La construction et la rénovation des bâtiments constituent un macro-secteur clé de l’économie française et recouvrent une grande diversité de métiers et d’acteurs.
In a nutshell:
CMI’s in-depth knowledge of the construction and renovation sector allows us to provide our clients with effective solutions. It also allows us to provide relevant guidance as it relates to strategic planning, purchase/sale due diligence, and external growth strategy assignments.
In parallel, we make every effort to conduct a detailed analysis for investor clients of elements that may impact the environment in which potential acquisition targets operate.
Construction and renovation have significant impact across the EU economy
These two sectors actively contribute to local economies in multiple ways: employment, investment, economic growth, and environmental impact. While construction activity has slowed significantly since the Covid-19 crisis, renovation has been significantly boosted, thanks to environmental regulations.
By type of work:
- New construction
- Renovation/rehabilitation
- Operation (upkeep/maintenance)
- Diagnostics
By segment:
- Residential (condominiums, single-family homes, social housing)
- Tertiary (offices, retail, public sector, healthcare, hotels, etc.)
- Industry
By trade:
- Structural work vs finishings
- Architectural: painting, facades, waterproofing, masonry, etc.
- Technical: electrical, climate engineering
- Maintenance
Construction & renovation challenges abound:
Energy performance and ecology
- Reducing the environmental impact of buildings
- Optimizing energy consumption of existing buildings
- Using sustainable construction methods and materials
Cost fluctuations
- Controlling costs in an inflationary environment (energy, raw materials, labor)
- Diversifying supply sources to reduce exposure to price increases
- Adjusting salaries to attract qualified workers to key positions
Innovation
- Digitizing processes
- Integrating innovative technologies into buildings (BIM, IoT, BMS, home automation)
CMI understands