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The Diagonal 233 building was built with hermetic architecture, materials and facility design that ended up generating what is known as sick building syndrome. Since 2010 the building has remained unoccupied. The Barcelona Provincial Council will completely transform it to become the new headquarters of the Tax Management Body, reaching the highest environmental quality standards (LEED Platinum certificate); taking into account occupational health and well-being criteria (WELL certificate); with almost zero energy consumption and with a configuration that favors diversification and collaborative work.

Professional Installer of Fischer Solar-fix Systems for Drilling and Cutting, Waterproofing, Fitting and Bracing of Structures Fully certified courses with TÜV Rheinland Admission Requirements: At least 6 months’ experience at a company involved in renewable energies or an electrical installer’s licence. *Places limited: pre-registration is required

New European Bauhaus is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative that connects the European Green Deal with our spaces and life experiences. The New European Bauhaus initiative calls on all of us to imagine and build together a sustainable and inclusive future that is beautiful for our eyes, minds and souls." The presentation will offer a conceptual approach to NEB's approach, showing the work of the CSCAE, partner of the initiative, in the defence of the high quality of our built environment and citizen awareness, with special attention to the redefinition of the CSCAE awards based on values close to society and the importance of communicating them effectively.

Regular meeting of the members of the Board of the Association of Construction Developers of Spain Admission by invitation only

Urban centres are in continuous transformation to adapt to social and economic changes and the needs of their inhabitants and users in general. Spatial and urban planning have a very direct impact on people's lives and the regeneration of the oldest and most central areas of cities is a crucial aspect to improve the quality of life of their inhabitants. Moreover, the environmental impact of cities is key to the sustainability of the planet and must be adjusted to the sustainable parameters of which we are already well aware.

These challenges require a structural strategy to revitalise and improve people's quality of life, balancing economic growth with the preservation of cultural heritage, the improvement of public services, the creation of accessible public spaces, the housing stock, productive fabrics and the need to address the obsolescence of urban infrastructure. public amenities and private facilities.

A guide that aims to make it easier for building technicians to manage construction and demolition waste in building renovation, achieving and justifying the high percentages required by the standard in terms of reuse, recycling and recovery. It includes practical examples of energy rehabilitation works.

The panel will focus on an impact on innovation, operational efficiency, and customer experience. Strategies for developing and communicating an effective value proposition will be discussed, highlighting their impact on competitiveness and business success.

The Europace Foundation participates in the REVERTER project with the DOMUS (One-Stop Shop) model to eliminate barriers in the sector and promote energy rehabilitation through 360º advice to citizens. REVERTER Project has created 4 pilots in Europe aimed at vulnerable households.

InnoFAB, an industrialised home renovation model that blends prefabricated techniques, advanced technology and sustainable practices. It optimises the renovation process, reduces execution times, and improves the quality of life for residents. This collaborative approach promotes urban regeneration in an efficient and accessible manner.

Winning project of a 2007 ideas competition, construction completed in 2023. The competition postulated a "singular" bridge, as an entrance to Madrid from Terminal 4 and the new neighbourhood of Valdebebas, which has been responsible for its financing. This iconic character found itself with a resounding object in its formal limits.

This course covers the following points related to accreditation and certification toward the implementation of the UNSDGs:
1- Advancing internationally responsible project management by implementing the goals and visions set by governments, national organizations, and educational institutions worldwide.
2- Ensuring equitable access to the benefits of the certification.
3- Ensuring integrity, credibility, and transparency of services.
4- Creating business value for genuine products and reputable producers involved in the education of the next generation.
5- Bridging Academia with professional.
6- Focusing on continual learning opportunities by participating in seminars, getting involved with higher education institutions, finding professional development openings for professionals and design educators, and enrolling in accredited master classes with continuing education units (CEU) to assist professionals worldwide in this area.
7- Developing the international network between the various design d CC1.4

Face-to-face meeting of representatives of national associations from the United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, Italy, Austria and Spain Access by invitation only

Although building renovation has been greatly encouraged with the Next Generation funds, it cannot remain only in this area, they must be understood as a boost that must be maintained over time and increased. The data are not very encouraging, so renovation must continue to be encouraged. Improving buildings to improve the living conditions of their users.

