France business climate index (seasonally adjusted): building
France business climate index (seasonally adjusted): building stood at 93 in Sep 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Banque de France business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Oct 2009 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Banque de France business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seasonally adjusted | |||||||||||
| Building industry | 93 | 95 | 95 | 93 | 90 | 91 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 92 | |
| All sectors | 98 | 97 | 96 | 99 | 94 | 95 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 97 |
Understanding france business climate index (seasonally adjusted): building
Tracking business sentiment within the construction domain, this metric compiles qualitative evaluations from contractors and building enterprises regarding structural works and site operations. It captures order books, site activity levels, and pricing expectations specifically for civil engineering and building trades, omitting manufacturing plants and corporate service firms. The underlying questionnaire measures whether project managers observe expansions or contractions in their current workload.
Evaluating this index necessitates accounting for weather-dependent disruptions that affect masonry, structural assembly, and exterior construction projects throughout the year. Although seasonal adjustment mitigates predictable annual patterns, unseasonal weather events can still introduce temporary divergence. Analysts must view the indicator against its long-term benchmark level rather than treating zero as neutral. Revisions to early figures occur as construction firms submit late responses, making the latest monthly print provisional until subsequent validation checks are complete.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of construction activities are included in this metric?
- The coverage spans residential building, commercial property development, civil engineering, and specialized construction trades.
- How does bad weather impact the building sector index?
- Severe winter conditions or heavy rainfall can depress site activity, which statistical adjustments attempt to smooth out over time.
- Does this index measure the financial revenue of building firms?
- No, it registers qualitative balances of opinion regarding operational volume and order books rather than monetary turnover.