Sacyr's Blog

From robots that deliver coffee to chairs that rearrange themselves after a meeting, this is the challenge facing two large companies with an ambitious goal: to transform an area equivalent to about 200 football fields into a smart city project run solely by artificial intelligence.

Fernando Rodríguez, Applied Economics professor at USAL, tells us about natural capital measuring, useful to compensate the impact our actions have on ecosystems.

In order to prevent falls during the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, a safety net was installed under the structure. Workers also wore face masks, anti-glare goggles and wind cream. To successfully erect this megastructure, multiple technical, safety and economic barriers had to be overcome.

At Sacyr Agua through “Proyecto ODOUR” , we have developed four efficient technologies to treat odors in industrial processes and water purification. 

While skyscrapers make the most of vertical space, they also pose significant safety and economic challenges. China has banned the construction of buildings taller than 500 metres. We investigate the extent to which building height can become an insurmountable handicap.