A guide that aims to provide building technicians with a global vision of building renovation, not only in search of reducing consumption and emissions, but also seeking to improve the comfort and health conditions of its occupants, better buildings to improve people's quality of life.

Mass Madera is a network to boost the use of industrialised solid wood in Spain as a solution to reduce the emissions associated with the building industry and meet the need to continue providing housing and urban solutions for a growing population. This round table will address the challenges and opportunities for the transition to this industrialised and decarbonising form of construction.

The dialogue will focus on the different criteria for building renovation; from mimesis in the use of materials, the significance of new construction solutions and spatial re-programming. Three completely different ways of tackling building renovation, with exemplary results.

As part of the New European Bauhaus movement, the LIFE "BIG4LIFE" project addresses the design of maintenance plans, monitoring and impact assessment of vegetation integration systems in buildings. The BIG4LIFE project is under development on eight green roofs and facades in Lleida, Barcelona and El Prat de Llobregat.

During the session, the latest technological developments in the field of cement-based materials to achieve carbon-neutral constructions will be addressed, both in the field of material design and in the field of efficient solutions for use in building and civil engineering works. Over the course of 40 minutes, practical cases will be analysed in which, through the combination of high-performance materials with a low carbon footprint and efficient construction solutions, it is possible to reduce the carbon footprint of current constructions.

Meeting of the board of management Admission by invitation only  

The management of construction and demolition waste from the perspective of the SDGs and the sustainable use of resources makes it advisable to study the best conditions for the use of these products, so that their characteristics, as well as the treatment necessary for their use, collaborate in the definition of units with the highest possible added value. The particular features of the construction industry in Extremadura, arising both from depopulation and the geographical dispersion of the population, which are differentiating factors in the amount of waste and in the distances it has to be transported, has led to the alliance of the regional government, the College of Technical Engineers of Public Works and Civil Engineers and the University of Extremadura have joined forces with several CDW management companies to define applications of these materials technically and economically competitive. This paper presents this project, the lines that have begun to be followed and the main sub-projects that are being carried out.

The General Assembly of the Chamber of Works Contractors of Catalonia (CCOC), which will take place on 22 May, is an annual meeting in which the results of the previous year are reviewed and key decisions are made on policies, strategies and budgets for the following year. Admission by invitation.

Making sgraffito in traditional lime stucco and samples of work that can be done both in new construction and restoring: techniques that can be learned at the school of the Barcelona Painters' Guild

Federation of Construction Companies of Barcelona 9:30 a.m. Board of Management 11:30 a.m. General Assembly of the Catalan Confederation of Construction 12:00 p.m. Board of Directors *Access by invitation only.  

Get ready for the revolution! Discover how AI is changing the industry from the ground up From advanced techniques to real-world case studies, delve into how smart technology is redefining project planning, design, and management. It's time to move from theory to action with AI in construction!

Roca Group, a world leader in the design, production and marketing of products for the bathroom space, invests in the world's first electric tunnel kiln for sanitary ceramics. In an effort to decarbonise its traditionally energy- and carbon-intensive production, the company has taken this decisive step towards the electrification of its production processes at its Laufen plant in Gmunden, Austria, thanks to the state-of-the-art technology of Keramischer OFENBAU, a world technological leader in the manufacture of ceramic kilns.

The paper will present research developed by the IAAC on the potential of combining design with materials and data science. From projects that use catalytic materials that absorb CO2 to graphene, biocarbon or construction waste, the presentation will present solutions from various TRLs that contribute to transforming architecture into a living, decarbonizing and responsive organism.

This session aims to analyse the presence of women in management positions with leading experts in different professional fields of the construction sector. What factors hinder their advancement and how to boost their presence in these job roles and promote equity in the sector will be some of the issues that will be addressed in this round table.

Urban Resources shows the positive environmental, economic and social impacts of designing with reused construction products. Through real projects, strategies for certification, modular construction and digitalisation will be explained.

Introducing the K-Line BIM configurator with its extensive joinery library covering our entire range. With it, improvements and efficiency are achieved in the construction processes, through the planning and visual representation of all the phases of the work, facilitating the manufacture of the carpentry and ensuring its perfect implementation, guaranteeing its durability.

