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CONTENTS

INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN, BATIMAT

A very promising 2017 edition p. 3 Unprecedented support from the sector p. 6 Harnessing all forms of energy for our visitors p. 8 New products and highlights in 2017 p.13 Innovation, the DNA of construction uncovered at Le Mondial du Bâtiment p.22 Trends in each show p.24

INTERCLIMA+ELECHB IDÉOBAIN BATIMAT

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INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN, BATIMAT A VERY PROMISING 2017 EDITION

The international reference event, Le Mondial du Bâtiment is an unmissable show where the sector can share current and future challenges. Bringing together INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT, and presenting all the construction materials and solutions for today and tomorrow, it will take place in Paris Nord Villepinte from 6 to 10 November 2017. Less than 5 months from opening, Le Mondial du Bâtiment is already looking very promising in terms of discovering solutions and innovations and fostering exchanges and dialogue between construction professionals. In an increasingly favourable market context, the ambition of the 2017 edition of Le Mondial du Bâtiment is more than ever to help all sector stakeholders capture the recovery and understand new challenges in construction while sharing the solutions to meet them. With this in mind, the 2017 Mondial du Bâtiment has reinvented itself to meet changes in the construction industry and make the most of synergies between exhibitors and visitors. So INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT are designed around 6 specific and connected trade universes. For example, at BATIMAT, Hall 6 will be housing all the solutions devoted to the Structure and Envelope of the building. Workshop machines and Joinery/Closures are now together in Hall 5A. Similarly, in Hall 5B, the Tools sector can be found with Site Equipment and has additional outdoor areas suitable for demonstrations. The Interior and Exterior Fittings spaces can be found in Hall 4 at the heart of the show. In Hall 3, the bathroom universe offered by IDÉOBAIN is now directly connected to the Indoor Decoration sector (coatings & coverings for walls, floors and ceilings, etc.) in BATIMAT. This connection meets the needs of clients (architects and interior designers) to manage all spaces, including wet rooms. In Halls 1 and 2, INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, more concentrated, is directly linked to IDÉOBAIN and all the universes in BATIMAT via the gallery. Less than 5 months from the opening of Le Mondial du Bâtiment, these changes along with an exceptional range of services, information and events during the show, has appealed to actors across the sector:

At INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, celebrating 50 years, alongside the usual faithful exhibitors (for example, AIRWELL, ATLANTIC, ELM, FLAMCO, FRISQUET, GRDF and SCHNEIDER, WEISHAUP), leading companies are back (CARRIER, FRANCE AIR, LG Electronics, PANASONIC, SIEMENS, SWEGON, to name but a few).

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A VERY PROMISING 2017 EDITION

The tradeshow for comfort and energy efficiency has registered 280 companies to date. In parallel, a new space “Photovoltaic self-sufficiency” will enable all actors in the sector to present their solutions, innovations and product ranges. Comprised of two zones, an exhibition area and a talks area, it has been designed in partnership with ENERPLAN and Gimélec.

Every day, “Air quality workshops”, organised by Uniclima in partnership with ALLIE AIR and other actors in the sector, will provide demonstrations with 20-minute information workshops on major Air Quality issues, such as measuring network sealing, measuring flow and/or pressure at outlets, measurement and diagnostic tools for companies and operators, etc.

On the Uniclima stand, a space devoted to the Climate Engineering database managed by ATITA, demonstrations will be provided to show how data can be used in BIM.

At IDÉOBAIN, all the leading brands in the sector present at the show in 2015 have re-registered. This show for global bathroom solutions has 93 exhibitors to date. We are delighted to announce the return of prestigious companies such as LUX ELEMENTS, NEWFORM, PELLET and THG. The show will also boast a Sanitary village and a Materials village, hosting companies selected to highlight their innovative technical and decorative solutions. A Demonstration Workshop, pre-equipped to demonstrate solutions, will enable exhibitors to present their innovations and new techniques. This puts training firmly at the heart of the exhibitor-visitor relationship, providing concrete answers to the needs of visitors (architects and/or installers) to rapidly understand how the new techniques and solutions presented can be used. This format will enable visitors to make the most of the visitor trails and encourage the sharing of technical knowledge.

