FHECOR INGENIEROS CONSULTORES, S.A. has successfully completed the Sustainable Suppliers Training Program 2024 conducted by the United Nations Global Compact Spain. Through this program, we have expanded our knowledge on sustainability topics such as the 10 Principles of the Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Human Rights, Equality, Diversity, Anti-Corruption, Carbon Footprint, and more. Additionally, we have gained new resources to continue advancing the implementation of sustainable measures and to meet the requirements of our clients as well as the applicable regulations in the field of corporate sustainability.

On November 13, we signed a new contract with the Railway Infrastructure Administrator (ADIF) as part of a joint venture with INGEROP T3, S.L.U., and Centro de Estudios de Materiales y Control de Obra, S.A. (CEMOSA). The contract involves drafting construction projects for the renovation of the Granada-Almería section. Lot 1 focuses on the Granada-Iznalloz segment, with an execution period of 24 months. The work will involve drafting the construction project to define the details of the works to be carried out and the execution process. This level of development will enable the contracting and implementation of works between Granada (PK 56/417) and Iznalloz (PK 23/696) on the Granada-Moreda Line 416. The renovation will include improvements to all infrastructure elements, enhancing performance and increasing the competitiveness of this connection. This will allow for higher freight train capacity, accommodating trains up to 750 meters in length. Regarding existing structures in this section, there are eight concrete bridges, three masonry bridges, and three metal bridges. Additionally, adjustments will be made to both the vertical and horizontal clearances of 17 overpasses. This new contract adds to FHECOR's extensive experience in the field of railway infrastructure.

Nos complace anunciar que el Ministerio para la Transición Ecológica y el Reto Demográfico (MITERD) ha resuelto positivamente nuestra solicitud de inscripción en el Registro de huella de carbono, compensación y proyectos de absorción de dióxido de carbono y nos ha hecho entrega del correspondiente sello y certificado. Para completar esta inscripción ha sido necesario establecer objetivos de reducción futuros junto a un plan de mejora que incluye una serie de acciones a implementar en los próximos dos años. La Dirección de FHECOR considera este hecho un paso importante para la organización ya que consolida su compromiso con la sostenibilidad y la reducción de nuestro impacto ambiental y además fortalece nuestra reputación y relación con otras partes interesadas como grandes clientes que cada vez demandan más y ponen mayor énfasis en este tipo de cuestiones para seleccionar a sus proveedores.

Our CEO, José Romo, delivered a masterclass at the University of La Laguna (ULL) and the Vocational Training center, attended by over 200 Civil Engineering and Technical Architecture students, on the design of the Grand Pedestrian Ring of Padre Anchieta. The event was attended by the president of the Cabildo de Tenerife, the Rector of the University of La Laguna, other municipal authorities, and the regional manager of OHLA in the Canary Islands, the company responsible for executing this project. At FHECOR, we would like to thank the Cabildo de Tenerife and the University of La Laguna for this great opportunity. Find the URL here

Last week, the viaduct of Pago de Enmedio, located in the Sevillian municipality of La Rinconada, was inaugurated. This viaduct is part of the A-8009 Northern Access Highway to Seville. FHECOR, together with VSING INNOVA 2016, S.L., was commissioned by the Andalusian Government to draft the Alternatives Study, design and size the structure, and develop the acoustic protection and lighting elements of the viaduct, as part of the project prepared by the Andalusian Public Works Agency. It is estimated that this project will benefit more than 100,000 residents of Seville and the surrounding areas. The construction involved two pairs of twin viaducts (2 on the south side measuring 590 meters and 2 on the north side measuring 178 meters) and new connection branches to the northern roundabout, which links with the northern perimeter road of the urban development of Pago de Enmedio, in the Municipality of La Rinconada, approximately 5 km from Seville. At FHECOR Ingenieros Consultores, we are grateful for the trust placed in us and proud to have been part of this project that will help improve mobility between the capital and the northern region of the province of Seville.

