“Industrialized Construction: The Transformation the Sector Needs?” New Podcast from the Chair of Decent and Sustainable Housing
In this episode, Francisco Diéguez, Director General of the Institute of Construction Technology of Catalonia (ITeC), delves into the evolution toward industrialized construction and the advantages it brings to the sector.
The Podcast Program of the Chair in Dignified and Sustainable Housing of the UPF Barcelona School of Management, directed by Ramon Bastida and in collaboration with the Metropolitan House Foundation, presents exclusive interviews with leaders in the sector who reflect on different aspects related to the real estate market.
On this occasion, the Chair has released its fourth episode entitled “Industrialized Construction.” “The Transformation the Sector Needs?“, where Francisco Diéguez, CEO of the Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya (ITeC), analyzes the evolution from prefabrication to industrialized construction and the advantages it brings to the sector: efficiency, cost reduction, sustainability, and new opportunities for architects and engineers.
Francisco also addresses key challenges in the sector, from the labor shortage to the housing access crisis, and explains how industrialization can be an essential part of the solution. He also reflects on the role of sustainable materials such as wood, the growth potential of this type of construction, and the conditions necessary for Catalonia to consolidate its position as a leader in the industrialized ecosystem.
- You can listen the Podcast in Open Spotify
Francisco Diéguez, CEO of Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya (ITeC), , an organization that promotes innovation in the sector, fostering a change based on sustainable construction, the promotion of active rehabilitation policies, and New methods for managing the construction process, supported by the study of the building’s life cycle and new technologies.