The Plataforma Tecnológica Española de Construcción, of which we are a member, is organising an event in A Coruña on 3rd December, bringing together companies and organisations to share knowledge on innovative materials, the digital passport, robotics and Construction 5.0, digitalisation and industrialisation. On Thursday 3rd December, we will take part in the conference ‘Innovative technologies in the construction sector’, which will take place at Club...
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At CETIM, we are driving R&D in the construction sector through the development of bitumen and bituminous mixtures incorporating modified Kraft lignin, delivering enhanced technical performance while reducing environmental impact. [caption id="attachment_18641" align="aligncenter" width="648"] Testing carried out at CETIM’s Sustainable Construction Materials laboratory.[/caption] The road construction and paving sector is seeking to incorporate alternative materials with improved technical performance and lower environmental impact. At CETIM, we are...
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At HERIT4AGES, we develop and validate different technical and socially innovative solutions to improve cultural heritage in all relevant aspects: inclusivity, accessibility, resilience, sustainability, and energy efficiency. At MORFEO, we create new functional mortars and concretes from alkali-activated steel slag, using advanced tools such as Artificial Intelligence to optimize formulations and predict properties, accelerating the development of solutions adapted to different construction applications. Decarbonizing the construction...
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The Second Industrialised Construction Forum, organised by the Galicia Constrúe cluster, will take place on 12th and 13th March 2026 in Santiago de Compostela. At CETIM, we have extensive experience in developing technical and innovative solutions in advanced materials for the construction sector, with success stories at national and European level. That is why we are joining GaliBuild Meeting 2026, the leading meeting point for the...
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CETIM is participating as a bronze sponsor and member of the thematic panel on ‘Innovation in the water cycle’ at the Congress on Innovation in Construction, Building, Infrastructure and Concessions, to be held in Santander from 1st to 5th June 2026. [caption id="attachment_18340" align="aligncenter" width="841"] CETIM, sponsor of IC2.[/caption] From 1st to 5th June, Santander's Magdalena Palace will become the epicentre of international networking, collaboration and expansion...
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At CETIM, we are researching new concepts for artificial reefs for coastal regeneration and environmental preservation, offering an integrated, flexible and sustainable solution to mitigate the effects of climate change and its impact on the ocean environment. [caption id="attachment_18200" align="aligncenter" width="603"] Concept of the CORAL project.[/caption] CORAL project proposes innovative nature-based solutions through the production of sustainable artificial reefs made from industrial waste and designed with bio-inspired...
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The project, which CETIM is collaborating with ENCE and MISTURAS, will develop cold and warm bituminous mixtures with improved mechanical and rheological performance, to achieve a significant reduction in the carbon footprint and boost the circular economy in the sector. [caption id="attachment_15934" align="aligncenter" width="763"] Test in the CETIM's construction laboratory.[/caption] The use of raw materials with a lower carbon footprint, renewable and circular, which contribute to the...
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Construction is one of the key sectors in Spain that, like many others, must face the main current challenges, such as the lack of digitalisation or the reduction of environmental impact. Today we talk to Francisco Vea Folch, Director of Innovation and New Technologies at Simetría Grupo, a company that has been working for more than 80 years in different fields, such as construction, energy,...
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Extraco is a construction company that began its operations in 1969. After positioning itself as a reference company in Galicia in its early years, today it is one of the 50 companies in the construction sector of revenue and presence at both national and international levels. Today we learn about its formula for success, its evolution over the years and perspective on the future challenges...
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From CETIM we know the LIFE programme perfectly, due to our experience as coordinators and participants in the call throughout our trajectory. Today we want you to know in detail the activity of CETIM aligned with several of the themes of the LIFE programme. Remember that to participate in these calls you must submit your initiatives until 6th September 2023 at the latest. Circular Economy, resources...
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