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Following the adjudication of CEMOSA’s Framework Agreement for the execution of OWNER ENGINEERING services in the execution of photovoltaic plants in Portugal, CEMOSA has a relevant participation in the renewable energy sector in Portugal, where it already participates through the execution of the Quality Control in the Alto Tâmega Hydroelectric Development works, one of the largest hydroelectric complexes in Europe in the last 25 years.

This Framework Agreement, which will enable the development of photovoltaic renewable energy in Portugal, will involve the implementation of 149 MW in the Algarve and Tagus Valley regions. It has five photovoltaic plants: Paderne (30 MW), Setúbal (20 MW), Sobreda (10 MW), Alcohete (39 MW) and Carregado (50 MW).

This opportunity strengthens CEMOSA’s presence in the so-called clean energy sector, providing great experience in quality control and management and supervision of large projects.

In 2020, CEMOSA completed the property engineering services for the 500 MW Núñez de Balboa and 50 MW Andévalo photovoltaic plants, both of which have already been executed and energised, while it is currently carrying out the property engineering services for the 100 MW Campo Arañuelo I – II photovoltaic plant, the 328 MW Ceclavín photovoltaic plant and the project that is currently the largest photovoltaic park in Europe with 590 MW: the Francisco Pizarro photovoltaic plant.

All in all, CEMOSA is involved in the execution of more than 1,500 MW of clean energy through the construction of photovoltaic projects, which gives the company a great deal of experience in the sector and confidence in the success of its work.

The Federico García Lorca Airport (FGL) Granada-Jaén has started the reform and enlargement of the terminal building, as reported by several media.(see here). 

This work involves the enlargement and remodelling of the current terminal building in order to increase its capacity and services in view of the airport’s expected increase in traffic. The work began in May this year and has a completion period of 13 months.. 

CEMOSA’s functions in this action are: 

• Technical Assistance for the Control and Surveillance of the work.
• Site Management (ATDOCV).
• Health and Safety Coordination Services.
• Environmental coordination and auditing of operational safety/aeronautical safety.

For this purpose, CEMOSA has set up a joint venture with the company INSERAIL, thus forming the so-called CEMOSA-INSERAIL joint venture as the successful bidder of the DIN 125-2018-6 contract entitled “Project Management and ATDOCV for the airports of the so-called southern region – Lot 6” of AENA. 

In addition to these works, this joint venture is carrying out the ‘Extension of the drainage of the airfield’ of the Granada-Jaén airport. The aim of this work is to improve the current drainage system of the airfield (construction of a new network of collectors and a storm tank). The works began in February of the present year and, although the execution period is 12 months, it is expected that they can be completed in the next 12 months. 

Located in Los Llanos industrial area, CEMOSA Zamora puts its knowledge and experience at the service of the province for various works in the field of engineering, including actions in linear infrastructures, wind farms, hydraulic installations, with Public Administrations such as the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, the Junta de Castilla y León or the Zamora Provincial Council.

Located in Los Llanos industrial area, CEMOSA Zamora puts its knowledge and experience at the service of the province for various works in the field of engineering, including actions in linear infrastructures, wind farms, hydraulic installations, with Public Administrations such as the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda, the Junta de Castilla y León or the Zamora Provincial Council.

At the beginning of June, CEMOSA signed the contract for TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES FOR WORKS EXECUTED BY THE PROVINCIAL COUNCIL’S WORKS DEPARTMENT.

With this contract, CEMOSA will provide technical assistance and quality control for all types of works and activities promoted by the Zamora Provincial Council. These actions mainly include the construction, repair, refurbishment and reinforcement of roads, works that require earthworks, foundations, pours, spreading of bituminous mixtures and structures, among others.

The contract also includes, in the municipal area, work on supply, sanitation, reservoirs, drinking water treatment plants and wastewater treatment plants.

The budget for this contract is €4,188,686.66 (VAT included)

The total contract execution period is 48 months, during which time all the necessary services will be provided, including taking the samples required for quality control, carrying out the relevant tests, as well as technical assistance in the drafting of studies and preliminary projects, the preparation of reports and the redimensioning of calculations.

CEMOSA participates in the scholarship project for students of the Higher Degree in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control in the DUAL Vocational Training modality, with the aim of showing our commitment to the training process, which recognises the student’s productivity achieved during their training. In addition, the scholarships cover the students’ travel and meal expenses. CEMOSA has signed a collaboration agreement with the IES No. 1 “Universidad Laboral” in Malaga, whose chemistry department is interested in teaching the aforementioned Higher Degree tutored by Jose Luis de Posadas.

