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During the celebration of Construmat 2025, industry associations and organisations, both nationally and internationally, will be hosting technical seminars, symposiums, training sessions, etc.

Architects at the Service of Society

  • 20 May
  • 10 am - 1 pm / 3 pm - 6 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.4
The Mediterranean is particularly vulnerable to climate change, evidenced by recent disasters such as the large-scale flash flooding in Valencia. UMAR (Union of Mediterranean Architects) connects architects, institutions and governments at all levels—local, national and international—to help prevent and provide a response to these disasters. At CONSTRUMAT, specific emergency actions in Egypt, Greece, Italy, Morocco, Turkey, Portugal, Spain and other countries will be examined, analysed and discussed, as well as laying the groundwork for future collaboration with the European Commissioner for the Mediterranean and UNESCO.
  • Language: English and Spanish
  • Open to all professionals, prior registration required. You can sign up once you have registered at the show.

Organised by: UMAR

Trenchless technologies have become an ecological, economic and sustainable imperative

  • 21 May
  • 11 am - 1 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.4

The Iberian Trenchless Technology Association (IBSTT) is hosting a seminar as part of Construmat focusing on Trenchless Technology (TT), a key solution for the sustainable development of the industry. This free in-person seminar will be the main event for the sector in Barcelona, gathering all the major stakeholders in the industry.
Experts from leading TT companies will be addressing the challenges of these technologies and presenting practical cases in infrastructure maintenance, owners’ communities, leak detection and home services. There will also be a discussion of its role in urban renewal and its ecological, economic and sustainable impact.

  • Language: Spanish
  • Open to all professionals, prior registration required. You can sign up once you have registered at the show.

Organised by: Iberian Trenchless Technology Association (IBSTT)

Housing affordability: a challenge for Europe

  • 21 May
  • 10 am - 4:45 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.3

This forum, hosted by Build Europe, the association representing more than 30,000 housing developers and builders, will be analysing the housing affordability crisis in the EU, its main barriers and potential solutions. There will also be a discussion on the impact of European regulations on the industry, as well as the role of the CSRD and EU Taxonomy in the real estate market. The forum will come to a close with a reflection on the reconstruction of Ukraine and the future of the sector in Europe.

  • Language: English
  • Open to all professionals, prior registration required. You can sign up once you have registered at the show.

Organised by: Build Europe

REHABIFORUM ANERR: EPBD, challenges and opportunities of the new European directive. Company success stories

  • 21 May
  • 10 am - 1 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.2

REHABIFORUM ANERR will be addressing the new European Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD), analysing its challenges and opportunities in renovation and sustainable construction. Industry experts will discuss its impact and present success stories of companies that are already applying innovative solutions. A key space for sharing experiences and making progress in the industry’s energy transition.

  • Open to all professionals, prior registration required. You can sign up once you have registered at the show.

Organised by: ANERR

Services Engineering Summit: Engineering and Sustainability

  • 21 May
  • 10:00 am - 5:45 pm
  • Construmat Experience Room

An activity focused on the crucial role of services engineering in progressing towards more sustainable construction. In conferences and round-table discussions, key issues will be addressed, such as decarbonisation, artificial intelligence and innovative solutions for complex projects.

Organised by: ACI

Training and Certifications by CIAAD

  • 20, 21 and 22 May

CIAAD is the leading platform in international certification and credentials, officially associated with the UN to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). It is the only organisation that integrates architecture and design through a holistic approach, fostering education, creativity and professional development in these fields at the international level.
At Construmat 2025, it leads 4 certified training sessions.

Organised by: CIAAD

Constructive Demonstration – Exhibition of a Catalan Vault

  • 20, 21 and 22 May
The Catalan vault, or flat brick vault, is a construction technique based on a mathematical formula, the interplay of forces and gravity, and follows a parabolic shape akin to an inverted catenary. It is a sustainable structure with local traditions, offering great structural stability, considerable age, and almost infinite possibilities of form. Visit our stand to see how our professionals demonstrate this construction element, which has been used by great masters such as Antoni Gaudí in many of his buildings.

