UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC)

 UNIVERSITAT POLITECNICA DE CATALUNYA (UPC), Spain – Coordinator

The Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya · BarcelonaTech (UPC) is a public institution dedicated to higher education and research, specialised in the fields of engineering, architecture, science and technology. In a highly creative context, the UPC’s research, teaching and management projects are based on the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, solidarity, cooperation, sustainability, efficiency, transparency and social responsibility. They also reflect the University’s commitment to the environment and to change. With a focus on intellectual rigour, critical thinking, a cross-disciplinary approach to knowledge, educational innovation and entrepreneurship, the UPC produces competent professionals with the skills they need to tackle present and future challenges. The activity that goes on at UPC campuses and schools has made the University a benchmark institution. The University harnesses the potential of basic and applied research, and transfers technology and knowledge to society. These actions make the UPC—in partnership with industry—an agent and driver of economic and social change. The UPC puts its scientific and technological infrastructure at the service of research groups and centres, researchers and students, professionals, companies and institutions. As a leading member of international networks of excellence, the UPC has a privileged relationship with global scientific and educational organisations. As a result, the University is at an advantage when it comes to attracting international talent.

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft), The Netherlands

The Delft University of Technology (TU Delft; Dutch: Technische Universiteit Delft) is the oldest and largest Dutch public technical university, located in Delft, The Netherlands. It is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

INSTITUT MINES-TELECOM (IMT), France

INSTITUT MINES-TELECOM (IMT), France

IMT Atlantique is a new technological university that focuses on digital technology, energy, and the environment with the objectives of contributing to economic development and ecological and societal transition through education, research and innovation. IMT Atlantique is one of the top 10 engineering schools in France, and one of the top 400 universities in the world in THE World University Ranking. IMT Atlantique is part of the IMT (Institut Mines Telecom) group, number one group of engineering and management schools in France.

FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION (TECNALIA), Spain

FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH & INNOVATION (TECNALIA), Spain

TECNALIA is the leading private and independent research and technology organisation in Spain and one of the largest in Europe. Our goal is to transform technology into GDP, meaning wealth to improve people’s quality of life through generation of business opportunities for industry.

C5LAB – SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ASSOCIATION (C5Lab)

C5LAB – SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS ASSOCIATION (C5Lab), Portugal

C5Lab – Sustainable Construction Materials Association is a collaborative laboratory and R&D platform that aims to find innovative technologies for the production of cement, mortar and concrete with a reduced CO2 footprint. It has three main lines of research: 1) Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage; 2) Energy Transition and Efficiency; and 3) Novel Cementitious Materials and Innovation in Construction. With ATIC, CIMPOR, SECIL, the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) and the Laboratório Nacional de Engenharia Civil (LNEC) as partners, C5Lab establishes a link between industry and scientific institutions to drive innovation within the cement sector and throughout the construction value chain.

HERCAL ZERO SL (H-ZERO)

HERCAL ZERO SL (H-ZERO), Spain

HERCAL is a young company whose main activity is demolitions and the execution of civil works projects, from excavation and earthworks to the final delivery of the work. H-ZERO is Spain’s first plant dedicated to recovering and washing waste from construction, excavation, and demolition to obtain excellent-quality recycled aggregates. Beyond managing waste, HERCAL ZERO turns each demolition into a resource bank, reusing waste to manufacture sustainable concrete.

DIGITALTWIN TECHNOLOGY GMBH (DTT)

DIGITALTWIN TECHNOLOGY GMBH (DTT), Germany

Digital Twin Technology GMBH (DTT) is at the forefront of revolutionizing industries through cutting-edge digital twin solutions. It specializes in providing advanced technologies and expertise to the manufacturing, construction, automotive, semiconductor, and ICT sectors. With a deep understanding of these industries, DTT empowers organizations to unlock their true potential and embrace the future of digitalization.

PANELLINIA ENOSI DIPLOMATOUCHON MICHANIKON ERGOLIPTON DIMOSION ERGON (PEDMEDE)

PANELLINIA ENOSI DIPLOMATOUCHON MICHANIKON ERGOLIPTON DIMOSION ERGON (PEDMEDE), Greece

Panhellenic Association of Engineers Contractors of Public Works (PEDMEDE) representing the Construction sector in Greece upon its establishment in 1935, covers all the range of companies dealing with the construction of public works.PEDMEDE acts as a key stakeholder for providing feedback and input from the Greek construction labor market perspective and is strongly involved in related initiatives and EU projects and programs.

