In partnership with the Green Building Council we are helping our customers in their transition towards sustainability
As a sign of our commitment to a more sustainable industry, and with the aim of joining forces and simplifying the work of our customers, we have taken the necessary steps to include ULMA solutions in the Green Building Council's Construction Materials Platform.
Saanich redevelopment project: Nigel House
In the heart of the Greater Victoria area of British Columbia, Canada, an ambitious redevelopment project is underway that will bring to life a modern six-storey building, which will have an underground parking level, for supportive housing and affordable housing.
The Carbon Footprint Certificate is an important milestone in ULMA's sustainability strategy
The calculation of the carbon footprint, together with the study and application of specific actions aimed at reducing the sources of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions resulting from its activity, are part of the measures included in ULMA's sustainability strategy aimed at minimising its environmental impact.
Gioia 20, a new iconic complex facing Gae Aulenti square in Milan
Facing Milan's picturesque Piazza Gae Aulenti is an impressive architectural ensemble consisting of two characteristic towers.
Solutions that have maximised efficiency in Lisbon metro expansion works
The expansion of the Lisbon Metropolitan yellow line comes to life with the new Estrela station, an engineering landmark that will make the route between Rato and Cais do Sodré circular. The works have been carried out on three construction fronts: The Pharmacy Building of the Old Military Hospital, the Station Shaft and the Station Tunnel.
50,000 kg BRIO scaffolding to repair the bridge over the Esera River
A cantilevered solution has been used for the restoration of the bridge, located in Huesca, so as not to interfere with vehicular traffic at any time.
Two new cut-and-cover tunnels on the E18 motorway in Norway
ULMA is participating in the construction of two cut-and-cover tunnels, Bjønnås and Grenland, along the new E18 motorway that will connect the cities of Langangen and Rugtvedt in Norway.
ULMA joins the commitment to move towards climate neutrality by 2050
ULMA's sustainability strategy includes adopting measures aimed at minimising its impact on the environment, mainly by integrating the concept of the circular economy and by calculating the carbon footprint and reducing the carbon emissions of its activity.
Working on a key project in Koszalin, Poland
The combination of two construction methods balanced cantilever and incremental launching method used in the ES-119 viaduct, a vital connection on the most important route in Pomerania, Poland, has increased efficiency and reduced work force.
BRIO Truss, the new solution of lattice for large spans and loads
In accordance with our maxim of designing safe and efficient solutions based on simplicity and versatility, we present the BRIO Truss, which consists of a lattice system compatible with the BRIO multidirectional scaffolding and valid for multiple applications.
ULMA joins the UN Global Compact supporting the initiative to create a more inclusive, prosperous and sustainable business fabric
In line with the strategic objective of reinforcing sustainability in all business activity, ULMA has shown its commitment and promoted collaboration to achieve a more sustainable economy by joining the United Nations Global Compact in March.
Our innovative ONADEK slab formwork wins Baugewerbe Product of the Year Award in Germany
The recoverable modular formwork ONADEK has been recognized by the German construction magazine Baugewerbe.
800-metre-long viaduct, supported by 19 piers and a arch
The Pardais viaduct is part of the new Elvas-Evora high-speed railway line, between Alandroal and the Eastern line. This is an important project that will connect all the lines of the Southern International Corridor, from the port of Sines to Spain.
The circular economy model, one of the main pillars of ULMA's sustainability strategy
This week, the World Circular Economy Forum is being held in Brussels, a meeting to promote the transformation towards more sustainable production and consumption, as well as to share the main innovations and advances in the circular economy, thus providing spaces for debate and the exchange of best practices.
14,000 m² of scaffolding for the repair of the bridge over the Rivera de Huesna watercourse, Seville
ULMA has provided scaffolding solutions for the restoration of the bridge over the Rivera de Huesna watercourse, which is located in the municipality of Villanueva del Río y Minas, and houses the railway line from Mérida to Los Rosales.