Organised by: Gremi de la Construcció de Barcelona

IV GBCE Meeting. Design to Value: The Case of Bryden Wood

  • 22 May
  • 4 pm - 6 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.2.
The Roadmap for the Decarbonisation of the Building Sector, published by GBCE in 2022, recognises the need to reduce CO₂ emissions from the building sector by 89% in order to stay on track towards a climate-neutral Europe by 2050.
How can we, through design, ensure this roadmap is achieved?
The building sector is a complex ecosystem involving a wide range of stakeholders, where numerous decisions are made that impact on the sustainability of the final product. These decisions directly influence the value of the outcome.
Through this event, the Spain Green Building Council aims to highlight and discuss the value that each stakeholder contributes to tackling environmental challenges without compromising on social or competitiveness goals, which are crucial in today’s context.
Using a real case study from Bryden Wood, the session will put on the table the sector’s challenges and opportunities, focusing the debate on the role of each actor involved.
  • Language: Catalan & Spanish
  • Open to all professionals.
    Attendance at the event will be limited by the available capacity, with admission granted in order of arrival until the venue reaches its full capacity.

Organised by: Green Building Council

Building the Future: Innovation, Energy, and Digitalization in Türkiye

  • 20 May
  • 3 pm - 6 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.1

In Türkiye, the future of construction and infrastructure is being redefined through digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. The fusion of digital technologies with traditional engineering is transforming technical consultancy and construction processes, driving faster, safer, and smarter projects through AI-based modeling and data-driven site management. At the same time, Türkiye is leading ambitious energy and sustainable construction initiatives, embracing renewable energy sources and the design of resilient cities. Strategically located between continents, the country invites global partners to co-create intelligent infrastructures and build a greener, more innovative, and connected future together.

  • Language: English
  • Open to all professionals.
    Attendance at the event will be limited by the available capacity, with admission granted in order of arrival until the venue reaches its full capacity.

Organised by: DEİK – Consell de Relacions Econòmiques Exteriors de Turquia

Urban Comebacks: Strategies for Rebuilding and Resilience

  • 22 May
  • 3 pm - 5 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.4

This event explores the remarkable stories of urban comebacks from around the world, focusing on how cities recover and rebuild in the aftermath of disasters. Each city’s path to renewed vibrancy brings its own set of challenges and opportunities, revealing a wide range of innovative and sustainable recovery strategies.

We will delve into these inspiring journeys of urban resilience, highlighting diverse approaches to rebuilding that reflect local contexts and global best practices. The presentation will be moderated by an urban recovery expert from UN-Habitat and will conclude with a dynamic Q&A session, inviting active participation and the exchange of ideas.

  • Language: English
  • Open to all professionals.
    Attendance at the event will be limited by the available capacity, with admission granted in order of arrival until the venue reaches its full capacity.

Organised by: GHUSO – Organización Global de Apoyo al Urbanismo Humano

Standardization of the sector of industrialized construction: current and future challenges

  • 21 May
  • 10 am - 1 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.1.

The Spanish Association of Industrialized Construction (AECI) is organizing a conference as part of Construmat. This event will provide a space for exchanging knowledge and experiences on the evolution of industrialized construction and the importance of standardization in the sector. Through a roundtable discussion, experts and professionals from the construction industry will debate the current challenges in implementing standards to ensure quality, efficiency, and sustainability in construction processes. Additionally, successful case studies will be explored, showcasing how industrialization has transformed the construction landscape by improving time, costs, and outcomes. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about emerging trends and future perspectives in a constantly evolving sector.

  • Language: Spanish
  • Open to all professionals upon prior registration. You can register once you have been accredited at the exhibition.
Organized by: AECI – Spanish Association of Industrialized Construction
Attendance will be limited by venue capacity, with entry granted on a first-come, first-served basis until full capacity is reached.

Improve productivity in the management of your construction projects through a PMI and Lean Construction approach

  • 21 May
  • 3.30 pm - 5 pm
  • CC1 Room 1.4

The forum will address the future of construction project management in a context defined by increasing complexity, shifting environments, and unpredictable challenges. In response to this reality, it will highlight how agile methodologies such as Lean Construction, integrated within the framework of the Project Management Institute (PMI), will become key tools to tackle the sector’s challenges.

More than just process improvement, the forum will propose a paradigm shift: to empower self-organized teams, foster genuine collaborative spaces, and build cultures of continuous learning. These elements will be essential for adapting swiftly to disruptions and turning uncertainty into innovation opportunities.

The forum will present a clear vision: the construction industry of tomorrow will not rely solely on technology or traditional planning, but on resilient people, flexible systems, and a sustained commitment to continuous improvement. The future of the industry will be more agile, collaborative, and ready to evolve.

  • Language: Spanish and English
  • Open to all professionals upon prior registration. You can register once you have been accredited at the exhibition.

Organized by: PMI – Project Management Institute Barcelona

Speakers: Manuel Villanueva y Antonio Castro
Attendance at the event will be limited by the available capacity, with admission granted in order of arrival until the venue reaches its full capacity.

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