HOLCIM INNOVATION CENTER SAS (HIC), France

The Holcim Innovation Center is the global R&D center for Holcim Group, a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions with net sales of CHF 27.0 billion in 2023. Driven by our purpose to build progress for people and the planet, we are on a mission to decarbonize building while improving living standards for all. We empower our customers across all regions to build better with less, with a broad range of low-carbon and circular solutions, from ECOPact and ECOPlanet to our circular technology platform ECOCycle®. Through innovative systems, from Elevate roofing to PRB insulation, Holcim makes buildings more sustainable in use, driving energy efficiency and green retrofitting. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are on the way to becoming a net-zero company with 1.5°C targets validated by SBTi.

TRACIMAT

TRACIMAT

Tracimat is a non-profit Flemish demolition management organization which monitors materials from demolition/renovation from its origin until the first processor, with the aim of improving reuse and high-grade recycling. Tracimat certifies the quality of pre-demolition audits as well as the selective demolition process by issuing a “certificate of selective demolition” for demolition waste that has been selectively and safely collected and subsequently gone through a tracing system. Quality is pursued by daily monitoring demolition sites to identify bottlenecks to which solutions are found through research projects. Additionally, Tracimat raises awareness and offers in-depth training for experts and contractors on the different stages of the recycling and reuse process, including hazardous waste identification, high recycling/reuse potential, selective demolition techniques and recycler’s acceptance criteria.

INSTITUTO SUPERIOR TECNICO (IST), Portugal

Instituto Superior Técnico aims to contribute to the development of society, promoting and sharing excellence in higher education in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Science and Technology. Técnico offers Bachelor, Master and PhD programmes, lifelong training and develops Research, Development and Innovation (RD&I) activities, which are essential to provide an education based on the top international standards.
CERIS, a research unit of IST, carries out fundamental and applied research in Civil Engineering, while fostering advanced education and training. Its mission is to generate and disseminate scientific knowledge, engaging innovative scientists, talented students and industry-leading professionals. Within the Built and Natural Environments, research areas include structures, rehabilitation, eco-friendly materials, solutions, and technologies, environment and ecosystems preservation, hydraulic infrastructures and water resources, and urban, regional and transportation/mobility systems. CERIS contributes to 13 out of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals, including poverty eradication, well-being, clean water, affordable and clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action. It upholds five core values, namely Collaboration, Excellence, Respect, Innovation, and Seriousness, while anchored in three core pillars of Research, Education, and Society, simultaneously concerned with management efficiency and financial sustainability. CERIS conducts interdisciplinary research in four thematic strands and is organized into six research groups covering Civil Engineering and related fields. CERIS hosts advanced laboratories and has 380+ people, collaborating with national and international institutions.

VITO, Belgium

VITO is a leading European independent research and technology organization specializing in cleantech and sustainable development, employing over 1,000 experts from 48 different nationalities. Within the DISCOVER project, the Sustainability and Circularity Assessment team, along with the team focused on Sustainable Materials Management, play a key role. These teams bring extensive expertise in evaluating the energy transition, the material impacts of buildings and innovations in the built environment, leveraging advanced digital tools to support the EU’s climate goals. As part of EnergyVille, they benefit from groundbreaking research and innovative test facilities in sustainable energy systems, further enhancing their capacity to contribute to a more sustainable future.

TREE CAPITAL SP.Z.O.O. (TREE), Poland

Group TREE is a demolition and earthmoving contractor from Warsaw, Poland, with almost 25 years of expierience in the field. The range of services we currently provide is broad and includes:
• Comprehensive demolition works;
• Earthworks and construction works (including remediation and earthworks with 2D and 3D machine control systems);
• Recyckling activities of demolition materials;
• Hiring of construction machinery and containers;
• Soil stabilization.
We know that our actions have an impact not only on the appearance of the nearby area but also on the quality of the environment, therefore our motto is: “By changing the environment, we create a better future”.

UPC TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CIT UPC)

UPC TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CIT UPC)

The UPC Technology Center (CIT UPC) is a foundation of the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya – BarcelonaTech (UPC) that aims to leverage the university’s research capabilities to drive innovation in companies, based on the knowledge and results from UPC research centres. The UPC develops comprehensive, multidisciplinary, turnkey technology solutions and offers a wide range of technological capabilities for projects in Advanced Manufacturing, Digital Transformation, Materials, Energy, Environment, Health, Logistics and Mobility, Infrastructure, Chemistry, Agrotech, and Urbanism and Sustainability technologies.

CIT UPC is committed to bringing more and better technology to the market by transforming knowledge into marketable technologies and building long-term, mutually beneficial collaborations with companies and organisations.