Construction Industrialization II

In a context of growing complexity and transformation in the construction sector, this university microcredential, designed in collaboration with iCONS, the Construction Industrialisation Cluster of Navarre, represents the training evolution for professionals seek to delve in and specialise their competencies in digital change and advancement towards a more modern and efficient construction.

Modality: hybrid
Credits: 4 ECTS (40 class hours)
Registration opens: 24/03/2025
Fees: € 420 | Fee with discounts: € 126 (Check conditions)
Teaching dates: from 11/09/2025 to 27/11/2025

Financiado por UE, Gobierno de España, Gobierno de Navarra, UPNA

This course is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.

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Collaborating

This programme is developed delivered within the robust ecosystem of Navarre, supported by a committed public administration, an industrial cluster of excellence, and the strategic collaboration of the BAI Foundation. It is designed to equip experts with sophisticated tools and innovative approaches to address the most demanding challenges of the market.

The curriculum offers an integrated approach combining advanced theory with applied practice, focusing on critically and multidimensionally analysing advanced models of digitalisation and industrialisation, identifying disruptive trends, designing construction projects based on industrialised systems with sustainability and efficiency criteria, and leading collaborative initiatives that foster innovation and excellence in the sector’s transformation.

Places: 35
Language: Spanish
Location: Arrosadia Campus (UPNA)

Industrialised Components.
Fundamentals of Manufacturing.
Lean Manufacturing y Lean Construction.
Sustainability.
New Technologies.
Funding.
Team-based Practice.

Admission profile:

Professionals (engineer, architect, technical architect, or other related roles in the sector) interested in advancing construction industrialisation and wishing to deepen their understanding—building upon a basic knowledge—of emerging methodologies and technologies to optimise processes and enhance skills, aged between 25 and 64 at the start date of the training.

If, after the admission process, there are still available spots, individuals under 25 or over 64 years old - at the start of the course - who meet the profile and access requirements may be admitted. These places will be assigned strictly in order of registration until the quota is filled.

Access requirements:

High School Diploma, Intermediate Vocational Training Certificate, or equivalent (EQF level 3).
Responsible declaration confirming compliance with the required candidate profile, including a brief description. Download here the document, complete it, and attach it to your application.

Selection criteria:

1. Workers of institutions belonging to the iCONS cluster, in registration order.
2. Workers of institutions not belonging to the iCONS cluster, in registration order.

Once the course has begun, the final list of admitted participants will be published.

Outcomes

To critically and multidimensionally analyse and evaluate advanced models and case studies of digitalisation and industrialisation in construction, identifying disruptive trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvement in specialised contexts.
To design and assess construction projects based on industrialised systems, integrating efficiency, sustainability, and cutting-edge criteria to optimise processes and outcomes.
To lead and manage collaborative initiatives within industrialisation, fostering the integration of advanced competencies and the application of innovative methodologies in multidisciplinary teams.

Training goals

To consolidate and deepen the integration and contextualisation of specialised knowledge.
To optimise advanced technical competencies and innovative methodologies.
To promote strategic management and high-impact intersectoral collaboration.

Academic Management: José Vicente Valdenebro García, associate professor (tenured) of the Department of Engineering at UPNA.
Academic Co-Management: Íñigo Porres García, manager of the iCONS cluster.
UPNA Faculty Collaborators
- Fernando Veiga Suárez, Associate Professor.
- Jorge San Miguel Indurain, lecturer.
- José Vicente Valdenebro García, Associate Professor (tenured).
External Collaborators:
- Juan Carlos Cabrero Seral, Director of the Specialist Technician in Industrialised Construction course of the Technical Architects and Architects Association of Madrid.
- Sandra Llorente Monleón, lecturer at Polytechnical University of Madrid and in the the Specialist Technician in Industrialised Construction course of the Technical Architects and Architects Association of Madrid.
- Ricardo Orbara López, Head of Prescription at SALTOKI.
- David Ilundáin Goñi, Technical Director at Viguetas Navarras.
- Diego Núñez Jiménez, Sales and Business Development Director at Madergia.
- Unai Gorroño Urrecha, Commercial Director at EGOIN.
- Javier Álvarez Baigorri, Health and Safety, Production, Logistics and Prefabricated Assembly Adviser.
- Javier Pérez Herreras, Full Professor of Achitectural Projects and director of Taller Básico de Arquitectura.
- Jesús María Nieva Preciado, Commercial Residencial Head at Molins Precast Solutions.
- Fernando Cerveró Romero, Partner at THiNK Productivity, focused on Lean Constructions.
- Teresa Batlle Pagès, Partner at Picharchitects.
- Rebeca Arnedo Lasheras, Business Developer at Sustainn.
- Jerónimo Alonso Martín, building BIM manager at BIM Project & LEAN Constructions.
- Daniel Rico Aldaz, Founder of Phenomenon Robotics.
- Susana Barásoain Arrondo, Manager at 3NEO Plataforma Tecnológica and Functional Print Cluster.

Timetable: Thursday, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.
The room will be notified by e-mail to the participants before the course begins.

The final grade will be determined based on the following weightings:

Minimum attendance of 8 0% of class hours: 30 %
Individual exercise or project which might be multiple-choice tests or short-answer exercises: 40 %
Exercise or team project: 30 %

Obtaining the microcredential is subject to passing the enrolled ECTS credits, in accordance with Article 27 of the Regulations Governing UPNA's Own Degree Programmes.

Standard Tuition Fee: € 420

Refer to the public fees for UPNA's Own Degrees for information on applicable exemptions.

Tuition fee with a discount:

€ 126 - 70 % funded by European Funds for admitted participants who are between 25 and 64 years old at the start of the course.
€ 63 - 15 % additional funding for workers of institutions belonging to the iCONS cluster of the Construction Industrialization of Navarre, who are between 25 and 64 years old.

Tuition aid grant procedure

Check here the procedure to be granted aids to see whether you meet the eligibility criteria for financial aid during the registration process.

Grants are only available to individuals whose tuition is not funded by any entity.

This microcredential is standalone and is not linked to any other academic programme.