The renewal of FSC and PEFC certifications consolidates our commitment to environmental sustainability
This year we renewed the FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) and PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) Chain of Custody Certifications, which offer guarantees on the origin of the wood marketed by ULMA and certify compliance with the requirements of traceability of forest products to sustainable sources.
The BIM methodology: the benefits of digitalisation by and for the customer
Nerea Conde, Technical Applications Software Manager and Corporate BIM Manager: "BIM gives us a great overview and increases our capacity for organisation".
When trust leads to major construction projects: industrial projects in Mexico
Mexico has been putting efforts into boosting the growth of the country's energy infrastructure; new generation plants, new transmission and distribution lines, new gas pipelines and a new impetus for research and development.
We continue to evolve in order to be more competitive, to keep on building your trust
Iñaki Irizar, R&D Technical Director: "Digitalisation is a reality acquired naturally by ULMA's different departments and forms part of business development".
Discover the benefits of ULMA certified scaffolding: quality, efficiency and safety
We design, manufacture and offer a certified and flexible scaffolding system. It can be configured to every construction site and geometry need, as well as being adaptable to multiple applications in any sector: construction, industry, shipbuilding and shows. ULMA scaffolding, available for sale or rental, is robust, simple and easy to assemble and, above all, safe.
Digital services: Smart, customer-focused collaborative design tools
Ibai Lazkano, Strategic Marketing Manager: “The myULMA portal has created a closer, more transparent relationship with our customers, helping strengthen the trust between both parties”.
509 Third Avenue, construction of a 118 m high tower in Manhattan, USA
The new 118 m high residential tower is located in the popular Manhattan neighbourhood of Murray Hill. The 36 floors include 229 flats, retail space and landscaped grounds.
MK carriage for the construction of the Ollachea Tunnel in Puno
The Ollachea tunnel, located in Puno, Peru, is part of the 958-metre-long stretch 4 route of the Interoceánica Sur. This infrastructure will provide greater safety and avoid traffic through the city centre.
ULMA joins Forest Week, promoted by FSC®
Under the slogan “Trust the tree”, Forest Week will be held between 23 and 29 September. It is an annual campaign that serves to claim responsibility for and promote the fight against climate change and the loss of biodiversity.
ULMA, a sustainable business project
According to the first definition of sustainability published in the Brundtland Report, "sustainability is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs". This UN report entitled "Our Common Future" was produced in 1987 by the World Commission on Environment and Development.
When trust translates into an artwork
The Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw is conceived as one of the most modern cultural buildings in the world. This building will not only delight art lovers, but will also provide an unforgettable experience for architecture and construction enthusiasts.
Reusing the maximum amount of material possible and reducing on-site deadlines
The Zumelegui viaduct is part of the high‑speed railway platform that will connect the three main cities of the Basque Country. Known as the "Basque Y" due to its geometry, it will have three lines and a central junction located at the same point. When designing the project of Zumelegi, priority was given to reusing the maximum amount of material possible and reducing on-site deadlines.
Efficiency with ULMA systems in the restoration of The Royal Columbian Hospital
The redevelopment of the oldest hospital in New Westminster, Vancouver, will expand its services with new facilities: a 10-storey intensive care building, expansion of the emergency and maternity ward, new operating theatres, among others.
Formwork, shoring and scaffolding solutions for the Vicuña Mackenna 20 building in Chile
The Vicuña Mackenna 20 project is a large-scale initiative promoted by the University of Chile which consists of a building located next to Plaza Italia and which will house in the future the Faculty of Government, the Institute of International Studies and the Centre for Artistic and Cultural Extension.
WaltherPark, construction of a multifunctional building in the historic heart of Bolzano
WaltherPark is an urban requalification project in Bolzano, Italy, for the restructuring and enhancement of a central district located just next to the railway station and Piazza Walther, the city's main square near Bolzano Cathedral.