Increased cost of materialsinflation, shortage of gasoline, war in Ukraine … The context of the moment is not exactly good for many French. Especially for the construction craftsmen, at the forefront of all these problems. Consequently, they are, according to the Capeb Rhône and Greater Lyonmore and more of them are getting closer to burnt.
Capeb Rhône and Grand Lyon are increasingly confronted members in stock
“At the start of the 2022 school year and in the face of an increasingly stressful economic environment, Capeb Rhône and Grand Lyon warn of the growing number of CEO in a situation close to burnout and its impact on economic and social plan“, also indicates the Confederation of Crafts and Small Construction Companies.
The consequences of this malaise are numerous according to the Capeb. “The shortage of materials as all operations are now affected by the decline in inventories; the elongation of delivery and delivery times ; a cost increase which can reach up to + 30%; sites that, unable to finish within the allotted time, generate compensation for late payment ; the shortage of manpower ; the ever-increasing burden of administrative procedures … “
As a result, Capeb Rhône and Grand Lyon find themselves increasingly confronted members suffers and sees a strong increased calls from business executives asking for information to stop their business. “These calls have even doubled since September 2022”.
To help them, Capeb Rhône and Grand Lyon have already developed several tools. But the organization is also calling for swift action.
The measures desired by Capeb Rhône and Grand Lyon
“We would like the reimbursement, as for the agricultural sector and public works, of part of the TYPES for fuels used
professional vehicles; it is necessary to require banks and credit insurers not to downgrade the rating of companies when they decide to postpone the repayment of their PGE ; that industrialists and dealers or distributorsactively participate construction crisis committee implemented by the government, include the fair cost of in their prices decarbonization, take on the risks of rising prices with the sector within the framework of a solidarity charter. We also require suppliers who notify construction companies at least 3 months in advance of any price increase and that they also maintain price stability for at least three months “.
Other required measures, a VAT at a reduced rate of 5.5% for all renovations or a mechanism of tariff shield of energy costs at a European and French level to have industrial production at a controlled price and allow the continuity of public policies for energy and environmental renewal, directly threatened by the surge in the cost of materials.