This presentation addresses the essence of the value proposition, highlighting its importance in differentiation and customer satisfaction. Key strategies for leading and managing this change will be discussed, highlighting the need for adaptability and long-term vision in an increasingly digitalised world.

The CONSTRUMAT Awards, created in 1985 by the organising committee of the Show, are biennial in nature and have highlighted the excellence of those works and projects of architecture and engineering based on environmentally friendly construction, the transversality of professional services and innovation, through research into construction systems and new materials.  

Technical and practical conference where the products of the Frontek and Argos brands for ventilated façades will be developed. These are two extruded porcelain products that can be covered on the façade of both new and renovation buildings, creating an elegant structure that is sustainable and efficient, as well as elegant, resulting in a 35% reduction in air conditioning and heating costs. In the case of Frontek, its honeycomb pieces allow for much easier installation while considerably reducing the weight of the façade. Attendees will be able to see a live demonstration of the different assembly systems. They will also be able to touch different pieces of the collection to check out the textures and volumes.

Get ready to optimise your processes! We’ll be talking about the scalability of production and the improvement of business competitiveness. We’ll boost sustainable growth and industrial innovation.

The Plenary Session of the Higher Council of the Associations of Architects of Spain (CSCAE) is the monthly meeting in which the councillors, representatives of the 50,000 registered architects in our country, address issues related to the defence of the profession and the protection and social dissemination of the values of architecture for the general interest.   Created in 1931, the CSCAE is the public law corporation that represents the Associations of Architects of Spain and the profession to public administrations and private entities. Admission by invitation only.

The need to decarbonise construction stems largely from its enormous impact on biodiversity. This process requires a variety of indicators to be considered, including the impact on human health. For these challenges to be addressed effectively, an understanding of the factors influencing health is essential, and for all stakeholders (technical, management and industry) to recognise and address these strategies in a collaborative and multidisciplinary manner. Inspirational and genuine benchmarks already exist: come and meet them.

As the digital age unfolds, the architectural and design landscapes are undergoing transformative shifts, primarily driven by the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This presentation will explore the intersections of design and technology, emphasizing AI's evolving role in shaping responsive, adaptive, and sustainable spaces. We'll delve into how AI's algorithms, particularly generative AI, are revolutionizing traditional architectural paradigms by offering tailored solutions for diverse environmental contexts. By showcasing real-world applications and drawing parallels with historical design movements, we aim to highlight AI's potential not just as a tool, but as a collaborative force that merges human creativity with algorithmic intelligence. The future promises spaces that are not merely built but are dynamically crafted, anticipating and responding to human needs. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges, opportunities, and boundless horizons that lie ahead in the confluence of AI, architecture, and design. CC1.4

A practical demonstration session will be held on painting techniques with the use of different methodologies and imitation with ecological, environmentally friendly materials that contribute to sustainability.

FECOCAT, which brings together 14 Guilds and Associations, is taking advantage of CONSTRUMAT to hold its board meeting and participate in this important event. Access by invitation only.

We will look at specific examples of building renovation projects using innovative design approaches to improve people's health from various angles. Whether it is accessibility, indoor air quality, health and energy efficiency through bioclimatic and passive approaches, we will analyse how these strategies can transform built spaces into healthier and more sustainable environments.

This presentation aims to explain the Khanvian construction system (a new patented system) applied to a multi-family high-rise building. We intend it to be an informative lecture for professionals focusing, once again, on industrialisation and a new revolutionary system, which is unique in the market.

This project focuses on intelligent design and simplicity of assembly to make a significant difference. The fundamental purpose of the project is to explore how our brackets, as well as being essential tools in construction and joinery, provide the sustainable innovation of uncomplicated assembly.

This new proposal combines current prefabrication techniques for continuous bridges with a wet joint to achieve spans in the range of 100-250m. The singular part of the roof of the new Sagrera station combines the solution with prefabricated elements of open spaces of 48.00 x 39.08 m, with the aesthetic finish for the platform area.

The Madrid-Chamartín Clara Campoamor station will complete its transformation into a benchmark for sustainable, multimodal, connected and integrated mobility with the "Chamartín Ecosistema Abierto" (Chamartín Open Ecosystem) project by the joint venture UNStudio, b720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos and Esteyco. The project won the most ambitious international competition in decades held in Spain, in which the world's leading engineering and architecture firms competed.

