France short-time work allowance base: construction
France short-time work allowance base: construction stood at 26.49 EUR million in Q2 2026, according to URSSAF – Union de recouvrement des cotisations de sécurité sociale et d'allocations familiales. It is one of the indicators in the Private employment and short-time work (URSSAF) table (Value · Quarterly), with a complete series running from Q1 2018 to Q2 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Private employment and short-time work (URSSAF) table
| Indicator | Q2-2026 | Q1-2026 | Q4-2025 | Q3-2025 | Q2-2025 | Q1-2025 | Q4-2024 | Q3-2024 | Q2-2024 | Q1-2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All private sector | 235.12 | 283.97 | 223.86 | 179.02 | 186.22 | 245.26 | 225.28 | 167.48 | 178.87 | 228.23 | |
| Construction | 26.49 | 66.88 | 22.41 | 13.3 | 14.47 | 33.64 | 31.11 | 13.72 | 20.93 | 52.07 | |
| Wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles | 43.59 | 41.46 | 39.9 | 37.49 | 34.32 | 30.73 | 26.66 | 27.09 | 26.86 | 22.63 |
Understanding france short-time work allowance base: construction
Monetary allocations designated for state-backed wage replacement during reduced working hours across enterprises engaged in building construction, civil engineering, and specialized construction trades measure public labor support in the property development and infrastructure sector. This broad category encompasses residential and non-residential building alongside heavy civil works and specialized installation trades, separating itself from manufacturing and real estate services. The metric records the exact financial allowance base utilized to calculate compensation for construction personnel affected by weather delays or project freezes.
Construction activity is heavily influenced by meteorological conditions and seasonal building cycles, requiring careful interpretation of unadjusted quarterly movements. Initial estimates often undergo substantial revisions as project audits and contractor filings are completed. Analysts must rely on year-on-year comparisons to gauge true sectoral distress or recovery, avoiding confusion between these short-time allowance bases and overall construction output or housing permit statistics.
Frequently asked questions
- What types of building activities are included in the construction allowance base?
- The scope covers residential construction, civil engineering projects, and specialized trade contractors.
- How do weather patterns affect this construction short-time series?
- Winter weather and adverse conditions routinely cause seasonal slowdowns that impact working hours and support needs.
- Are real estate brokerage activities counted within this construction category?
- No, real estate services are classified separately from physical building and construction work.