France building index BT03: masonry and concrete pipes
France building index BT03: masonry and concrete pipes stood at 140.7 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 - 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 | |
| Building index - BT07 - Framework and metal frames - Base 2010 | 152.8 | 152.9 | 150.8 | 151.2 | 150.4 | 146.5 | 144.6 | 144.6 | 143.8 | 143.4 |
Understanding france building index BT03: masonry and concrete pipes
This monthly metric measures price movements for standard masonry blocks, bricks, and precast concrete pipes utilized in general construction sub-structures and walls. The boundary of this series specifically excludes structural frames, reinforced concrete superstructures, ceramic tiling, exterior coatings, and interior plastering works, which are isolated in dedicated sibling indices. Pricing inputs are gathered directly from industrial manufacturers and building supply merchants serving commercial and residential contractors.
Evaluating this indicator effectively requires tracking upstream raw material expenses such as cement, aggregates, and clay, which drive most index movement. Month-on-month figures can experience sudden jumps due to scheduled supplier price lists taking effect, making twelve-month moving averages or annual percentage changes preferable for spotting true inflationary trends. Comparing this series with specialized finishing indices highlights the shifting cost burdens between structural shell creation and interior fit-outs.
Frequently asked questions
- What products are excluded from this masonry index?
- Reinforced concrete frames, floor slabs, plastering materials, and wall coatings are explicitly excluded and monitored through separate sectoral indices.
- Does this series track ceramic tiles used on walls or floors?
- No, ceramic coatings and tiles have their own dedicated category and are not part of the masonry and concrete pipe grouping.
- How often are the underlying supplier prices updated?
- Data collection occurs monthly through direct surveys of material producers and major wholesale distributors.