 
Why is social connection essential for seniors? | Better at home
Video by sofinco
Welcome to Better at Home, a program that helps you age better at home. This series was recorded at the Paris Fair with Laurent Bignolas, in the company of Laurent Permasse, director of Sofinco Eco-transitions. Read more
 
2026 marks Tiphaine Ragueneau's second season on the Figaro Paprec circuit with Orcom
Video by Orcom
2026 marks Tiphaine Ragueneau's second season on the Figaro Paprec circuit with ORCOM. But this year, things didn't go as planned. During a training session at the start of the season, Tiphaine seriously injured her left hand. An accident that could have jeopardized the rest of her season… Read more
 
Construction waste, a sector adrift - Hearing of Olivier Salleron at the Senate
Video by FFB
The French Building Federation was heard in the Senate on the PMCB REP by the Sustainable Development Commission of President Jean-François Longeot on the PMCB REP and its “drift”. Read more
 
Atlantic Face x Rockwool - Interview with Martin Leblanc, site manager for Groupe Legendre
Video by Rockwool
Welcome behind the scenes of a major timber construction project in Brittany, where innovation and environmental performance come to life. In the Rennes region, the Legendre Group is bringing together its timber-related activities within a single industrial hub, encompassing the manufacture of timber frames, insulated timber-frame facades, and modular timber construction. Read more
Products and Materials
 
The L180 blade from Tellier Brise-Soleil, a new tailor-made solution for sun protection and facade cladding
New product by Tellier Sunbreaker
Tellier Brise-Soleil, a French manufacturer specializing in solar protection, offers a complete range of fixed and mobile architectural sunshades, facade cladding, shading and ventilation solutions for residential, commercial and public buildings. Read more
 
Knauf expands its thermal insulation range with new molded EPS solutions
Range evolution by Knauf
Knauf is expanding its thermal insulation range with new molded EPS (expanded polystyrene) solutions. Manufactured in France by Knauf, they are particularly suited to EPS infill floor systems on joists, thermal renovation of floor soffits, and external thermal insulation of facades under render (ETICS-EPS). Read more
 
The Elementary Plasters and Mortars: a simple and effective range for all plastering work
New range by France Materials
The Les Élémentaires range of plasters and mortars was designed by FRANCE MATÉRIAUX to support professionals (masons, painters, and plasterboard installers) in their daily finishing work, both in new construction and renovation. Comprising products made in France, this concise and efficient range is available from all members of the group. Read more
 
New handles for Canberra® sliding doors from Profils Systèmes
New range by profiles Systems
Always in tune with the expectations of the market and its partners, Profils Systèmes is evolving its hardware for sliding doors with a new range of Canberra® handles. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Grand Paris Express Metro: South of Paris, line 18 is preparing for "autumn"
Construction site
In the middle of the research laboratories installed on the Saclay plateau (Essonne, south of Paris), a white metal roof unfolded like an accordion emerges above the new "Polytechnique" station which is due to be put into service "in the fall" on the future line 18 of the metro. Read more
 
A new art center will open in October on Île Seguin, near Paris
Construction site
A new contemporary art center will open its doors in October on the island of Seguin in Boulogne-Billancourt (Hauts-de-Seine), on the site of a former Renault factory, with a first exhibition devoted to the automobile and machines in art, its promoters announced on Thursday, May 21. Read more
 
Work on the CDG Express is scheduled to finish this weekend.
Achievement
The final connection of the new CDG Express tracks was carried out on Saturday 23 to Monday 25 May by the SNCF Réseau teams, "the final touch" before the line is put into service in March 2027. Read more
 
Setec chooses ACTIsteel metal radiant panels for heating and cooling its new regional headquarters, Le Griffon II in Vitrolles
Realization by Thermacoma
The design office Setec, specializing in multidisciplinary engineering, has selected ACTIsteel reversible metal radiant panels to equip its new regional headquarters, Le Griffon II, located in the Griffon business park in Vitrolles (Bouches-du-Rhône). Read more
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