Comment les entreprises dans le secteur de la construction vont-elles répercuter leurs prix sur leurs clients avec l'inflation actuelle ?

Abstract

In an economic climate characterized by heightened volatility in raw material costs, this study delved into the landscape of the construction sector to understand how companies managed the repercussions of these cost surges on their clientele. Relying on semi-structured interviews with experts from four key companies - Duchêne, Eloy, Bonten, and Dherte - the research uncovered notable differences in the handling of public and private contracts amid cost inflation. Public contracts, often equipped with pre-established revision clauses, provide some leeway against price fluctuations. However, private contracts, diverse in nature, might lack such clauses, placing firms in a challenging position during renegotiations. Strategies to navigate this instability included negotiation, flexibility, and open communication with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors. Advocating for a more flexible contractual approach and enhanced communication within the industry, this research sheds light on the challenges faced by the construction sector in a shifting economic environment and serves as a foundation for future studies in this realm.