France construction index IM: material assets
France construction index IM: material assets stood at 1.43 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 Jan 2010 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Index for updating material assets in construction (IM) - Base 2010 | 1.43 | 1.43 | 1.41 | 1.43 | 1.44 | 1.44 | 1.45 | 1.45 | 1.42 | 1.37 | |
| Various indices for construction - MABTSO - Equipment item of building finishing works indices - Base 2010 | 128.1 | 127 | 126.8 | 126.2 | 125.9 | 126.4 | 126.2 | 126 | 123.4 | 124.1 | |
| Building index - BT54 - Wood framework - Base 2010 | 142.3 | 141.9 | 141.4 | 141.3 | 140.5 | 139.1 | 138.2 | 137.5 | 137.2 | 136.5 |
Understanding france construction index IM: material assets
Capital equipment used within construction enterprises is monitored through this indicator, capturing price developments for tangible productive assets. The scope encompasses the acquisition and servicing costs of machinery, transport vehicles, and tools owned by contracting firms, separating these overhead assets from consumable building materials or direct site operational outlays. Excluded from this measure are real estate holdings, software licenses, and subcontracted labor services.
Interpreting this series requires recognizing that capital asset purchases occur less frequently than monthly material acquisitions, which can introduce administrative lag into reported price movements. Analysts should rely on extended moving averages rather than single-month figures to assess capital expenditure trends accurately. Comparing this metric against general industrial producer prices provides helpful context, though construction-specific asset durability specifications may cause divergence over longer horizons.
Frequently asked questions
- What distinguishes material assets from consumable supplies in this context?
- Material assets refer to durable capital equipment owned by firms, whereas consumable supplies are used directly in construction.
- Does this index include commercial vehicle purchases?
- Yes, transport vehicles utilized by construction enterprises form part of the tracked asset basket.
- How should analysts handle short-term movements in asset costs?
- Using multi-month averages smooths out the irregular timing of capital asset acquisitions.