A unique tool in the building research market since 1990, the installation company panel provides access to key information at a reduced cost and in optimal conditions in terms of reliability thanks to the appropriate structure of the sample of companies interviewed.

A – Sample structure

The panel (on which the official indicators for upkeep-renovation are based) is made up of 4,000 companies (craftsmen, SMEs and major construction companies classified by building trade, size and geographical location).

Building trades	Number of companies
Masonry and general contractors	950
Roofing	450
Carpentry-locksmithing Of which: - Carpentry - Locksmithing	650 500 150
Electricity	400
Lay-out-Decorating Of which: - Plasterers – plasterboard fitters - Insulation specialists - Painters	1000 250 150 500
Plumbing -heating	550
Total	4000

In addition to this panel, the Institute has a data file of 8,000 other companies allowing other samples to be added if necessary (insulation specialists, aluminium joiners, etc.).

B – Information provided

> By the "Rénovoscopes" publication

4 quaterly reports containing:

• - The trends for upkeep-renovation work carried out by your products’ fitters and order books according to the building type and your trading regions
  
  
• - Direct, regular access to craftsmen and SME managers to answer your main questions: operating conditions for a product, opinions relating to certain standards, expectations with regard to suppliers, etc.
  
  

> By omnibus surveys

Awareness, image, buying behaviour, customer profiles, assessment of advertising campaigns, etc.