BATIMAT has seen a 5% increase in exhibitors, with 1,200 exhibitors including the return of major brands in the Structure and Envelope sectors (AIRIUM, ISOBOX, SAINT-GOBAIN and its brands PLACO and ISOVER, VELUX, etc.), in the Joinery sectors (AGC, ALIPLAST, HENKEL, HOPPE, MALERBA, REYNAERS, 3M France, WAREMA), Equipment and Tools (DEWALT-STANLEY-FACOM, KS Tools, PERI, WURTH, etc.), Worksite equipment (DIECI, ENTREPOSE, KILOUTOU, WACKER NEUSON), digital and new technologies (BENTLEY SYSTEMS, EMAGINE, FISA, PARROT DRONES) and Commercial Vehicles (GRUAU, MERCEDES BENZ and TOYOTA, to name but a few).

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A VERY PROMISING 2017 EDITION

With this excellent forecast, Guillaume Loizeaud, Director of Le Mondial du Bâtiment is emphatic: “In a positive context holding steady month-on-month, companies in the construction industry are showing unprecedented interest in Le Mondial. The 2017 edition will boast the largest offering of solutions and innovations for the construction and renovation of buildings. Professionals can tap into all the resources in terms of exhibitor stands, demonstrations, talks and workshops, to make the most of the upturn in business and prepare the sector for the future.”

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INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN, BATIMAT UNPRECEDENTED SUPPORT FROM THE SECTOR

The 2017 edition of Le Mondial du Bâtiment is once again set to bring sectors together. All sectors represented

Proof of the success of Le Mondial du Bâtiment — as well as the presence of prestigious brands — is the huge attendance by unions and trade organisations who have decided to come to the 2017 edition, organising numerous information events, technical talks and networking sessions:

At INTERCLIMA+ELECHB: ACR, AFCE, AICVF, AFANEM, AFPAC, ATITA, ENERPLAN, Energies et Avenir, EUROVENT, FEDELEC, FFIE, Gimélec, PROFLUID, QUALIT’ENR, REHVA, UECF, UNCP, UNICLIMA.

At IDEOBAIN: AFISB, FNAS, GCCP.

At BATIMAT: ADEME, Adivet, AQC, CCCA-BTP, CGI, CINOV, Cobaty PRG, CSTB, France Bois Forêt, FFB, FFD, FFPV, FFQ, FNAS, FNBM, FND, MAF, OUTILLEX, OPPBTP, OPQIBI, Ordre des Architectes Ile-de-France, Plan Bâtiment Durable, PRO BTP, PTNB, QUALIBAT, SBA, SFECE, SNFA, Union des Maisons Françaises, Union Sociale pour l’Habitat, UNSFA, UNTEC.

Participation of numerous countries

Numerous high development potential countries will also be present with dedicated pavilions to encourage business meetings.

Europe Coming to BATIMAT: - A German pavilion under the auspices of NRW INTERNATIONAL GmbH; - Grouped participation of supported companies: o for Spain, by the Spanish association of exporters of equipment for construction,

public works and mines; o for Greece, by Entreprise Greece;

o for Italy, by the chambers of commerce of Brescia, Treviso*, Vicenza* and Bolzano;

o for Portugal, by the Associação Empresarial de Portugal. - The region of Wallonia (Belgium) will be present with a large pavilion as will Ireland

and Latvia.

Africa For the first time at BATIMAT, Algeria will be present under the banner of the Ministry of Commerce. Côte d’Ivoire and, for the first time, Cameroon, under the auspices of the Ministry for Habitat and Urban development, will have their own pavilions.

