France building index BT02: earthworks
France building index BT02: earthworks stood at 148 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction cost indices table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction cost indices table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Building index - BT02 - Earthworks - Base 2010 | 148 | 145.2 | 143.1 | 145.3 | 147.1 | 143.3 | 137.9 | 137.2 | 135.8 | 136.7 | |
| Building index - BT03 - Masonry and concrete pipes (except frame, reinforced concrete, tiling, coatings and plastering) - Base 2010 | 140.7 | 140.4 | 139.8 | 139.2 | 139 | 137.5 | 136.7 | 136.2 | 135.5 | 135.3 | |
| Building index - BT06 - Framework, reinforced concrete structures - Base 2010 | 137 | 136.5 | 136 | 135.6 | 135.8 | 134.3 | 133.5 | 133 | 132.2 | 131.8 |
Understanding france building index BT02: earthworks
This indicator measures cost variations associated with earthworks, encompassing site excavation, trenching, grading, and soil removal operations on construction sites. The metric captures machinery rental rates, operator labor inputs, fuel consumption, and general site preparation expenses that precede any structural building phase. Unlike specialized finishing or framing metrics, this series targets heavy mechanical ground manipulation, leaving out foundation pouring and subterranean concrete works.
Users evaluating this series must account for significant weather-related seasonality, as heavy precipitation frequently disrupts excavation schedules and skews short-term productivity figures. Monthly prints are subject to routine revisions as preliminary subcontractor surveys are finalized. Year-on-year comparisons offer a more reliable gauge of underlying inflation by neutralizing seasonal weather disruptions and annual equipment procurement cycles.
Frequently asked questions
- What activities are covered under earthworks?
- The series tracks site clearance, soil excavation, trench digging, grading, and the transport or removal of excavated earth.
- Are foundation pouring costs included in this measure?
- No, concrete foundations and masonry are tracked under separate structural indices, while this series focuses exclusively on moving and shaping soil.
- How do fuel prices impact this specific index?
- Because heavy excavators and transport trucks rely heavily on diesel, fluctuations in fuel prices exert a strong, direct influence on the monthly readings.