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Weekly Building News
2026 - Week 29
Highlights
 
Homes with good energy performance ratings but stifling temperatures during heatwaves: the shortcomings of summer comfort
Climate
Despite good insulation and a favorable energy performance rating, some homes become difficult to live in during heat waves. A study estimates that a third of homes rated A or B on the energy performance certificate (EPC) are not adequately adapted to heat waves. The causes include: a lack of sun protection, insufficient ventilation, or a loss of thermal inertia due to certain insulation work. Read more
 
MaPrimeRénov', DPE and energy-inefficient buildings: the insulation sector denounces the government's failures
Organization News
Six professional insulation organizations are raising concerns about several changes in energy renovation policy. They are questioning the announced reduction in subsidies for insulation work, the reform of the energy performance diagnosis, and the plan to relax the rules for renting energy-inefficient properties. Read more
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In a nutshell
 
Energy renovation: what the analysis of 51.000 French co-owned properties reveals
Study / Assessment / Report by hello
As the Housing Recovery Bill is set to be examined in Parliament and the government has presented its building electrification plan, CoproSolutions has published a report on the state of energy renovation in co-owned properties. Based on data from more than 51.000 buildings, this analysis identifies five profiles with very different technical, financial, and architectural constraints. Read more
 
Gates and fences: after a disappointing 2025, the market hopes to rebound in 2027
Study / Assessment / Report by MSI Reports
The new MSI Reports study analyzes the latest trends in the Garden Gates and Fences market in France for the years 2019-2025 and makes forecasts up to 2030. Read more
 
Rental housing: the pressure remains very high despite an increase in supply in the first half of 2026
Conjuncture
Despite an increase in the number of rental properties offered in the first half of 2026, the French rental market remains under significant pressure. Real estate groups Bien'ici and Foncia have observed an increase in available properties, but this remains insufficient to meet household needs. Read more
 
Boiler room housing: the CNL announces a lawsuit against the State for "endangering the lives of others"
Accommodation
The National Housing Confederation plans to file a complaint with the Paris public prosecutor during the week of July 20, 2026. The association criticizes the State for its lack of action regarding housing that exposes its occupants to extreme temperatures. Read more
 
Housing bill: the relaxation of the role of the Architects of the Buildings of France (ABF) reignites tensions over heritage protection
Legislation
Adopted on first reading by the Senate on July 8, 2026, the bill aimed at revitalizing and decentralizing housing intends to accelerate construction and facilitate the adaptation of homes to extreme heat. However, the shift, in certain cases, from a binding opinion to a simple opinion from the Architects of the Buildings of France has crystallized the concerns of heritage advocates. Read more
 
Connecting renewable energy sources: 10% of French territory already saturated
Energy
Approximately 10% of French territory is "saturated" and can no longer accommodate new renewable energy production capacities in its current state, it was learned on Wednesday, July 15, from electricity network managers. Read more
 
Floating wind power is accelerating its deployment off the French coast.
Energy
Still in its infancy, floating offshore wind power is taking a new step forward in France with the upcoming commissioning of three turbines off the coast of Occitanie. This technology allows for the exploitation of deeper maritime areas, but its large-scale development remains essential to reduce the cost of the floating platforms and improve its competitiveness against fixed-bottom offshore wind. Read more
 
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): Real estate diagnosticians fear a loss of confidence with the new electrical coefficient planned for 2027
Organization News
The electricity-to-primary-energy conversion factor is set to decrease from 1,9 to 1,7 on January 1, 2027, just one year after its previous revision. While this change aims to promote the electrification of homes, SIDIANE warns of the risk of making energy performance certificates less understandable for the public. Read more
 
Decarbonizing heat: the wood pellet industry proposes 10 measures to accelerate the energy transition
Organization News
As the State finishes dismantling aid for the installation of pellet boilers and stoves (total end of MaPrimeRénov' single-gesture scheme on September 1, 2026), Propellet, the national association of wood pellet heating professionals, publishes an alternative plan for the decarbonization of heat. Read more
 
