Construmat 2025: SOCOTEC Drives AI and National Expansion in Spain
SOCOTEC Spain had a prominent participation at Construmat 2025, the leading trade fair in the construction sector. The event served as an ideal showcase to present its latest technological innovations, its ambitious territorial expansion plan, and a renewed service portfolio, solidifying its commitment to being at the forefront of the industry and ensuring client proximity.
Construmat solidifies its position as an essential event for industry professionals, a key environment that fosters innovation, sustainability, and knowledge exchange. For SOCOTEC, the fair represented a strategic opportunity to reinforce its presence in Catalonia and demonstrate its capacity to respond to the current challenges of the industry.
Strong Commitment to Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Investing in technology and innovation is a key priority for SOCOTEC. The company has expanded its laboratories in Barcelona (Montcada i Reixac) with state-of-the-art equipment, positioning them as Catalonia's largest laboratories and underscoring its commitment to excellence.
These technological advancements are realized through the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools. SOCOTEC is leading AI projects in sectors like Geotechnics, where it is already performing analyses of large volumes of samples in record time.
AI powered by BlueGEN
Keynote Presentation at the Sustainable Building Congress
To showcase these innovation projects, SOCOTEC's commitment to technology was evident at the Sustainable Building Congress. Guillem Baraut, CEO of the company, delivered a presentation titled "Implementació de la IA en projectes d'enginyia – BlueGen" (Implementation of AI in Engineering Projects – BlueGen) in the main auditorium.
During his intervention, Baraut delved into how the implementation of generative AI through BlueGEN is transforming engineering. He highlighted how this technology enables a secure and more efficient use of project data, in addition to streamlining documentation generation and task review based on data. The presentation also addressed the application of AI to improve inspections, perform predictive risk analyses, and accelerate certification processes. Furthermore, use cases that SOCOTEC is developing to enhance asset management tools and the monitoring of critical infrastructures were presented.
To showcase these innovation projects, SOCOTEC's commitment to technology was evident at the Sustainable Building Congress. Guillem Baraut, CEO of the company, delivered a presentation titled "Implementació de la IA en projectes d'enginyia – BlueGen" (Implementation of AI in Engineering Projects – BlueGen) in the main auditorium.
During his intervention, Baraut delved into how the implementation of generative AI through BlueGEN is transforming engineering. He highlighted how this technology enables a secure and more efficient use of project data, in addition to streamlining documentation generation and task review based on data. The presentation also addressed the application of AI to improve inspections, perform predictive risk analyses, and accelerate certification processes. Furthermore, use cases that SOCOTEC is developing to enhance asset management tools and the monitoring of critical infrastructures were presented.
Recap Construmat 2025
Territorial Expansion: Reinforced National Coverage
SOCOTEC is executing an ambitious nationwide expansion plan to meet the needs of its clients across the entire Spanish geography. The recent acquisition of Intercontrol Levante has been key to significantly reinforcing its presence in Aragon, the Balearic Islands, and especially in the Valencian Community.
Furthermore, the company boasts strategic service points in Lugo, Cádiz, and Mérida, which ensures close and efficient attention for projects distributed throughout the country, guaranteeing complete national coverage.
New Cross-Cutting Services for Multiple Infrastructures
During Construmat, SOCOTEC showcased its comprehensive portfolio of cross-cutting services, designed to address various types of infrastructures integrally:
- Health & Safety Coordination / On-site Risk Prevention: Comprehensive solutions to ensure safety and regulatory compliance in construction projects.
- Environmental Consultancy: Specialized advice to optimize the environmental impact of construction and industrial projects.
- Specialized Geotechnics for Photovoltaic Projects: Ground studies and analyses specifically adapted to the needs of solar energy installations.
- Engineering for Pumping or Reversible Hydropower Plants: Technical solutions for the development of energy storage infrastructures.
- Global Sustainability Consultancy: Integrated strategies to incorporate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria throughout the entire asset lifecycle.
- Detail Engineering for Industrial Projects: Development of optimized technical solutions for complex industrial facilities.
"Vermú SOCOTEC" a Resounding Success
As is tradition, SOCOTEC offered the "Vermú SOCOTEC" at its stand every day of the fair. This initiative filled SOCOTEC's stand with clients and industry professionals, who had the opportunity to share an aperitif and converse with the company's team in a relaxed atmosphere, fostering networking.