On October 11th, the bridge over the Virilla River on National Route 32 in Costa Rica was opened to traffic following rehabilitation and reinforcement works carried out over the past few months. The bridge has been renamed as the Ricardo Saprissa Aymá Bridge. National Route 32 is one of the country's main roads, connecting San José with Limón, Costa Rica's main port on the Caribbean, with an estimated traffic of between 25,000 and 30,000 vehicles daily. The project and construction were managed by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), on behalf of the National Road Council (CONAVI). The solution, designed by FHECOR and executed by the consortium Grupo Puentes-Meco, includes the structural rehabilitation and expansion of the bridge deck, increasing the road’s capacity to the current two lanes, with the possibility of future expansion to three lanes. The bridge, originally built in the 1980s, has a total length of 285 meters, divided into 7 spans. It consists of a main bridge in the 3 central spans made of prestressed concrete segments with post-tensioned reinforcements, constructed using the balanced cantilever method, with a maximum span of 82.8 meters. The approach spans on both sides are made of double-T concrete beams. The structure exhibited various durability issues, combined with a general decrease in the strength of the concrete structural elements. Additionally, it was vulnerable to seismic events as it was not designed to meet modern seismic standards. The executed solution includes the expansion and reinforcement of the main bridge through the installation of a new external post-tensioning system and the strengthening of the post-tensioned box girder using carbon fiber fabrics on both sides. The approach spans, made of post-tensioned beams, have been replaced by new spans of the same type. To improve the structure’s seismic performance, the foundations and the lower sections of the piers have been reinforced, and new abutments have been constructed on both ends. Additionally, expansion joints were eliminated, and bearing devices were replaced. FHECOR was responsible for the design of the reinforcement and expansion, as well as for providing technical support to UNOPS throughout the project. Link to the video presentation of the works

Work continues on the 'Padre Anchieta' pedestrian footbridge in San Cristóbal de la Laguna on the Island of Tenerife. Four modules and access ramps have been installed, and together with TRAZAS INGENIERÍA, S.L., we are supervising the execution of the work. In the following link, you can see the impact it has had in the Canary media, mentioning the difficulties of the work and comparing them to the renovation of the new Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. Additionally, they emphasize the design by "José Romo, CEO of FHECOR Ingenieros Consultores, one of the most prestigious Civil Engineers in Spain with international recognition." Link: Gran Pasarela Anchieta Innovadoras Europa

During a recent visit to Telefónica's La Cabina, we had the opportunity to explore an innovative 2,000 m² technological environment, where key technologies such as IoT, virtual and mixed reality, digital twins, Smartcities, and advanced artificial intelligence applications were showcased. These facilities provided us with a personalized view of how these solutions can transform strategic sectors.

The "Diario de Lanzarote" has published an article about the typological study of structures carried out by FHECOR for the protection of the LZ-703 road in Los Hervideros, located in the southwest of the Lanzarote island. The road runs through the Volcanes Natural Park, making landscape integration the most important consideration for the project. Additionally, the route of this road was designed by the renowned Canarian artist César Manrique. Currently, the road has been closed since February 2021 due to land subsidence caused by wave action. TRAGSA awarded FHECOR the study of alternatives for this location, which is one of the most important tourist attractions on the island of Lanzarote. Link to the article

Last September 4, we signed with the “Sociedad Estatal de Infraestructuras del Transporte Terrestre” (SEITT), a new contract for the DRAWING UP OF SEVERAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS FOR THE REPAIR OF STRUCTURAL PATHOLOGIES AND THE PERFORMANCE OF INVENTORIES, INSPECTIONS AND STRUCTURAL REPORTS ON BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES OF THE STATE ROAD NETWORK MANAGED BY SEITT, S.M.E., S.A., with a term of 48 months. The works will consist in the preparation of inventory sheets, the carrying out of main and special inspections, the analysis and preparation of the corresponding simple and complex conservation action reports, and the drafting of construction projects for the repair of structural pathologies. The structures covered by the contract are located on the R-4 highway and its associated sections of the M-50 (T2) and M-31 highway between the provinces of Madrid and Toledo. FHECOR offers the contract its knowledge and experience of more than 25 years in the conservation and rehabilitation of road works.