France specialised construction: non-residential
France specialised construction: non-residential stood at 111.4 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 43.99 - Other specialised construction activities | 111.4 | 111.7 | 108.8 | 108.8 | 110 | 109.2 | 110.2 | 110.5 | 109.9 | 110 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - Residential - CPF 43.99 - Other specialised construction activities | 117.5 | 116.6 | 114 | 114 | 114.2 | 114 | 114.6 | 115.2 | 115.6 | 116.3 | |
| Price index for maintenance and improvement of buildings - All buildings - CPF 43.21 - Electrical installation | 115.3 | 114.8 | 114 | 113.5 | 112.7 | 112.5 | 111.7 | 111.7 | 111.7 | 111.7 |
Understanding france specialised construction: non-residential
This metric records price movements for miscellaneous specialised construction activities applied to non-residential buildings during maintenance and improvement operations. It encompasses niche building trades such as scaffolding erection, specialized cleaning of exterior masonry, chimney construction, and specialised installation tasks not captured elsewhere in the industrial classification. Residential properties and general construction works are strictly excluded from this particular sub-index.
When reading this data, analysts must consider that niche subcontracting rates can experience sharp, isolated jumps due to specialized equipment rentals or sudden changes in workplace safety regulations. Revisions to early quarterly estimates occur as survey data from specialised trade firms are finalized. Year-on-year comparisons are generally recommended to bypass erratic quarterly swings caused by project-specific bidding. Comparing this series against general construction cost indices reveals whether specialized trades are inflating faster than standard structural and finishing services within the non-residential sector.
Frequently asked questions
- What kinds of specialised activities fall under this miscellaneous category?
- Activities include scaffolding erection, exterior specialised cleaning, chimney building, and other niche trade services applied to non-residential properties.
- Why might this series show erratic quarterly movements?
- Niche subcontracting often relies on specialised equipment and project-specific bidding, which can cause sudden price fluctuations from one quarter to the next.
- Are residential projects included in this calculation?
- No, residential buildings are completely excluded, as this series is dedicated exclusively to non-residential structures.