Castile and León has taken a significant step toward the digitalization of its public sector with the implementation of BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology. To date, 16 public works projects have been tendered during the first half of 2025, totaling an overall amount of €649.73 million. This progress positions the region as the second most active in the country in adopting this technology, surpassed only by Andalusia.
The BIM methodology focuses on creating a digital model that contains all relevant information about a project, fostering collaboration among the various stakeholders involved. According to Borja Sánchez Ortega, Project Manager at Espacio BIM, this tool optimizes coordination between teams, minimizes errors, and facilitates decision-making from the initial stages of the project to its final operation.
Eight awarding entities have been involved in these projects, covering everything from drafting to execution and technical assistance. Among the most relevant entities is ADIF, which has led the use of BIM with four tenders exceeding €637 million. Noteworthy is the execution of the Pancorbo-Ameyugo sub-section of the Madrid-Basque Country High-Speed Line, with a budget of €362.98 million, as well as the complete renovation of the Valladolid Campo Grande Station, which includes an investment of €253.13 million for construction and over €21 million for consulting and oversight.
The General Directorate of Highways has awarded three contracts totaling over €9 million, aimed at drafting and updating projects on key highways for mobility in the community. Additionally, several administrations have begun implementing this methodology in different interventions, such as the University of Valladolid, which has launched a tender for €2.1 million for the construction of a multi-sports court on the Segovia campus.
The Public Land Business Entity (SEPES) has also awarded the drafting of housing projects in León and Ávila focused on affordable rentals, while the Agricultural Technological Institute has contracted the rehabilitation of the Enological Station of Castile and León. The Junta has promoted tenders in cultural and educational areas, such as the rehabilitation of the Casa Quemada in Valpuesta, a historic building.
The Ministry of Defense and the Public Infrastructure and Environment Company of Castile and León have adopted this methodology in various projects. Although the use of BIM is not yet mandatory in all phases of procurement, its growing presence in initiatives of various scales signifies a strong commitment from Castile and León to build more efficiently, sustainably, and collaboratively. This suggests a consolidation of this trend in the near future.
Source: MiMub in Spanish