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UNPRECEDENTED SUPPORT FROM THE SECTOR

Asia Under the auspices of KOTRA, South Korea will be present in strength, offering upmarket products for interior decoration.

Support from French and international media partners

An unprecedented vector for information and communication, Le Mondial du Bâtiment has signed partnerships with almost 150 professional and specialist on & offline publications, including 60 international media, demonstrating the trust placed in this major international Building event.

Spectacular stands

Proof of the energy in the sector, the 2017 edition of Le Mondial du Bâtiment is once again showcasing stands with remarkable designs, imagined by industrial companies in collaboration with major names in architecture to display their know-how and promote their innovations: At INTERCLIMA+ELECHB: ATLANTIC. At IDÉOBAIN: JACOB DELAFON signing a collaboration agreement with Alexis Mabille. At BATIMAT: TECHNAL has called on Kengo Kuma to promote its products; K-LINE will be

presenting its solutions on a stand designed by AIA; OTIIMA/FRAME SYSTEMS will be exhibiting on a stand designed by Jaime Prous; the IT SUCCEED stand will boast a hologram; ARTEPI signing a collaboration agreement with Jean Nouvel.

* First time at the show

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INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN, BATIMAT HARNESSING ALL FORMS OF ENERGY FOR OUR VISITORS

The 2017 edition of Le Mondial du Bâtiment aims to be even closer to its visitors. Significant investments have been made to promote and attract installers, distributors and French and international prescribers to INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT. As Guillaume Loizeaud, Director of Le Mondial du Bâtiment underlines: “The next Mondial will place the men and women in Construction at the heart of the event, using unique resources to ease their journeys, make their experience more effective and promote their know-how.”

Bringing the construction community together with unique services

In 2015, Le Mondial du Bâtiment welcomed over 340,000 visitors, including more than 110,000 entrepreneurs and installers, over 60,000 contractors/prescribers and over 45,000 distributors.

For the 2017 edition, Le Mondial du Bâtiment is aiming at increasing French visitor numbers by 10%. Among the expected visitors, the whole community of architects, engineers and contractors has been invited to a special day, “club” services and guided visits (70,000 visitors expected). Building merchants and distributors will also enjoy their own reception and visitor trails (48,000 visitors expected). Large numbers of artisans and installers have also been catered for with an exceptional transport scheme (120,000 visitors expected). Students, organisation representatives and industrial companies are also planning to attend in growing numbers.

The Parc des Expositions at Paris Nord Villepinte is easily accessible from Paris thanks to a new organisation implemented by Reed Expositions France, organiser of Le Mondial du Bâtiment 2017, for exhibitors and visitors:

More parking spaces and signs Three thousand additional parking spaces have been created to welcome even more visitors. More parking signs and shuttles between the halls have also been provided for visitor comfort. Work has been completed on the Parc des Expositions RER train station, with wider platforms and more ticket machines.

Free Shuttles in Paris region

Throughout the show, more than 450 free shuttles will be available to visitors to and from

the station at Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport plus Gare du Nord, Gare Montparnasse,

Gare du Lyon and Porte Maillot.

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Prescribers Club

Located at the entrance to Hall 5A, the Prescribers Club will welcome the presidents of

associations and trade federations and a selection of the owners of the largest architects’

firms, engineering firms, constructors and contractors wishing to expand their business

networks. Tailor-made services (shuttles, visits, appointments, etc.) will be on offer to

these selected visitors.

The Prescribers’ Club is sponsored by:

- At INTERCLIMA+ELECHB: GRDF;

- At IDÉOBAIN: AQUARINE-ALLIBERT; - At BATIMAT: ARCONIC ARCHITECTURAL PRODUCTS.

The International Business Club

Located at the entrance to Hall 6 and sponsored by SAINT-GOBAIN, this will be a meeting place for professionals wishing to develop their export business. More than 60 delegations are expected from Europe, Africa and the Middle East, to meet and interact with private companies, project leaders and investors from all over the world.

