NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND ENERGIES
Discover how new technologies & energies impact the construction sector at INTERMAT.
New technologies: the top trio
- BIM
The building information modelling (BIM) market was estimated at €8.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach €15.5 billion by 2029, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.90% over the forecast period (2024-2029).
(source: mordorintelligence)
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3D printers
The 3D printing market in construction was valued at €1.5 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow by 59.6% between 2024 and 2032.(source: SmarTech Publishing)
- IoT
The IoT market in construction was valued at €13.6 billion in 2023 and is expected to triple by 2032, reaching €42.8 billion.
(source: Mokosmart)
Challenges in the French Construction Sector
France follows a National Low-Carbon Strategy (SNBC), aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 to combat climate change.
The Grand Investment Plan for the construction sector includes €20 billion, of which €7 billion is allocated to the development of renewable energy.
(Source: Europe TP)
The construction sector is one of the most polluting industries, particularly the building sector, which accounts for nearly 45% of national energy consumption and contributes 20% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in France.
(Source: Ecologie.gouv)
Infrastructure construction accounts for 3.5% of CO2 emissions in France.
(Source: European Commission)
Key Levers for Accelerating Decarbonization:
- Use decarbonized energy
- Improve building energy efficiency
- Optimize construction waste management
- Implement energy renovation projects
- Maintain the national road network to reduce emissions and promote sustainable transport
The New Technologies & Energy hub at INTERMAT 2024 brings together the following solutions:
- New technologies for construction
- BIM
- Topography, engineering, automation
- New & renewable energies
