View Course UPM132

Session
November 2026
Institution
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (UPM)
Title
Basic knowledge in construction and facilities in Spain
Code
UPM132
Type of Course
Classic ATHENS course
Location
Universidad Politecnica de Madrid
Address
Escuela Técnica Superior de Edificación (ETSEM) - Avda. Juan de Herrera, 6 - https://www.edificacion.upm.es/
City
Madrid
Minimum Year of Study
2
Language of Tuition
English/Spanish
Prerequisites

· General knowledge on the construction and facilities sector.

· Participative attitude.

 

Objectives

“The Foreman Builder has very important role in the building sector. Due to his professional and technical background and his involvement on construction process, is a figure closely related to the Civil Engineers who perform the same function in other countries, especially the European Union and the United States and Canada.”  The main objective is to figure outdesign and the application of construction skills and knowing better the Spanish culture. As well as to develop the objectives of sustainable development from our field.

Programme to be Followed

The course takes place in the ETSEM Workshop of Facilities and Construction Museum that have scale models and simulators, equipments, etc.

https://www.edificacion.upm.es/aulataller.html

https://www.edificacion.upm.es/departamentos/construcciones/aula_museo.htm

 

1. Welcome to the participants and introduction to the course.

2. Guided tour Construction Museum. Group work development.

3. Guided visit Classroom Facilities Workshop. Group work development.

4. Resolution of construction details, detail of installations and interior design.

5. Sharing of activities and work done.

 

Course Exam

Students will be evaluated on the basis of drawings and written work of the buildings and their facilities. They will in groups prepare a poster and it presentation.

Professor Responsible
Patricia Aguilera Benito
Participating professors
Patricia Aguilera Benito, Isabel Bach Buendía, Miguel Baquero Arenal, Carolina Piña Ramírez, Gregorio García López de la Osa.
EDA Estimated Start Time
14/11/2026 11:30
Cost of EDA
25
EDA Content
Welcome ceremony, picnic, chocolate with churros, cultural visits and farewell party.

Details can be found in the Survival Guide.

Categories
Architecture and town planning Building and civil engineering Electricity and energy Fashion, interior and industrial design Materials (glass, paper, plastic and wood)