For more than a year, the organising team has undertaken a strong awareness and

promotional campaign. It organised a major tour to promote the shows in 36 countries and

meet ministries for housing and industry and professional organisations to encourage them

to visit the shows in 2017. The International Business Club has received support from MEDEF

International, the CPME and Business France. Country reviews and business meetings will be

organised every day.

MY SALON, digital appointment service

This new digital service will enable visitors to prepare their visit to the shows more easily. Once their interests have been entered when registering on the various shows’ websites, they will be able to connect to “MY Salon” and access a logistics sheet to organise their transport, contact exhibitors directly or select Talks and print out a personalised visitor programme. The system will also suggest exhibitors, guided tour themes and talks content corresponding to each visitor’s interests.

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French-speaking countries guests of honour for doing business in France and abroad

With the support of the Institut de la Francophonie for sustainable development (IFDD), Le Mondial du Bâtiment and its 3 shows INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN, and BATIMAT will be honouring 84 states and governments from French-speaking nations.

Two major events will promote business meetings between exhibitors and project developers: The 100m2 Francophone/ IFDD Pavilion in the centre of Hall 6, will host representatives

from high-potential regions including 20 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroun, Côte d’Ivoire, Congo-Brazzaville, Senegal, etc.), North Africa (Morocco, Tunisia) and representatives from Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

A vast programme of workshop-style talks at the French-speaking/ IFDD Pavilion will be organised around 4 major themes: - The challenge of social housing: “To build fast, build well, build appropriately and build

sustainably - The challenges facing Africa's green cities: "Is galloping urbanisation encroaching on

green cities?" - The challenges of local subcontracting in the building and civil engineering sector: north-

south cooperation, upgrading, training and innovation - The regional new buildings energy efficiency code in the countries of the West African

Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA).

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Men and women in construction, Le Mondial’s Ambassadors

Aware that its skills diversity is what makes the Construction industry so special, Le Mondial du Bâtiment will be spotlighting the men and women working in the sector with a unique communication campaign.

By placing People at the heart of the success of the Construction industry, this initiative features 97 professionals from all construction trades, visitors to the INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT shows (architects, engineers, masons, roofers, plumbers, electricians, etc.), photographed during their working day.

These professionals are the true ambassadors appearing in advertising, newsletters and documents handed out at the shows. Le Mondial du Bâtiment is also giving them a voice on social media.

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INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN, BATIMAT NEW FEATURES AND HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2017 EDITION

The forthcoming Le Mondial du Bâtiment will focus on concrete solutions to help Construction professionals maximise the opportunities offered by the recovery and adapt to the profound changes affecting the sector. “The ambition for this new edition is to provide keys to understanding through better visibility of innovation and the wider product offering. We’re doing this by including numerous highlights, events, talks and exchanges that will punctuate the shows”, announced Guillaume Loizeaud, Director of Le Mondial du Bâtiment.

Discovering solutions for new uses and the expectations of inhabitants

The Solutions Hubs

A major new feature for 2017, the Solutions Hubs are event spaces designed to meet the needs of the 60,000 major prescribers present at the 3 Mondial du Bâtiment shows: architects, contractors, project managers, engineers, construction economists, general firms, etc. Ideally located at the entrance to the halls and moderated by presenters, each space will present a selection of products that, when combined, offer concrete solutions to the major needs of clients and contractors.

