As the 2027 edition approaches, INTERMAT is reaching a new milestone with the publication of a brand-new special issue dedicated to the major transformations shaping the construction sector. This special edition offers an in-depth analysis of the economic, environmental, and societal dynamics that are redefining the industry around the theme of sustainability.
Designed as a tool for understanding and anticipation, this special issue draws on discussions from the Industry Day held on January 29, 2026, and gives a voice to all key stakeholders—manufacturers, companies, federations, and experts—to decode the challenges at play and identify actionable levers.
Published on May 27,2026 at 9:02 AM | Updated on Jun 4,2026 at 3:13 PM
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A sector in motion, at the heart of sustainability challenges 

In a context marked by energy tensions, regulatory changes, and evolving professions, sustainability emerges as the guiding thread of this publication.

Far beyond its environmental dimension, it is explored through its three essential components:

• Economic: how can investment viability and business competitiveness be ensured in a transition context?

• Environmental: what concrete solutions exist to decarbonize construction sites and adapt energy models?

• Societal: how can companies attract, train, and retain talent while transforming working conditions?

These three complementary perspectives structure the entire special issue and reflect the pillars of INTERMAT 2027.

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Key insights to anticipate transformations

Throughout the document, several major insights emerge:

• The transition is now underway, but scaling it up remains dependent on still-fragile economic, energy, and regulatory balances.

• Solutions exist whether electrification, biofuels, or artificial intelligence—but their deployment depends on real-world usage and market conditions.

• Cooperation between stakeholders is becoming crucial, as illustrated by collective initiatives across the sector to structure responses.

• Human capital is emerging as a strategic issue in a sector under pressure, which must renew its attractiveness and support skills development. This special issue highlights a sector that is both fully aware of its challenges and

What the experts say

Davy Guillemard

President of C-MAT

« The sector must deal with significant investments and relatively low volumes of machinery. That is why maintaining a long-term economic vision is essential.»

Fabien Vincentz

President of EVOLIS

« The construction equipment sector operates with relatively low production volumes—ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand machines—which limits industrial scaling effects. However, the ongoing transformation requires us to scale up (…).»

Guillaume Schaeffer

Director of INTERMAT

« For the sector, sustainability also depends on the ability to evolve professions, attract new profiles, and support skills development. INTERMAT makes these transformations very tangible: it showcases both technologies and their impact on practices, organizations, and training needs. This broader perspective is essential to sustainably support the sector»

A table of contents structured around the sector’s major challenges

The special issue offers a clear and progressive reading of the challenges through a rich and practical structure:
Economic sustainability
1 Conditions for a viable transition
2 Artificial intelligence as a competitive driver
3 The economic balance between equipment ownership and rental
4 INTERMAT’s role in the sector’s economic debate
Environmental sustainability
1 The rise of multi-energy solutions
2 The structuring role of CINERGIC
3 The challenge of scaling up electric equipment
4 The potential of biofuels, particularly HVO
5 Solutions tested in real conditions at INTERMAT 2027
Societal sustainability
1 Attractiveness and recruitment challenges
2 The transformation of professions through technology
3 Skills development and career pathway support

Key Indicators

The construction sector in Europe represents :

10,6 % of European GDP
12 M million jobs
3,8 M million companies, the majority of which are SME
Source : FIEC
A sneak peek at INTERMAT 2027

A preview of INTERMAT 2027 

More than just an overview, this document is a genuine invitation to continue discussions at INTERMAT 2027.

From April 21 to 24, 2027, at Paris Nord Villepinte, the exhibition will bring together all construction stakeholders to test solutions in real conditions, share feedback, and collectively accelerate the sector’s transformation