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January 27, 2021
Energy efficiency, improved logistics operations and protection against COVID-19 are key factors in the refurbishment of the building from which urban and water cycle services are managed for the area of northern Barcelona, the northern sector of the Metropolitan Area and the Maresme.
The recently renovated Sorigué Technology and Services branch in Badalona ratifies the company's environmental commitment and its involvement in the protection of occupational health. The three main points of the refurbishment, undertaken between March 2019 and May 2020, have been the improvement of energy efficiency, the optimisation of the warehouse and the adaptation of the common areas to the security protocols required by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Located on Carrer Progrès in Badalona, Barcelona, the building has been under construction for 15 months, as the aim was to ensure that work would never be interrupted. This required the ongoing reallocation of people, equipment and materials throughout the project.
Built in 1978 and acquired by the company in 2000, the 3,700 m² site consists of a 2,600 m² covered warehouse, a 900 m² outdoor area, a 200 m² distribution area and a 943 m² first floor occupied by offices and changing rooms.
Efficiency and sustainability
The result of the work is an efficient building capable of meeting the current epidemiological challenges, which consolidates Sorigué as a benchmark company in the design and construction of its own efficient buildings with high standards of environmental sustainability.
The use of renewable energies and the search for greater energy efficiency were key to the renovation of the building which, thanks to its new infrastructures, has been awarded energy certification A and the BREEAM seal with a rating of "very good".
Located on Carrer Progrès in Badalona, Barcelona, the building has been under construction for 15 months, as the aim was to ensure that work would never be interrupted. This required the ongoing reallocation of people, equipment and materials throughout the project.
Built in 1978 and acquired by the company in 2000, the 3,700 m² site consists of a 2,600 m² covered warehouse, a 900 m² outdoor area, a 200 m² distribution area and a 943 m² first floor occupied by offices and changing rooms.
Efficiency and sustainability
The result of the work is an efficient building capable of meeting the current epidemiological challenges, which consolidates Sorigué as a benchmark company in the design and construction of its own efficient buildings with high standards of environmental sustainability.
The use of renewable energies and the search for greater energy efficiency were key to the renovation of the building which, thanks to its new infrastructures, has been awarded energy certification A and the BREEAM seal with a rating of "very good".
Other measures include the installation of 130 solar panels on the roof and the installation of a green roof to improve the performance of the photovoltaic panels. With a total output of 42,525 KWp, the work on this plant will result in an approximate reduction of 18.8 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. At the same time, an aerothermal energy system for domestic hot water supply was commissioned to replace the old gas boiler.
Along with these installations, the energy saving proposal was complemented by a system of timers that reduce electricity and water consumption, as well as the installation of several skylights that let in natural light to make the most of the hours of light and reduce dependence on artificial lighting. The complex also has ten charging points for electric cars and a pre-installation ready to accommodate up to 30 vehicles.
Logistical and health protection improvements
In order to optimise logistics operations, a 2,800 m² clear yard was built, integrating the existing 900 m² with an additional 1,900 m² of newly created space. This extension has significantly improved loading and unloading operations by allowing for better redistribution of materials and vans, and has enabled more parking spaces to be made available for the vehicles required for the various contracts.
Lastly, the work was used to extend and redefine common spaces in response to the need to adapt to the security protocols for the prevention of COVID-19 and in order to guarantee the necessary social distancing. To this end, two male and one female changing room were built, and new offices were set up on the upper floor so that the work teams could be redistributed and regrouped by department. In addition, a touch screen was installed for contactless staff display and management.
Logistical and health protection improvements
In order to optimise logistics operations, a 2,800 m² clear yard was built, integrating the existing 900 m² with an additional 1,900 m² of newly created space. This extension has significantly improved loading and unloading operations by allowing for better redistribution of materials and vans, and has enabled more parking spaces to be made available for the vehicles required for the various contracts.
Lastly, the work was used to extend and redefine common spaces in response to the need to adapt to the security protocols for the prevention of COVID-19 and in order to guarantee the necessary social distancing. To this end, two male and one female changing room were built, and new offices were set up on the upper floor so that the work teams could be redistributed and regrouped by department. In addition, a touch screen was installed for contactless staff display and management.