- INTERCLIMA+ELECHB Hub: Energy and comfort in commercial buildings (Hall 2) In collaboration with Uniclima and Gimélec, the Hub will be located at the entrance to Hall 2. It will present technical solutions to meet the requirements of clients in terms of reducing energy consumption for the E+C label- which challenges companies to propose new solutions. Over a surface area of 100m², a selection of companies including FRANCE AIR, LG Electronics, SIEMENS, etc. will present a dozen or so products/solutions to meet the challenges of various commercial buildings (hotels, health, offices and mixed-use buildings). Some of the major themes covered: o Meeting international clientele’s comfort requirements in terms of air

conditioning and hot-water. o Meeting the requirements of E+C certification. o Producing and storing energy. o Making householders responsible for their energy consumption. o Providing comfort and hygiene in health establishments. o Combining various needs in the same building by recovering some waste to satisfy

other needs.

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- The Bathrooms & Interiors Hub (Hall 3/Hall 4) Designed with the AFISB and PeclersParis, an international style firm specialising in prospective trend analysis, it will be ideally located at the crossroads between IDEOBAIN (Hall 3) and BATIMAT (Hall 4), Main theme: Bathrooms & Interiors. Over 200m², it will present a selection of products providing concrete solutions to the needs of prescribers with interior design and/or bathroom projects in a wide range of buildings: o Hotels: Combining design and functionality o New collective housing: Quality fittings at controlled costs o Individual housing renovation: Arranging and developing space with volume

restrictions o Commercial buildings: Fitting out collective spaces for comfort and intensive use o Health: Combining compliance with sanitary standards with user well-being. Present in this space: ALLIA, AQUARINE, DELABIE, DURAVIT, GEBERIT, GRANFORM, JACOB DELAFON, LOUAGE & WISSELINCK, OLFA, ROCA, SFA, SIAMP, VITRA, WIRQUIN.

- Construction and sustainable renovation (Hall 6) In association with the Construction21 network and the firm TBC, and located at the entrance to Hall 6 at BATIMAT, this 125 m² area will present a selection of products providing clear solutions to major topical issues, including within E+C- accreditation. Example of major issues covered: o Energy-positive, low-carbon (E+C-) construction; o Eco-responsible construction & renovation (using

bio-sourced or recycled materials); o Construction & renovation in an urban environment (raising, refreshing and

insulating, renovating old buildings, using the right site equipment, rapid construction, etc.);

o Building and renovating for user comfort (improving air quality, strengthening noise performance, facilitating accessibility, increasing natural light, strengthening heat performance, connected objects, smart technology, etc.);

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- The Building of the Future (Hall 5A-6)

This will present emerging products and technologies for the construction of tomorrow: future materials, energy production and storage, connect objects/IoT, new applications, big data, BIM, collaborative platforms, augmented reality, 3D printing, etc. In a 150 m² space within the much-frequented connecting passage between Halls 5A and 6, the heart of BATIMAT’s “digital and new technologies sector”, the Building of the Future Hub will be an unmissable part of the visitor trail. It will host the SBA (Smart Building Alliance), the FFD (Fédération Française de Domotique) and start-ups (GREEN WINDOW, ONEGATE, VRAIMENT PRO, WEEN, SMARTHAB, etc.) clustered around a pitching area used to present and debate future uses of buildings yet to be imagined. On Thursday 9 November, the FFD will present the Smart Home & Building Prize organised in partnership with Construction21 and the SBA. During the five days of BATIMAT, COBATY PRG will manage a collaborative working area around BIM. Teams will relay to design a social housing project, gradually integrating contributions from future operators and users of the building. Every day, visitors will be able to experience live 3D in an immersive room and updates will be given twice a day on the pitching area, using a 3D reality application.

Understanding change to better anticipate it

Talks and workshops*

There is an especially rich programme of talks and workshops at the shows, in several formats and areas: - in the “Energy and Comfort in commercial” Forum at the top of Hall 2; - in the PV Self-sufficiency space in Hall 2; - in the Air Quality space in Hall 2; - in the “Bathrooms and interiors” space at the entrance to Hall 4; - in the “Build and renovate sustainably” Forum at the entrance to Hall 5A; - in the “Architecture” Forum at the top of Hall 5A; - in the pitching area in the Building of the Future Hub between Halls 5A and 6; - in the French-speaking / IFDD Pavilion at the entrance to Hall 6; - in the “Construction Quality” Forum in Hall 6, opposite the AQC stand who will be

moderating.

