Pilot test to renovate a public school building aimed to near zero energy consumption
Based on the results of a blower door test, the analysis will look for the best way to correct the building deficiencies of the school and reduce its energy demand according to Passivhaus criteria. The renovation also includes adding sensors in the school's electrical system that will provide data to evaluate the performance of the revamped facility, detect abnormal consumption and delve deeper into the consumption patterns of the building.
Replacement studies
In the case of buildings operated through a concession agreement where construction and maintenance work must be done throughout the contractual term, ITeC carries out replacement studies at the initiative either of the owner or the concessionaire. These studies include a verification of the inventory (correspondence between the elements described in the documentation and the reality of the building) and an identification of the elements that will reach the end of their lifespan, making sure that they are included in the replacement maintenance schedule and also documented accordingly in the concession contract.
Preliminary audit before drawing up a maintenance plan
The first step of any maintenance plan for a building or for an infrastructure is to audit what state of conservation it is in and whether it is being used and maintained in accordance with the current codes. But in certain circumstances, attention must also be paid to other aspects that may impact in the success of the plan: which documentation is available, what can be learnt from previous maintenance experiences and how the next contractor will be chosen.
Lean Renovation Kit
The Lean Renovation Kit developed by AEICE, CGATE and ITeC helps all agents in the construction sector to apply the Lean methodology to the renovation market. It includes a selection of Lean tools that best suit the particularities of a building renovation project. All of them have been applied in real works by contractors that confirm their benefits and offer advice for other companies that are contemplating using Lean in this specific niche.
ESPREH: Tool for previewing the energy gains when renovating residential buildings
ESPREH is a free calculation tool (online and offline) that provides an initial quantification of the main parameters for energy renovation: demand reduction and reduction of non-renewable primary energy according to EN-ISO 52016, plus a budget of the renovation cost. Landlords, property managers and technicians can use it for quickly assessing different renovation scenarios and identify which ones meet the requirements of the Next Generation EU grants, and the subsidy amount that they can aspire to.
Impact of the Spanish Structural Code on public infrastructure maintenance contracts
At the end of 2021, the Spanish Structural Code came into force, regulating concrete, steel and composite structures, both for buildings and civil works. One of the main novelties with respect to the existing codes is the regulation of the systems for protection, repair and reinforcement, and also the management of structures after their execution and throughout their lifespan. A public administration that has road and urban infrastructure under its responsibility has requested advice from ITeC to find out how the new Code affects its maintenance contracts.
Documentary, budgetary and legal compliance control of a project for adding an extra storey to a public building
A city council has commissioned a project to renovate and enlarge a municipal building, an operation that includes the addition of a new storey. Considering the complexity of the project, the council has requested a revision of the documentation supplied by the designer, with the purpose of identifying gaps or inconsistencies in the bill of materials, the budget and in the provisions for health and safety, waste management, quality control and environmental issues. When all faults have been fixed, then the project will be considered final and its construction will be put out to tender.
Maintenance plan for a historic public building
A public entity has converted a historic building to use it as a tertiary facility, and needs to draw up its maintenance plan. ITeC has made an inventory of the building elements and systems to be maintained and uploaded the relevant data the TCQi-MNT application. Once the tool has been set up, ITeC has also provided training for those staff members with responsibilities in the administration and maintenance of the building.
Index of operating costs for housing rental
Housing rental is gradually gaining market share in Spain, and this is increasing the need for keeping track of the operating costs borne by the landlords. This report has built a historical series that compiles the whole range of expenditures that landlords need to face to bring their properties to the market. It includes both the binding costs and also the non-binding costs that are nevertheless required to remain competitive.
Evaluation of structural reinforcement systems
Procedure for evaluating a system to repair reinforced concrete pillars and walls with structural capacity deficits, covering them with a thin layer of a high strength mortar with added metal fibers. A program of tests and calculation has been defined on the basis of Spanish and European regulations, and it will allow a future certification of the solution.
