SOCOTEC boosts its growth in Barcelona with the inauguration of its headquarters in 22@
The official presentation of the offices took place during the Blue Party, an exclusive event held between SOCOTEC customers and friends, which combined networking, expertise and celebration, thus consolidating the company's link with the sector.
The event included the unveiling of the inaugural plaque by the chief engineer of the Barcelona City Council, Oriol Altisench, who said: "The opening of this new SOCOTEC headquarters in the heart of the technology district reinforces the city's commitment to an urban development model based on innovation, sustainability and knowledge. We are pleased that a leading engineering company such as SOCOTEC is committed to Barcelona to continue growing, thus contributing to the positioning of our technological and industrial ecosystem."
The strategic move to this new headquarters reflects our vision for the future of engineering, prioritizing the quality of the work environment and productivity, with people at the heart of our strategy."
This new and modern headquarters, which integrates design, technology and sustainability, – the building has BREEAM ("Very Good" and "Outstanding") certifications and an advanced Building Management System to optimise energy consumption – marks a strategic step in the consolidation and expansion of the company in Barcelona, where it has been operating since 2013, previously under the name of Bac Engineering.
Its strategic location, easily accessible and well connected, at Carrer Llacuna 56 – floors 6 and 7 – places SOCOTEC in a dynamic environment that fosters collaboration and proximity with its customers, as well as offering panoramic views of emblematic projects in which it has participated, such as the Hotel Arts, the Torre Glòries, the Media TIC, the expansion of the Port of Barcelona, the Districlima plan of the City Council, among many others.
NEW HEADQUARTERS
A design designed for well-being and efficiency
The design of the new facilities has been carefully planned by SOCOTEC's executive architecture team, prioritizing comfort, efficiency and modernity. The offices combine functionality with an inspiring environment that favors both individual and collaborative work.
Among the most outstanding features are:
- Modern reception reflecting SOCOTEC's corporate identity
- Meeting rooms equipped with advanced audiovisual technology
- Auditorium with capacity for 80 people for presentations and events
- Flexible work zones that encourage collaboration between departments
- Individual booths for private meetings or work that requires concentration
- Rest areas with natural elements that improve well-being
- Personal lockers for employees
The distribution of the spaces facilitates a balance between concentration and collaboration, adapting to the different work needs during the working day.
The design of the new facilities has been carefully planned by SOCOTEC's executive architecture team, prioritizing comfort, efficiency and modernity. The offices combine functionality with an inspiring environment that favors both individual and collaborative work.
Among the most outstanding features are:
- Modern reception reflecting SOCOTEC's corporate identity
- Meeting rooms equipped with advanced audiovisual technology
- Auditorium with capacity for 80 people for presentations and events
- Flexible work zones that encourage collaboration between departments
- Individual booths for private meetings or work that requires concentration
- Rest areas with natural elements that improve well-being
- Personal lockers for employees
The distribution of the spaces facilitates a balance between concentration and collaboration, adapting to the different work needs during the working day.
Commitment to sustainability
The building has BREEAM sustainability certifications ("Very Good" rating in Part I and "Outstanding" in Part II) and an advanced Building Management System that optimizes energy consumption, achieving 50% savings in electrical energy and a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions. In addition, it incorporates photovoltaic solar energy systems with an annual production of 36,000 kWh, ensuring a sustainable energy supply.
WORDS FROM THE CEO
A move with a strategic purpose
"This move to iLlacuna is a strategic step that reflects our vision for future growth. With these new offices, we not only improve our facilities, but we boost the quality of the work environment and the productivity of our team.
The space has been designed with the needs of our team in mind, demonstrating that at SOCOTEC people are at the heart of our strategy. We are proud to welcome everyone to this new home where we will continue to build trust for a safer and more sustainable world."
Guillem Baraut
CEO of SOCOTEC Spain c& Colombia
"This move to iLlacuna is a strategic step that reflects our vision for future growth. With these new offices, we not only improve our facilities, but we boost the quality of the work environment and the productivity of our team.
The space has been designed with the needs of our team in mind, demonstrating that at SOCOTEC people are at the heart of our strategy. We are proud to welcome everyone to this new home where we will continue to build trust for a safer and more sustainable world."
Guillem Baraut
CEO of SOCOTEC Spain c& Colombia
SOCOTEC, with a solid base of more than 600 professionals in Spain and an international presence of more than 14,000 employees, maintains its firm commitment to innovation, technical excellence and close collaboration with its customers.
The selection of this modern building as the new corporate headquarters underlines the company's business philosophy, which seeks the convergence between sustainability, well-being and efficiency for the optimization of its services.
This strategic change is part of the SOCOTEC Group's global strategy of modernization and adaptation to current market dynamics, ensuring that its equipment operates in first-class facilities for the continuous provision of innovative engineering solutions.