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These exhibitor talks and workshops, available in the shows’ search engine, will deal

with concrete subjects and feedback.

They will be organised to reply to visitors’ questions on major issues:

- Cycle 1 : Towards E+C- buildings;

- Cycle 2: The cycle of the circular economy;

- Cycle 3: Social and responsible housing;

- Cycle 4: The rise of the digital building;

- Cycle 5: Architecture feedback;

- Cycle 6 : Better building construction and living.

There will also be major events during the week:

- The "Label E+C-" talk – Tuesday 7 November at BATIMAT;

- The "Architecture" afternoon, led by AA – Wednesday 8 November at BATIMAT;

- The "Commercial building renovation” talk at INTERCLIMA+ELECHB - Thursday 9

November at INTERCLIMA+ELECHB;

- The Major challenges of Sustainable Construction in French-speaking countries, an

afternoon organised with the OIF-IFDD.

Forum

Workshop area

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At each show, the programmes will include specific themes by trade, but will also offer suitable content to visitors on special days (students, distributors, prescribers, installers).

BATIMAT building relationships

BATIMAT has joined forces with the French Health & Safety organisation OPPBTP on the issue of prevention.

2017 sees the 70th anniversary of the OPPBTP. On this occasion, the Organisation and its partners will be highlighting progress made in prevention by companies and professionals in the sector and demonstrating how prevention has been moving forward for 70 years!

BATIMAT will be a special opportunity to showcase these advances and bring all stakeholders together around the issue of prevention.

A variety of actions and events are planned during the show: The OPPBTP is a partner at the 2017 Mondial du Bâtiment Innovation Awards. In this role, the

Organisation will be a member of the jury and will be providing its technical expertise to identify and promote the innovations at the awards that have a “prevention plus”;

The exhibition “70 years of Progress in Prevention”, or developments in prevention in images, will be shown in the grande galerie (Hall 6);

A talk on the issue of “Prevention and Performance” will be organised on 9 November, when winners of the Prevention Awards will be showcased;

Finally, the OPPBTP is proposing a specific prevention-themed guided visit.

BATIMAT is helping to build I LOGE YOU

BATIMAT has decided to join I LOGE YOU, an association founded in 2013 by the

Fondation de France.

This commitment will include participation in the national day for better housing (“logement” in

French) organised by I LOGE YOU on 23 September 2017, and several events at BATIMAT 2017

including a special round table and a charity collection.

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Adopting innovations and technologies

Guided visits 50 guided visits organised at INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT will enable visitors to see a selection of innovations presented by brands’ technical managers. Aimed at prescribers, clients, prime contractors, building merchants and distributors, they will highlight a selection of exhibitors who participated in the Innovation Awards. In 2015, satisfaction among visitors who followed these guided visits reached 83%. Some examples (subject to change*): - A digital approach to housing; - Design and performance for external heat insulation; - Building accessibility; - Acoustics in residential housing; - People at the heart of buildings for better user comfort; - Latest sanitary innovations, etc.

(*Non-exhaustive list subject to change)

Visits to the shows will also be organised by professional organisations and media partners: - The CSTB will be leading visits based on low-carbon, BIM and certification. - Every day from its stand, the OPPBTP will be leading a specific visit on the issue of

prevention. - Special visits will be conducted by journalists from "AJC", "A’A’", "Archistorm", "A

vivre", "Sols, Murs, Plafonds".

Visitor trails Aimed at general companies, artisans and installers, 8 visitor trails are on offer at INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT. Visitors will learn about specific themes through a selection of solutions (organised in partnership with Batiweb). Examples of themes (subject to change): - INTERCLIMA+ELECHB: New solutions for electrical renovation; Smart homes and BMS:

towards connected buildings for greater efficiency; Renovation and dual-flow ventilation;

- IDÉOBAIN: Trends in new materials/ The connected bathroom; - BATIMAT: Renovation and roofing: New insulation and cladding solutions; The circular

economy.

