Construction in France - Key Trends and Opportunities to 2024

Prior to the outbreak of COVID-19, the French construction industry was expected to record marginal growth in 2020, following an expansion of 2.2% in 2019. However, following the strict lockdown measures imposed between March and May, coupled with the weakening economic conditions, the industry has been severely impacted. According to Eurostat, the French construction industry contracted by 33.9% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2020 (the latest data available at the time of writing), following a year-on-year decline of 8.4% in Q1 2020.

Reflecting the disruptions caused by the pandemic, coupled with the weak outlook for economic growth, GlobalData forecasts the construction industry to contract by 11.6% in 2020. This assumes that the industry recovers in the second half with a return to normal working conditions, although there are downside risks associated with the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 infections and the reintroduction of restrictions.

Over the remaining part of the forecast period, the industry is expected to register an average growth of 3.4% between 2021-2024. The industry's output will be supported by government measures to contain the impact of the outbreak on manufacturing output and support for businesses to cope with the outbreak by providing guarantee on loans. To reduce the economic impact of the virus outbreak, the government has made use of its fiscal policy tools, and the deficit is expected to increase in 2020 to EUR225.1 billion (US$251.6 billion), compared to EUR185.5 billion (US$207.4 billion) projected in the second revised Budget Act on 25th April 2020

This report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights into the French construction industry, including -

• The French construction industry's growth prospects by market, project type and construction activity
• Critical insight into the impact of industry trends and issues, as well as an analysis of key risks and opportunities in the French construction industry
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, focusing on development stages and participants, in addition to listings of major projects in the pipeline

Scope

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the construction industry in France. It provides -

• Historical (2015-2019) and forecast (2020-2024) valuations of the construction industry in France, featuring details of key growth drivers.
• Segmentation by sector (commercial, industrial, infrastructure, energy and utilities, institutional and residential) and by sub-sector
• Analysis of the mega-project pipeline, including breakdowns by development stage across all sectors, and projected spending on projects in the existing pipeline.
• Listings of major projects, in addition to details of leading contractors and consultants

Reasons to Buy

• Identify and evaluate market opportunities using GlobalData's standardized valuation and forecasting methodologies.
• Assess market growth potential at a micro-level with over 600 time-series data forecasts.
• Understand the latest industry and market trends.
• Formulate and validate strategy using GlobalData's critical and actionable insight.
• Assess business risks, including cost, regulatory and competitive pressures.
• Evaluate competitive risk and success factors.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Construction Industry: At-a-glance

3 Context

• 3.1. Economic Performance
• 3.2. Political Environment and Policy
• 3.3. Demographics
• 3.4. COVID-19 Status

4 Construction Outlook

• 4.1. All Construction
  • 4.1.1. Outlook
  • 4.1.2. Latest news and developments
  • 4.1.3. Construction Projects Momentum Index
• 4.2. Commercial Construction
  • 4.2.1. Outlook
  • 4.2.2. Project analytics
  • 4.2.3. Latest news and developments
• 4.3. Industrial Construction
  • 4.3.1. Outlook
  • 4.3.2. Project analytics
  • 4.3.3. Latest news and developments
• 4.4. Infrastructure Construction
  • 4.4.1. Outlook
  • 4.4.2. Project analytics
  • 4.4.3. Latest news and developments
• 4.5. Energy and Utilities Construction
  • 4.5.1. Outlook
  • 4.5.2. Project analytics
  • 4.5.3. Latest news and developments
• 4.6. Institutional Construction
  • 4.6.1. Outlook
  • 4.6.2. Project analytics
  • 4.6.3. Latest news and developments
• 4.7. Residential Construction
  • 4.7.1. Outlook
  • 4.7.2. Project analytics
  • 4.7.3. Latest news and developments

5 Key Industry Participants

• 5.1. Contractors
• 5.2. Consultants

6 Construction Market Data

7 Appendix

• 7.1. What is this Report About?
• 7.2. Definitions

8 About GlobalData

• 8.1. GlobalData Construction
• 8.2. Disclaimer
• 8.3. Contact Us

List of Tables

List of Tables

• Table 1: Construction Industry Key Data
• Table 2: France, Key Economic Indicators
• Table 3: France, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (real % change), 2015-2024
• Table 4: France, Top Commercial Construction Projects by Value
• Table 5: France, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (real % change), 2015-2024
• Table 6: France, Top Industrial Construction Projects by Value
• Table 7: France, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (real % change), 2015-2024
• Table 8: France, Top Infrastructure Construction Projects by Value
• Table 9: France, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (real % change), 2015-2024
• Table 10: France, Top Energy and Utilities Construction Projects by Value
• Table 11: France, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (real % change), 2015-2024
• Table 12: France, Top Institutional Construction Projects by Value
• Table 13: France, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (real % change), 2015-2024
• Table 14: France, Top Residential and Mixed-Use Construction Projects by Value
• Table 15: France, Key Contractors
• Table 16: France, Key Consultants
• Table 17: France, Construction Output Value (Real, US$ Million)
• Table 18: France, Construction Output Value (nominal, EUR Million)
• Table 19: GlobalData Construction Market Definitions

List of Figures

List of Figures

• Figure 1: France, Construction Output (real % change), 2020
• Figure 2: France, Construction Projects Pipeline by Sector (US$ Billion)
• Figure 3: France, COVID-19 Confirmed Cases
• Figure 4: France, Construction Output Value (Real, US$ billion, 2017 prices and exchange rate), 2015-2024
• Figure 5: France, Construction Output Value, by Sector (Real, US$ Million), 2015-2024
• Figure 6: France, Construction Value-Add (EUR Million, 2015 constant prices)
• Figure 7: France, Seasonally Adjusted Gross Fixed Capital Formation (EUR Million, at 2014 base prices)
• Figure 8: France, Average Turnover Index of Residential and Non-Residential Buildings at 2015 base prices
• Figure 9: France, Construction Projects Momentum Index
• Figure 10: France, Commercial Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2015-2024
• Figure 11: France, Commercial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
• Figure 12: France, Wholesale and Retail Trade Index (2015=100)
• Figure 13: France, Wholesale and Retail Turnover Index (2015=100)
• Figure 14: France, Industrial Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2015-2024
• Figure 15: France, Industrial Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
• Figure 16: France, Industrial and manufacturing production index (seasonally adjusted, 2015=100)
• Figure 17: France, Total Authorized Floor Area of Industrial Premises
• Figure 18: France, Manufacturing Turnover Index at Seasonally Adjusted Series (2015=100)
• Figure 18: France, Infrastructure Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2015-2024
• Figure 19: France, Infrastructure Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million) 24
• Figure 20: France, Energy and Utilities Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2015-2024
• Figure 21: France, Energy and Utilities Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
• Figure 22: France, Institutional Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2015-2024
• Figure 23: France, Institutional Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
• Figure 24: France, Residential Construction Output by Project Type (Real, US$ Million), 2015-2024
• Figure 25: France, Residential Construction Projects Pipeline, Value by Stage (US$ Million)
• Figure 26: France, Number of Authorized Dwellings
• Figure 27: France, Headquarters of Key Contractors (% of Total Project Pipeline)
• Figure 28: France, Headquarters of Key Consultants (% of Total Project Pipeline)