# Faulty workmanship and unfinished construction sites: thousands of disputes in the building sector

> A survey records several thousand disputes linked to construction work, with an average cost of nearly 18,000 euros per affected household, and gives a voice to the homeowners concerned.

**In brief**: Society event (severity: low) nationwide, first detected on 8 November 2026 at 06:00. Reported by 2 sources (2 articles), last updated on 8 November 2026 at 06:30.

- Category: Society
- Severity: Low
- Place: Nationwide
- First detected: 8 November 2026 at 06:00
- Updated: 8 November 2026 at 06:30
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/12773-faulty-workmanship-and-unfinished-construction-sites-thousands-of-disputes-in

## Reported figures

- 18 000 euros

## Sources (2 articles)

- [Enquête. Malfaçons, chantier jamais terminé... quand vos travaux virent au cauchemar](https://www.bienpublic.com/faits-divers-justice/2026/11/08/ces-travaux-qui-virent-au-cauchemar) — Le Bien Public, 8 November 2026 at 06:00
- [Enquête. Retards, vices cachés, litiges interminables... Ces travaux qui virent au cauchemar](https://www.leprogres.fr/faits-divers-justice/2026/11/08/ces-travaux-qui-virent-au-cauchemar) — Le Progrès, 8 November 2026 at 06:30

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Cite as: Acturadar, “Faulty workmanship and unfinished construction sites: thousands of disputes in the building sector”, https://acturadar.com/en/events/12773-faulty-workmanship-and-unfinished-construction-sites-thousands-of-disputes-in
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