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The Community of Madrid has completed the first half of 2025 with significant progress in implementing BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology in its public tenders. During this period, there have been 30 tenders totaling 137 million euros, solidifying the region’s position as one of the leaders in this area in Spain. Andalusia ranks second in tenders, while Catalonia is at the forefront with 39.
This growth reflects an institutional commitment to a more collaborative working model. According to Borja Sánchez Ortega, Project Director and head of the International BIM Manager master’s program at the consulting firm Espacio BIM, the BIM methodology allows for the concentration of crucial project information, enhancing efficiency and reducing errors during the execution of works. This approach contributes to more sustainable and high-quality development.
Among the notable projects is the award by the Autonomous University of Madrid, which has granted the use of a parcel for 38.56 million euros, as well as significant tenders from the railway manager ADIF, which include a building maintenance contract valued at 37.7 million euros.
Additionally, the City of Madrid has launched significant initiatives, such as the maintenance of the M-30, with an investment of 22.24 million euros, and the development of an urban management platform valued at 9.33 million. Other entities, such as the General Directorate of Roads and the Ministry for Ecological Transition, along with municipalities like Getafe, have begun integrating BIM into their processes, covering everything from the rehabilitation of sports infrastructure to investments in technologies for facility management.
The growing adoption of BIM is also accompanied by a rising demand for specialized training. The search for quality programs has intensified among professionals in the sector who wish to lead the digital transformation in construction. With 17 entities participating in BIM tenders, Madrid reaffirms its position in the field of public construction, standing out not only for the volume of investment but also for the diversity of applications of this methodology. Thus, the Community of Madrid is emerging as a benchmark for a more efficient and technologically advanced model in public construction and infrastructure management.
Referrer: MiMub in Spanish