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Soundproofing industrial buildings: how to improve acoustic comfort without losing functionality

Soundproofing industrial buildings: how to improve acoustic comfort without losing functionality

Acoustic comfort is still the great forgotten factor in the design and refurbishment of industrial spaces. Aspects such as lighting, ventilation or layout are prioritised, but noise takes a back seat… until it really starts to have an impact.

NewsJuly 30, 2025
Innovations applied to the fabrication of steel structures

Innovations applied to the fabrication of steel structures

The fabrication of steel structures leaves no room for improvisation. What would happen if an error in a single steel part delayed the assembly of an entire industrial structure? This is precision work in which every part must fit first time, every weld must be exact and every delivery must arrive with guaranteed traceability. A real challenge that demands constant innovation.

NewsJuly 30, 2025
Designing waiting and rest areas in shops: improving the customer experience

Designing waiting and rest areas in shops: improving the customer experience

A tired customer buys less. And often they leave, not because they have not found what they were looking for, but because they needed to sit down for a moment and had nowhere to do so. As simple as that: having a space to take a breather. A strategic design of the space must also take the need to rest into account.

NewsJuly 30, 2025
Sustainable industrial layouts: 5 decisions that reduce impact and consumption

Sustainable industrial layouts: 5 decisions that reduce impact and consumption

What if your facility's layout affected not only productivity, but also energy consumption, waste management and the environmental footprint of the business? Had you considered that? In industrial settings, layout design has almost always been approached from the standpoint of operational efficiency and safety. But more and more companies are discovering that the decisions taken on the drawing board also have a direct impact on the sustainability of the facility.

NewsJuly 30, 2025
3D printing in architecture: what can and cannot be printed on an industrial construction site

3D printing in architecture: what can and cannot be printed on an industrial construction site

You will no doubt have heard it said that "with 3D printing you can build entire buildings". And although the phrase sounds good, the reality (at least in the industrial sector) needs some qualification.

NewsJuly 23, 2025
Digital twins: how to anticipate problems with virtual models

Digital twins: how to anticipate problems with virtual models

What if you could detect a breakdown before it happens? Or know which part of your facility is losing efficiency without the need for physical inspections? Many plant, maintenance or logistics managers work at a major disadvantage: lack of visibility. Decisions are taken with partial information, reacting once the damage has already been done. The problem is not a lack of technology, but the disconnect between the physical space and the data it generates.

NewsJuly 16, 2025
Smart layouts: design and technology at the service of space

Smart layouts: design and technology at the service of space

For a long time, designing a layout meant deciding where to put everything: workstations, common areas, machinery, shelving. It was a static exercise, but that is changing. Today, layout design can go much further.

NewsJuly 9, 2025
Design automation with AI: are we close to generative architecture?

Design automation with AI: are we close to generative architecture?

Design automation is no longer an experimental idea. In cutting-edge architecture and industrial engineering practices, tools based on artificial intelligence are already transforming the way spaces are conceived from the initial stage.

NewsJune 26, 2025
New materials and construction solutions in industrial architecture

New materials and construction solutions in industrial architecture

In industrial architecture, major changes do not always come from disruptive structures; they also come from new materials and what they bring: they improve energy performance, reduce construction time and extend the service life of buildings.

NewsJune 17, 2025
Offices of the future: 5 trends in smart workspace design

Offices of the future: 5 trends in smart workspace design

Does it make sense to keep designing offices as if work had not changed? For decades, workspaces responded to hierarchical models and rigid structures that are now under review. Technology, remote working and a new awareness of mental health have shaken up the traditional idea of the office.

NewsJune 16, 2025
Advantages of using cobots for industrial palletising

Advantages of using cobots for industrial palletising

Palletising is an essential task in industry, but when it is done manually, problems can arise, above all because of the physical strain it places on operators. Repeating the same movements for hours increases the risk of injury and fatigue. To optimise this process, many companies are introducing cobots (collaborative robots).

NewsJune 4, 2025
Checkout area design in retail stores: make the last impression a positive one!

Checkout area design in retail stores: make the last impression a positive one!

The customer has walked through the whole store, chosen their products and is ready to pay. This is the moment to give the shopping experience a finishing touch, by designing a pleasant checkout area that leaves a positive impression on the customer and encourages them to come back.

NewsMay 29, 2025
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