Innovation and digital transformation
We drive the transformation of the construction sector based on knowledge and leveraged by digital technologies and tools.
+20 projects
innovation certified by Minciencias
11 years in the Making
driving internal and open innovation
+300 pieces
3D printed with concrete
6 Patents
investment
Open innovation spaces
We seek to leverage the open innovation ecosystem by fostering business sustainability, strengthening partnerships, leveraging solutions developed by startups, SMEs, and other companies, or developing solutions for shared challenges.
Innovation space
Innovation Habitat
The fourth laboratory in the INNpulsa – CEmprende network of physical spaces in the country and the second in the city of Medellín.
This space is located in the Buró 4.0 Building in Medellín, Antioquia, where entrepreneurs connect with CEmprende's strategic allies nationwide, hold networking events and activities, co-create, and engage in open innovation challenges and initiatives for the construction, infrastructure, and real estate sectors.
Innovation space
Innovation Center
A space located at the Antioquia School of Engineering, connecting with the innovation ecosystem and creating new solutions that positively impact our business and society. Here, we connect with new talents who can later become great leaders of transformation and change for the construction sector.
Innovation space
Conconcreto Lab University of Miami
This alliance aims to support research into the digitalization of construction, robotics, information modeling, 3D printing, and sustainability in Florida, and several projects are currently underway.
Innovation hotspots
Incorporating drone technology into inspections
Drones to measure construction progress and conduct remote inspections, incorporating augmented reality and BIM models into real-time images.
Innovation hotspots
Sustainability study
The lab will analyze Florida's current status in sustainability efforts in the building sector, with the goal of proposing a collaborative pilot project that will generate value for the environment.
Innovation hotspots
BIM methodology
Improving the BIM skills of future industry professionals is a priority for Conconcreto, which is why a case study on programming, budgeting, and design will be conducted for one of the housing projects.
Most innovative projects
Large format Conconcreto 3D printer:
In 2016, the company's engineers developed the first large-format 3D printer in Colombia, capable of printing walls, columns, prefabricated pieces, among others.
Origami House
A housing unit project printed using 3D additive technology and equipped with energy, water, and bioclimatic systems, making it a sustainable model for the construction and use of efficient housing. The 24 m2 functional unit includes a bedroom, bathroom, living/dining room, and kitchen. The space comprises 32 printed pieces. 30 continuous hours of printing are distributed over three weeks.
Urban furniture and decorative pieces in 3D printing in concrete:
More than 300 items have been printed using this technology, including benches, tables, and chairs, which are part of the company's portfolio of innovative products.
Conconcreto Metaverse
We ventured into the world of the metaverse to boost the company's real estate projects, with a virtual salesroom to break down geographical boundaries and access housing projects in Colombia.
Ideas that are worthwhile
An internal innovation program that recognizes the ingenuity and creativity of our employees, enabling them to optimize time, reduce costs, and innovate.
Categories:
- New business models
- Digital transformation
- Sustainability
- Materials and construction processes
Recognitions in Innovation
Mutual recognition
Recognition from Colciencias for choosing us as one of the 89 highly innovative companies in Colombia (2016)
Mutual recognition
Great Culture to Innovate certified Conconcreto as a company with an exemplary innovative culture in the country, at the first organizational meeting on innovation culture entitled: Innovation Catalyst (2019)
Mutual recognition
Camacol Antioquia Innovation Award (2nd place) for the company's advancements in large-format 3D printing in concrete, which included the construction of a habitable housing module at EIA University and the development of urban furniture pieces. (2019)
Mutual recognition
Proptech Awards: Conconcreto was recognized as the best construction company with technology applications at the Proptech Latam awards ceremony, for being a company that is committed to innovation in the sector, a pioneer in prefabrication, and that leverages technologies such as 3D concrete printing and BIM modeling. (2021)
Mutual recognition
ANDI Business Innovation Ranking: an annual publication that aims to recognize the effort, performance, and achievements of companies in the country's innovation dynamics. For the second consecutive year, Conconcreto is among the Top 20 nationally and continues to be the leading company in the construction sector. (2021-2022)
Mutual recognition
Minciencias Recognition for the “Innovación Conconcreto” Research Group: Thanks to our research projects, we achieved this recognition and some of our results include research theses, scientific articles and patents.
Invention Patents
February 2018 Approach caisson
Reusable metal structure for quick assembly and disassembly on site.
- Optimize construction execution time
- Reduces the environmental impact of this type of construction.
February 2018 Basket for moving material
Automatic baskets for moving material from one place to another, especially in hard-to-reach places
- Reusable basket
- Minimizes costs in the execution of the work
November 2018 Mobile bench for prestressed elements
Device for the construction of concrete structural elements subjected to compressive stresses prior to their commissioning (prestressed elements).
- It guarantees the rigidity and load capacity necessary to create a concrete and steel configuration.
- Provide combined tension-compression resistance performance.
July 2018 Frame system with mechanical connections
Construction systems for column-column and beam-column joints.
- Construction systems that use prefabricated elements joined together with secondary and reinforced concrete
August 2020 L-shaped connection device for concrete elements
Device for connecting two or more building elements, allowing the directions of the elements to be adjusted.
- Specifically, these are “L” type angular connections to connect construction elements such as prefabricated concrete elements.
February 2022 Building Materials Modulation System (BIMOS)
A computer-implemented method that quantifies, optimizes, and distributes pieces of construction material, which may include materials for false ceilings and surface coverings such as tiles, among others.