Celebrations at Mondial du Bâtiment

The 2017 Mondial du Bâtiment will be punctuated by some festive events organised by the shows or their exhibitors. Plenty of networking opportunities

On Wednesday and Thursday, INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT will be in party mode. Aperitif stands and marching bands will be highlighting the festivities. Exceptionally, the shows will close at 8pm on both evenings.

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Anniversaries At INTERCLIMA+ELECHB: AIRWELL will be celebrating 70 years and the show will celebrate 50 years! At IDÉOBAIN: DURAVIT will be celebrating 200 years, PRESTO 90 years, VISMARAVETRO 70 years… At BATIMAT: EDMA will be celebrating 80 years, the OPPBTP and MILLET 70 years, Profil System will be celebrating 50 years as will LUSAVOUGA and WURTH, and BUZON International will be celebrating 30 years…

And: media partner events

INTERCLIMA+ELECHB: - the Installer Trophies; - CFP Engineering Trophies; - Génie Climatique Magazine workshops, with the UECF.

IDÉOBAIN: - a special issue of SDBpro printed and distributed at the show.

BATIMAT: - the Bati-journal.TV studio in Hall 6; - the BatiwebTV morning discussions on its stand and on the web; - prize giving for the Réseaux de Verre & Protections award; - Echo de la Baie recommendations; - Moniteur bookstore in Hall 6.

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INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN, BATIMAT INNOVATION, THE DNA OF CONSTRUCTION UNCOVERED AT THE 2017 SHOW

The building sector has always demonstrated great capacity for innovation, offering ever more effective or practical solutions. In fact the Construction and Public Works (CPW) sector ranks third for the most patents awarded, after Transport and Electric Appliances (2015 Patents Atlas – French Ministry of Research). Such dynamism is the result of ongoing investment by the sector’s manufacturers: - 31% of CPW businesses have developed innovative solutions in the last two years (2016

IFOP-CSTB barometer). - 56% of CPW businesses have confirmed their intention to develop innovative solutions in

the next three years (2016 IFOP-CSTB barometer). The construction tech segment appears increasingly committed to developing solutions: investments quadrupled between 2010 and 2015, climbing from $51 million to $254 million (source: CB Insights). On the user side, innovation remains a key priority for most businesses: - 61% of small construction businesses agree that innovation is important to their

companies. And 72% of business leaders who have formed companies within the last five years say that innovation is essential.

- These leaders have been highly receptive to 74% of the innovations offered to them by manufacturers.

Testifying to the sector’s determination to invest in innovation and become more competitive, Le Mondial du Bâtiment will be making innovation the focus of its 2017 edition. Le Mondial du Bâtiment Innovation Awards Reflecting and highlighting industry trends Le Mondial du Bâtiment is more than ever THE innovation event for the sector, showcasing the latest solutions and technologies.

To reinforce the importance of innovation, Le Mondial du Bâtiment has partnered with ADEME for the Le Mondial du Bâtiment Awards. The awards highlight market trends, introduce the latest innovations and shine a spotlight on the winners at Le Mondial du Bâtiment Awards Ceremony, a special evening event in September.