This grant encourages the motivation of the students, whose training process of 2,000 hours spread over the two years that the cycle lasts, will be fruitful, as well as reinforcing the involvement and the feeling of belonging to the company.

This cycle provides quality education that stands out for its 1,100 hours of practical training and gives students the opportunity to focus their professional opportunities on working in companies or laboratories in different fields where it is necessary to carry out physical and physico-chemical tests, chemical and instrumental analysis of materials and products for quality control and research, as well as in those where it is necessary to carry out microbiological and biotechnical tests in environmental or food areas, among others.

After almost 4 years of exciting work, the eTEACHER project, led by CEMOSA, is coming to an end and we would like to share the results we have obtained.

The eTEACHER project has intensively researched on new ICT tools for the improvement of energy efficiency and comfort in buildings taking into account user behaviour.

During the final conference that will take place next Wednesday 30th June 2021, from 10:00 to 13:00, we will present the methodology used and the set of tools developed for user energy savings. In addition, the speakers will offer recommendations to policy makers to incentivise behavioural change and share lessons learned.

If you are interested in energy efficiency strategies to improve the energy behaviour of energy users, this Webinar is not to be missed.

To register, click here.

CEMOSA is committed to the continuous training of its employees.

In this way, the geotechnical department of the Panama office received training in which the test execution methodology, equipment recognition, functionality and importance of the test, data acquisition, processing, interpretation and analysis of results were explained. This training was given by geologist Avelino Suárez, from the company Geocivil98.

Training visit with students of the University of Granada

CEMOSA collaborates with several universities to help train the best professionals.

On May 24th, CEMOSA guided some students from the University of Granada to learn about geotechnical tests focused on the definition of geological risks in the field of urban planning. With this visit, they were able to observe everything from the execution of a borehole and the tests that can be carried out on them to geophysical methods, which allow us to define discontinuities in depth.

The geologist in charge of the visit was our colleague Juan Manuel Rodríguez and the professor of the University of Granada Jesús Garrido.

Below are some of the photographs taken during the visit:

The R&D&I area has passed the AENOR certification audit to renew its accreditation according to which we have implemented the R&D&I Management System in accordance with the requirements of the UNE 166002:2014 standard. The process took place on 19 and 20 April. The accreditation is valid until May 2024.

The R&D&I area has passed the AENOR certification audit to renew its accreditation according to which we have implemented the R&D&I Management System in accordance with the requirements of the UNE 166002:2014 standard. The process took place on 19 and 20 April. The accreditation is valid until May 2024.

AENOR has highlighted “the involvement and commitment of Senior Management in the R&D Management System through the establishment of the R&D strategy and the promotion of its alignment with CEMOSA’s activity”. It also highlights as strong points: the incorporation to the ‘Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking’ through the consortium led by CEMOSA, the generation of ideas proposals in 2020, the use of the Agile methodology for the implementation of results, as well as the training received to reinforce the competences of its staff, among others.

This certification is a recognition of the innovative work developed by CEMOSA.

This standard belongs to the family of UNE 166000 Standards, which aim to improve the competitiveness of companies through innovation, promote the development of R&D&I activities, guide in the planning, organisation and effective control of R&D&I units and activities and provide recognition to innovative organisations in the market.

More information: http://www.cemosa.es/idi/

In order to prevent a large part of the 160,000 m3 of wastewater treated at the Guadalhorce treatment plant (Malaga) from continuing to be discharged into the sea, 12 km of pipelines will be used to supply areas such as Torremolinos, Guadalmar and Churriana with recycled water.

This project, of great environmental value, aims to increase the tertiary treatment capacity of the treatment plant by 14,000 m3 per day and subsequently create a distribution network consisting of a reservoir, 12 km of pipes and the necessary pumping systems to pump the flow to the various destinations.

Among these points where the water will be consumed are facilities such as Malaga Airport, the Benitez campsite, the Parador de Golf in Guadalmar and the new residential areas planned in Churriana, among others.

In this project, CEMOSA has drafted the construction project using BIM methodology for this distribution network.

Link of interest: https://www.diariosur.es/malaga-capital/malaga-emasa-tuberias-kilometros-riego-agua-reciclada-ayuntamiento-depuradora-20210514171303-nt.html