As the construction industry faces challenges in reducing its ecological footprint and increasing productivity, new technologies such as computational design, digital fabrication, IoT, robotics and artificial intelligence offer the promise of affordable, fast, sustainable and customisable architecture.  

SES, SteelEmbedSystem, is a new integrated pre-industrialised slab system. The system is a very high quality and extremely lightweight slab solution in both mixed and dry designs. SES intelligently combines the design of OSB, galvanised steel sheet, EPS and concrete to maximise performance and deliver a high performance floor.

SES, SteelEmbedSystem, is a new integrated pre-industrialised slab system. The system is a very high quality and extremely lightweight slab solution in both mixed and dry designs. SES intelligently combines the design of OSB, galvanised steel sheet, EPS and concrete to maximise performance and deliver a high-performance floor.

The discussion will focus on the use of wood as the primary structural element in public facilities. The use of wood in construction presents new structural, programmatic and regulatory constraints, but at the same time offers formal and comfort values that bring them closer to the user.

Practical example of replacing traditional mortar with other dry bonding materials in Ceranor's SATEbrick and TermoREC Systems. Increased speed, reduced water consumption. Simplified installation, maintaining all the advantages of the system in terms of stability, thermal and acoustic insulation, obtaining considerable savings in indirect costs per square metre.

Bussle is a tool that tries to improve cognitive accessibility on public bus transport through an App for the end user and a Web-based Dashboard for the carer, responding to what is a legal right according to Law 6/2022, of 31 March.

This talk will shed light on the main threats to the Mediterranean Sea through the CRAM Foundation's vision of action and hope. We will also find out about the Foundation's work, as an example of an organisation committed to the marine environment.

If you want to meet professionals in the Construction industry to hire them for your organisation, we invite you to participate in the Job Market Place that Barcelona Activa organises in collaboration with Construmat. We look forward to seeing you on May 23 in this recruitment and networking space, where you will find professionals pre-selected by Barcelona Activa - suited to your needs.

The Mundet complex is on the southern side of Collserola. At the top of the hill is the Pabellón Norte, which offers a residential and care service for dependent persons. The building has been in use since 1957 and needs an overall upgrade to adapt it to current care needs and transform it into an efficient, sustainable and decarbonised building. The renovation is part of Barcelona Provincial Council's Climate Plan, which aims to achieve climate neutrality by 2030 in most of its buildings and facilities.

The digitalisation trend is also present in the construction sector. In particular, Witeklab has developed sensors that can monitor processes such as the real-time setting of in-plant or precast concrete, or the evolution of corrosion processes in the rebars of reinforced steel structures. These sensors obtain data from inside the materials, which are post-processed in the cloud to provide decision data to the owner or manager of the construction site or infrastructure.

Construction is currently undergoing a sustainable and digital transition. The BCN Professional Training Foundation has prepared a study that analyses the fit between this transition for the sector and the vocational training system, identifying trends with an impact on the demand for talent and emerging professional profiles that are difficult to cover.

This round table aims to debate the role of industrialisation in the construction industry. Providing points of view, assessing progress (fast or slow) in the industry, etc., approaching it from a sustainability, digitalisation, resource optimisation, etc., point of view. What are the benefits? Who benefits the most? Builders, developers, clients, public administration, etc? All of them? Present and future? What lies ahead? Let's look at it from the 2030 Agenda.

The Project Management environment is undergoing a paradigm shift to meet the challenges of the 2030 Agenda, which requires BIM and LEAN Construction methodologies to be adopted. How do these tools influence the efficiency and sustainability of construction projects? We explore the need to integrate them to move towards circular solutions, anticipating the demands of digitisation and sustainability that will emerge in the coming years. Find out about the benefits and challenges that both companies and professionals face when adopting these methodologies in project execution.

Faced with the current drought, find out about greywater reuse and rainwater harnessing systems in buildings, as well as the structure, composition, design, sizing and maintenance of this type of system.

The dialogue will focus on bulk construction systems beyond concrete. The discussion will include two approaches where the choice of material and the implementation demonstrate that there are alternatives to standardised construction in order to reduce the carbon footprint.