France construction output: building construction
France construction output: building construction stood at 83.05 in Aug 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Industrial production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Industrial production and turnover table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction of buildings (NACE, division 41) | 83.05 | 81.43 | 81.02 | 83.82 | 82.7 | 82.69 | 82.7 | 83.25 | 84.87 | 82.9 | |
| Civil engineering (NACE, division 42) | 83.64 | 82.67 | 81.16 | 85.36 | 85.35 | 85.75 | 83.36 | 87.75 | 92.41 | 87.59 | |
| Specialised construction activities (NACE, division 43) | 89.18 | 88.72 | 88.92 | 91.52 | 90.14 | 90.23 | 90.82 | 91.7 | 92.14 | 91.1 |
Understanding france construction output: building construction
Measuring the physical output and construction activity dedicated to residential and non-residential buildings, this series captures structural erection, renovation, and completion works. Excluded from this measure are civil engineering projects such as roads, bridges, and utility networks. The index relies on monthly survey data tracking construction site activity, building permits, and deflated turnover reports from construction enterprises.
Interpreting short-term movements requires accounting for adverse weather conditions, which can halt outdoor building work and create artificial dips that do not reflect underlying demand. Seasonal adjustments attempt to normalize winter weather and standard holiday breaks, but prolonged storms can still distort monthly figures. Analysts comparing building construction to manufacturing should note that construction projects involve lengthy execution pipelines and respond sensitively to financing costs.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of structures are covered in building construction output?
- Single-family homes, apartment complexes, office buildings, retail spaces, and industrial warehouses are included.
- How do severe weather events impact construction indices?
- Heavy frost, storms, or excessive rainfall temporarily halt outdoor site work, causing sharp dips in monthly output.
- Does this series measure civil engineering works like highways?
- No, civil engineering infrastructure projects are tracked under a separate construction classification.