The Lhotellier Group unveils its new strategic plan “Excellence 2030”
Company News
The Lhotellier Group, a global construction operator, is launching a roadmap in the first half of 2026 aimed at strengthening its historical positions while accelerating its development in future markets. Read more
 
Psychological suffering at work: the report on burnout rejected by the Senate
Socials
Due to a lack of consensus on its conclusions, a Senate mission dedicated to psychological suffering at work failed to produce a report. The rapporteur denounces the attitude of the right-wing majority in the Senate, which she holds responsible for the failure of this report on burnout and psychosocial risks. Read more
 
Cleanliness in Paris: Grégoire presents his method for treating 1.000 "blackheads"
City
A few days ago, the mayor of Paris, Emmanuel Grégoire, presented his method for dealing with the 1.000 "black spots" identified as recurring and clandestine locations for illegal dumping of garbage or bulky waste by the end of his term. Read more
 
"It's hell on earth": Rennes suffocates under a crushing heatwave
City
"It's hard, but I don't move, I don't go out because I'm afraid of the heat," confides Ancuta Lacatus, a 49-year-old cleaning woman, holed up in her apartment in a working-class neighborhood of Rennes. Read more
 
Illegal tourist rentals: a property owner and her concierge service fined €440.000 in Paris
Justice decision
The owner of four properties offered for tourist rental via the Airbnb platform without authorization from the city of Paris has been fined 220.000 euros, as has the concierge company mandated to manage these properties, which receives a fine of the same amount. Read more
 
Manufacturers and Distributors
 
PRB launches its new brochure "Historia": the reference guide for the preservation and enhancement of historic buildings
Guide / Advice / Tutorial by PRB
PRB, a historic French manufacturer of mortars and facade coatings, announces the official launch of its brand new technical and inspirational brochure: “HISTORIA: Preserving and enhancing old buildings”. Read more
 
AGC reaches another important milestone in carbon emission reduction thanks to new GWP and recycled content values
News Manufacturer by AGC Glass France
AGC Glass Europe is proud to announce a significant step forward in its commitment to sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions. Read more
 
Durieu & Bātar: The challenge of the Toulouse Vikings
News Manufacturer by Durieu
In 2025, Durieu meets the Bātar team. Their values ​​align and they immediately connect. One celebrates wood and metal and ensures the longevity of their creations, while the other transmits ancestral Viking shipbuilding skills, all while challenging modern navigation! Read more
 
A new web platform for Saftair Ventilation
Website update by Saftair Ventilation
Saftair Ventilation unveils a new version of its website. Specializing in the design and manufacture of ventilation solutions for professional kitchens and smoke extraction systems, the company has launched a completely modernized platform. Read more
Videos
 
The final steps before the Grand Paris Express is put into service
Video
The stations are built. The trains are running. Why isn't the metro line ready to welcome its passengers yet? In reality, it's entering a pivotal moment… exactly the one currently underway on the central section of line 18, in preparation for its commissioning in the fall of 2026. Read more
 
Homematic IP | The smart alarm system for your home
Video by Homematic IP
Introducing the Homematic IP connected security system for protecting homes and businesses. This solution intelligently integrates burglar alarms, smoke detectors, water sensors, and access control to offer maximum security and simplified remote management. Read more
 
The Tour de France of Prefabricated Concrete | Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Video by FIB
First stage of the Tour de France of Prefabricated Concrete: Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Discover projects that illustrate the contribution of prefabricated concrete to the sustainable development of territories: mobility, water management, infrastructure and public facilities. Read more
 
FloodPark Solar Tech
Video by lightening
CLAREO's first autonomous solar FloodPark, dedicated to outdoor lighting: private, secondary roads, soft pathways and green spaces. Read more
 
QB55 Certification: What do the pros think? | Episode 3 – Renolit
Video by CSTB
How does the QB55 Roof-Terrace certification add value to the industry? Thomas Reichenbach, technical manager at Renolit France, provides building professionals with a reliable benchmark for selecting waterproofing coatings whose performance is recognized and controlled. Read more
 