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INNOVATION, THE DNA OF CONSTRUCTION UNCOVERED AT THE 2017 SHOW

The 2017 Innovation Awards will be judged by an exceptional panel of around one hundred independent French and international experts: institutions, certification bodies, construction managers, developers, general contractors, distributors and the specialist press. The panel will shortlist the best solutions put forward in 10 different competition categories. Judging criteria will include technical performance, design, functionality and user benefit. The 2017 Innovation Awards categories: 1. Structure & Building Envelope 2. Joinery and Fenestration 3. Indoor Fittings 4. Outdoor Fittings 5. Construction Site Machinery, Tools & Equipment 6. Digital, BIM & New Technologies 7. HVAC 8. Systems Using Renewable Energy 9. Smart Solutions (home-building-grid) 10. Bathrooms Three awards will be given out in each category (Gold, Silver and Bronze). Shortlisted entries will also be eligible for a Special Mention award. The results will be unveiled a couple of months before the show at an Awards Ceremony on 18 September 2017 at the Trianon in Montmartre. Special guests at the Ceremony will include members of the building industry, journalists and the judges.

Three new ways of showcasing innovations at Le Mondial

Preview Before the winners are revealed live at the Awards Ceremony on 18 September, a special event will be held at the Trianon in the afternoon to allow nominees to meet journalists and present details of their innovations.

Innovation Areas Visitors to Le Mondial du Bâtiment will have the opportunity to discover, handle and test the award-winning products from the 2017 Innovation Awards. All three shows – INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT – will feature their own new Innovation Areas. Daily demonstrations will take place to showcase the products’ performance and speed up their distribution and adoption.

Innovations Trail This practical visit aid is a way for visitors to pinpoint the stands of all the companies that entered the Innovation Awards.

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3 EXHIBITIONS COVERING All CONSTRUCTION SECTORS

50th anniversary

INTERCLIMA+ELECHB is the specialist exhibition for technical equipment for constructing more economical and comfortable buildings. All the sector’s designers and installers can find solutions here for energy efficiency, renewable energy use, comfort and smart solutions for any type of building. 4 key sectors are brought together in 2 dedicated halls: - Heating and domestic hot water - Heating, ventilation and air conditioning & air quality - Pumps, fittings, water treatment & technical solutions - Electricity and smart technologies

IDÉOBAIN is the specialist French exhibition for bathroom materials and equipment. It showcases the latest style and design trends in the sector. All these solutions and innovations for bathroom and toilet design and renovation can be found in one hall, including furnishings and accessories, plumbing fixtures, bathroom flooring and wall materials, bathroom taps and shower accessories, for both public and residential properties.

BATIMAT is the leading international exhibition for innovations in construction and architecture. All decision-makers, specifiers, and installers come together to select the innovative solutions for the buildings of today and tomorrow. 8 major sectors are brought together in 4 dedicated halls: - Shell and structure - Indoor and outdoor fittings - Joinery and closures - Worksite Equipment & Tools - Workshop machines and machine tools - Vehicles and plant - Digital and new technologies - Professional services and organisations.

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A MAJOR DIGITAL STRATEGY FOR THE 3 EXHIBITIONS Before, during and after INTERCLIMA+ ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT, thanks to a major digital strategy players in the construction industry will be kept informed of the major issues facing the different sectors and the latest from Le Mondial du Bâtiment and the 3 exhibitions. A dedicated website for each exhibition INTERCLIMA+ELECHB, IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT.

- https://www.batimat.com/en/ - https://www.ideobain.com/en/ - https://www.interclimaelec.com/en/

A Le Mondial du Bâtiment blog to publish articles and newsletters on the major themes of

each of the three exhibitions - http://www.lemondialdubatiment.com/en/

Presence on social media for Le Mondial du Bâtiment and INTERCLIMA+ELECHB,

IDÉOBAIN and BATIMAT:

@interclima @salon_ideobain @batimat @MondialBatiment #MDB2017 Company pages for each event in LinkedIn.

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International Press Communications Manager

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Carine Bogusz / carine.bogusz@reedexpo.fr

About REED EXPOSITIONS FRANCE - www.reedexpo.fr

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Reed Expositions delivers contacts, content and networks to transform our customers’ business. Over

24,000 companies and 1.43 million buyers, from France and abroad, attend our events. Reed

Expositions is a member of the Reed Exhibitions Group, the world’s leading events organiser and a

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