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Fire safety regulations: towards an unprecedented tightening of requirements

The text, which had been awaited for years, was published on February 19, 2026. It establishes the general fire safety regulations applicable to public-access buildings (ERPs). Specific provisions—particularly for hotels and hospitals—are still being drafted. Although the document has be...

23 sept. 2026

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BTMC: The "Bois des territoires du Massif central" certification

Established in 2017, the *Bois des territoires du Massif central* (BTMC) certification ensures 100% traceability for wood sourced from sustainably managed forests in the Massif Central, tracking it from the forest all the way to the finished product. It currently brings together 52 companies, includ...

22 sept. 2026

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A CLOSER LOOK AT ITA

The Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is the government body dedicated to supporting the international development of Italian companies and promoting Italy as a destination for foreign investment. With a network of 91 offices across 80 countries, ITA provides information, consulting, assistance, and promot...

22 sept. 2026

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Birch bark for the packaging of tomorrow?

In Finland, the COCOBIN research project is opening up new possibilities for the valorization of forestry co-products. Coordinated by the University of Oulu, this initiative aims to develop bio-based coatings derived from suberin, a compound naturally found in birch bark. This innovation could offer...

Adèle Cazier · 22 sept. 2026

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Paris Builders Show: a landmark first edition!

A new identity, a new organizational structure, and heightened ambition: with the launch of the Paris Builders Show, BATIMAT is entering a new phase of development. More international in scope and increasingly focused on industrialization, renovation, and low-carbon solutions, the event aims to supp...

Adèle Cazier · 22 sept. 2026

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Wood, construction systems

A key reference for architects, engineers, and timber construction professionals, *Bois, systèmes constructifs* (Timber: Construction Systems) returns in 2026 with a new, updated edition. Edited by Swiss specialist Josef Kolb, this highly technical book offers a comprehensive analysis of the ...

22 sept. 2026

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Jonathan Sebbane to head the Scientific and Technical Center for Building

In early May, Vincent Jeanbrun, the Minister for Cities and Housing, proposed the appointment of Jonathan Sebbane as President and CEO of the Scientific and Technical Center for Building (CSTB), effective May 29. He succeeds Étienne Crépon, who led the organization for over a decade. T...

22 sept. 2026