This is the third chapter of Sacyr iPodcast, a space where we talk about innovation with experts who inspire us and help broaden our perspective.
In this new episode, we delve into the industrialization of construction processes, a key topic in the transformation of the infrastructure sector.
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In this conversation, Marta Gil, Chief Strategy, Innovation and Sustainability Officer; Ramón Sánchez, Building Engineering Manager at Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure; and Antonio Jiménez-Peña, Head of the Installations Department at Sacyr Engineering and Infrastructure, explore the main advantages of industrialization in construction.
Industrialized construction involves off-site fabrication of modular components using replicable elements, allowing for faster construction, improved quality, cost reductions, and enhances both sustainability and productivity.
“It’s a different way of doing things. We produce large structural elements with diverse components, transport them to the site, and connect them with others. The key lies in the controlled environment where safe, serial production takes place. At Sacyr, doing things differently—faster and better—is in our DNA,” says Ramón Sánchez.
“Clients are very receptive to the speed potential of industrialized projects. Plus, buildings no longer all look the same —technology enables unique constructions, making them more attractive,” the expert adds.
“We must lead the way in integrating these processes into the workflows of installers who are still using traditional solutions,” says Antonio Jiménez-Peña.
“From an installations standpoint, there’s a wide range of solutions. Right now, we’re seeing significant progress with utility corridors and riser shafts—we’re working on how to integrate them into modular systems,” he notes.
Industrialized projects
Sacyr’s major projects involving industrialized elements include the Hospital 12 de Octubre in Madrid, the Hospital Sotero del Río in Chile, the Expo 2008 Civic Initiatives Pavilion in Zaragoza, the Hospital Buin-Paine in Chile, the Milan Hospital in Italy, the Velindre Hospital in Wales, the Boadilla Hospital in Madrid, and various residential buildings in Madrid, among others.
