France construction installation: non-residential
France construction installation: non-residential stood at 112 in Q2 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Construction prices table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2015 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Construction prices table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Non residential - CPF 43.29 - Other construction installation | 112 | 113.3 | 112 | 110.6 | 110.2 | 111 | 109.3 | 109.3 | 108.4 | 108.3 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - CPF 43.29 - Other construction installation | 115.2 | 116.5 | 115.2 | 113.8 | 113.7 | 114.2 | 112.2 | 111.9 | 110.5 | 109.6 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Non residential - CPF 43.31 - Plastering | 119.1 | 119.1 | 119 | 119.4 | 119.8 | 119.1 | 118.2 | 118.4 | 118.1 | 118.5 |
Understanding france construction installation: non-residential
Specialised construction installation services not classified elsewhere, covering non-residential building projects, form the operational core of this economic measure. The classification captures miscellaneous trade activities such as insulation fitting, specialized acoustic work, and minor structural retrofitting within commercial and industrial properties. Excluding standard electrical, plumbing, and finishing works, this series isolates residual technical installations that support complex non-residential facility operations.
Interpreting the index requires examining twelve-month percentage changes to filter out irregular project scheduling and seasonal lulls inherent to specialized niche contracting. Initial index readings are provisional and subject to adjustment as survey respondents complete their reporting submissions. Analysts should avoid grouping these residual installation costs with general masonry indices, as specialized fitting techniques involve unique labor skill sets and proprietary material inputs.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of activities are captured under this miscellaneous installation heading?
- It includes specialized insulation, acoustic treatment, and other residual technical installation works on non-residential buildings.
- Why are annual comparisons advised when evaluating these installation prices?
- Niche trade projects often occur irregularly, so annual percentage changes smooth out project-specific scheduling lumps.
- How does this series differ from standard plumbing or electrical indices?
- It covers residual technical installations that fall outside standard plumbing, electrical, and finishing trade categories.