France maintenance price index: all buildings (IPEA)
France maintenance price index: all buildings (IPEA) stood at 120.7 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 - All buildings - IPEA (CPA 43 excluding 43.1) | 120.7 | 119.8 | 118.5 | 118.1 | 118.2 | 117.7 | 117.1 | 117 | 116.8 | 116.7 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Non residential - IPEA (CPA 43 excluding 43.1) | 120.1 | 119.7 | 118 | 117.5 | 117.8 | 117.4 | 116.6 | 116.5 | 116.2 | 116.1 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - IPEA (CPA 43 excluding 43.1) | 121 | 119.8 | 118.8 | 118.5 | 118.5 | 117.9 | 117.4 | 117.3 | 117.2 | 117.1 |
Understanding france maintenance price index: all buildings (IPEA)
This indicator tracks aggregate price movements across the entire spectrum of structural repair, rehabilitation, and enhancement activities performed on existing edifices. The index encompasses a broad basket of trade services defined by the classification of products by activity framework, deliberately omitting demolition work. Unlike narrower sub-indices restricted to particular trades or specific categories of built structures, this aggregate measure captures the overall market dynamics for building preservation and modernization.
Interpreting the series requires caution regarding sequential fluctuations that often reflect weather-related construction cycles rather than fundamental economic shifts. Analysts should prioritize year-on-year comparisons to smooth out regular quarterly oscillations and administrative adjustments. Early index estimates frequently undergo routine revisions as statistical authorities gather delayed survey responses from contracting firms, making the latest observations provisional.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of construction activities are excluded from this aggregate index?
- Demolition and site preparation works are explicitly excluded, as the measure focuses solely on maintenance, repair, and improvement of existing structures.
- Why is the twelve-month comparison preferred over quarter-on-quarter changes?
- The twelve-month change removes seasonal weather disruptions and standard administrative delays that typically distort short-term quarterly price readings.
- How often are the underlying survey weights updated for this index?
- Weights are periodically adjusted to reflect structural shifts in contractor billing practices and material costs across the building upkeep sector.