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Industrial safety by design: how to prevent risks before building

Industrial safety by design: how to prevent risks before building

Did you know that many serious accidents in industrial plants originate in design errors? We are not talking about operational failures or negligence during production, but about decisions made long before the first wall goes up. That is why it is so important to address industrial safety from the very beginning.

NewsFebruary 19, 2026
Life cycle of an industrial facility: why plan for the long term

Life cycle of an industrial facility: why plan for the long term

Many (if not most) of the decisions that determine the performance of an industrial facility are made before a final drawing is produced. At that early stage, when the talk is of timescales, investment and production needs, clients rarely think about a concept that will become very important over time: the life cycle of their industrial facility.

NewsFebruary 5, 2026
Types of sandwich panel and their uses in industrial construction

Types of sandwich panel and their uses in industrial construction

Sandwich panels have become one of the most widely used systems in industrial construction thanks to the insulation they provide, their speed of installation and their good performance outdoors. But they do not all perform the same way or serve the same purpose. Each type meets different technical requirements, and choosing the right one determines the performance of the building.

NewsJanuary 28, 2026
Technical keys to choosing the roof of an industrial building

Technical keys to choosing the roof of an industrial building

What if you choose the wrong roof for your building? It is one of the most critical decisions in the whole project. And also one of the most underestimated. Choosing the right roof is not just a question of price or of what has “always” been done. The decision affects insulation, fire performance, condensation, the durability of the building, maintenance costs for years... As you can see, it is a choice of enormous importance.

NewsJanuary 21, 2026
Where and what for: practical uses of Scan to BIM

Where and what for: practical uses of Scan to BIM

When we talk about technologies such as 3D scanning or BIM modelling, it is easy to stay in the realm of theory: digitalisation, efficiency, error reduction... All of that sounds very good, but how does it translate into real projects?

NewsJanuary 15, 2026
Successes and mistakes in retail shop design

Successes and mistakes in retail shop design

To create a successful physical shop, there are many factors to take into account: from commercial strategy and brand identity to lighting and the choice of materials. However, we still see projects in which aesthetic decisions are taken before the functional criteria have been defined. And the result is always the same: attractive but inefficient spaces.

NewsJanuary 8, 2026
From industrial building to office: how to transform industrial buildings into modern workspaces

From industrial building to office: how to transform industrial buildings into modern workspaces

When you think about where to locate offices, conventional options probably spring to mind: an urban unit, a business building or a space already designed for administrative use. However, there is another possibility that many companies overlook and that may be more versatile than it seems.

NewsDecember 29, 2025
5 common mistakes when choosing an industrial building (and how to avoid them)

5 common mistakes when choosing an industrial building (and how to avoid them)

Choosing an industrial building is a decision that directly affects how your company will operate in the future. But what at first sight looks like a spacious and suitable space may hide aspects that will condition day-to-day operations, the possibility of growth or the way the building can be adapted to what you really need.

NewsDecember 22, 2025
Flexible industrial buildings: how to adapt to new processes without major refurbishment

Flexible industrial buildings: how to adapt to new processes without major refurbishment

Many companies feel they are moving faster than their facilities. Acquiring new machines or changing production means making adjustments to the building… and it is not always easy to do so without compromising activity. That is because their space is not flexible enough.

NewsDecember 19, 2025
Prefabricated steel vs. traditional construction: which pays off more?

Prefabricated steel vs. traditional construction: which pays off more?

Before the first column goes up on site, there is one decision that shapes the entire project: the construction system. Choosing between a prefabricated steel structure and traditional construction is a strategic choice that affects efficiency, maintenance and return on investment.

NewsDecember 11, 2025
7 trends in industrial space design 2026: how industrial buildings and production spaces are evolving

7 trends in industrial space design 2026: how industrial buildings and production spaces are evolving

What will we see in industrial space design over the coming year? The 2026 trends point in a clear direction: industrial buildings are designed with an eye on how processes will evolve, not just on initial needs.

NewsDecember 4, 2025
9 design mistakes that send your industrial building's operating costs soaring

9 design mistakes that send your industrial building's operating costs soaring

Good design not only defines how an industrial building is constructed, but how it will perform throughout its service life. When that phase is approached without an overall vision or delegated without technical experience, costs soar.

NewsNovember 26, 2025
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