France, a land of contrasts and character
Video by Wienerberger
Deep within local communities, Wienerberger embodies a passion for materials and sustainable construction, driven daily by its dedicated teams. This video offers a glimpse into a company deeply rooted in the local fabric, a close partner to building professionals, serving construction and renovation projects throughout France. Read more
 
Orcom My PA: Customize your dashboard
Video by Orcom
This tutorial video explains how to configure and customize a dashboard on ORCOM's "My PA" application. It demonstrates in a simple way how to add financial indicator widgets, insert images, and organize the display according to your needs. Read more
 
Myral presents the enhanced EWI offer
Video by Myral
Myral ITE Augmented is the building envelope that no longer just insulates! Since 1987, Myral has been designing and manufacturing ITE solutions in France that have transformed the envelope of more than 6 million m² of facades. Read more
Products and Materials
 
Forbo Flooring presents its 2026-2027 catalog and its Smart Guide 
New catalog by Forbo Flooring Systems
Available in paper and digital versions, the Forbo Flooring 2026-2027 catalogue (500 pages) and the Smart Guide (48 pages) are two complementary tools to support professionals at every stage of their projects. Read more
 
Smart TRV, the intelligent thermostatic head thanks to embedded AI
New product by Delta Dore
Designed to combine energy efficiency and customized comfort, the new Smart TRV from Delta Dore incorporates artificial intelligence that learns and adapts continuously to guarantee the right temperature, at the right time, without overheating or waste. Read more
 
Watts launches OneFlow®: the innovative and sustainable alternative for preventing limescale in homes
New product by Watts Industries
In France, more than two-thirds of departments are affected by very hard water, the number one enemy of plumbing fixtures. Over time, limescale deposits accumulate and clog pipes. This results in faster deterioration of household appliances, higher maintenance costs, and, even more significantly, a 10% increase in energy consumption for just 1 mm of limescale! Read more
 
NIII Pro and NIII Core, the new generation of XPS solutions by Ursa
Range evolution by Ursa
Because innovation is also evolution, URSA is restructuring its historic "N III" range into two new complementary ranges: NIII PRO and NIII CORE. Read more
 
Projects and Achievements
 
Belle-Île: Valode & Pistre reinvent the Vauban Citadel
Project by Valode & Pistre
Between austerity and refinement, power and delicacy, the project to develop a luxury hotel dedicated to well-being and relaxation in the imposing citadel of Belle-Ile-en-Mer is an opportunity for Valode & Pistre to take a specific architectural approach of mutual enhancement, like a duality between historical restoration and contemporary creation. Read more
 
Notre-Dame de Fourvière Basilica: a 67-meter scaffolding to restore the four towers
Construction site by Tubesca Comabi
As part of the restoration program for the four towers of the Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica in Lyon, the Fourvière Foundation entrusted TUBESCA-COMABI with the design, supply, assembly and dismantling of the scaffolding necessary for this large-scale operation. Read more
 
Hardelot: The exceptional Odunes residence enters a new phase with the official laying of the foundation stone
Construction site
The Compagnie Immobilière d'Hardelot, a subsidiary of the Belgian group Compagnie Het Zoute, continues its development on the Opal Coast with the official ceremony for the laying of the first stone of its Odunes residence, organized in Hardelot-Plage. Read more
 
Commissioning of three new floating wind turbines in the Mediterranean
Achievement
Barely visible from the Occitan coast, three floating wind turbines off Leucate (Aude) and Barcarès (Pyrénées-orientales) are about to be put into service, capable on their own of producing the annual electricity consumption of a city of 50.000 inhabitants. Read more
Products of the week

Lighting of sports fields

Concrete block for openings/frame

Brazier

rainwater collector

Noveti

Technibloc

Seguin

Araltec

Double-flow ventilation unit

Anti-reflective glass for display cases and panoramas

Factory-assembled and easy-to-install bathroom furniture

Profiling machine with aluminum coping in 1mm thickness

Brink Climate Systems

AGC Glass France

Burgbad

SodiFab
 
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