- Location: Getafe, Madrid, Spain
- Key Data: Lighting: 700 lx, Area: 4,000 m², Approx. Volume: 38,000 m³, Chiller: 392 kW, AHUs: Cooling 188–210 kW, Heating 130–150 kW, Airflow: 65,000 m³/h
- Technology: AHUs – Chiller – DALI – Aerothermal Systems – BIM – Simulations
- Client: AIRBUS
Savener provided the engineering design and construction supervision services for the comprehensive refurbishment of one of AIRBUS’s strategic hangars at its Getafe facility (Madrid). This project forms part of the A320 Revamp Program, aimed at modernizing industrial infrastructure and improving the operational conditions associated with the aircraft manufacturer’s production processes.
The primary objective of the project was the complete refurbishment and upgrading of a highly significant industrial facility within the production complex. New technical solutions were incorporated to optimize indoor environmental conditions and adapt the building services to meet the current requirements of aeronautical operations. The design considered both AIRBUS’s operational needs and the sustainability, safety, and employee well-being standards that characterize next-generation industrial facilities.
The scope of work included the modernization of the HVAC, ventilation, and lighting systems, together with the improvement and reorganization of auxiliary areas for personnel. Key interventions included the refurbishment of service areas such as changing rooms, break areas, and support facilities designed to meet the needs of the workforce.
The technical complexity of the project required careful integration of the new systems with the existing infrastructure. The engineering team conducted a detailed assessment of the original installations to develop tailored solutions that optimized the overall performance of the building while maintaining the continuity of industrial operations.
BIM methodology played a fundamental role throughout every phase of the project. As part of the engineering process, a highly accurate digital foundation was created to support the development of the Building Information Model. This collaborative environment facilitated multidisciplinary coordination while optimizing both the design and construction processes.
The combined use of 3D laser scanning and BIM modeling provided an accurate digital representation of the facility’s existing conditions, enabling more informed decision-making and ensuring the efficient integration of new construction solutions and building services.
Sustainability remained a key design principle throughout the project, with solutions focused on reducing the facility’s energy consumption, improving the efficiency of the building systems, and optimizing the overall building performance. The selection of materials, equipment, and technical systems was based on durability and energy-efficiency criteria, with the objective of reducing long-term operating and maintenance costs.
The project also placed particular emphasis on improving the working conditions for hangar personnel. The refurbishment of auxiliary spaces, together with enhancements to indoor environmental quality, lighting, and thermal comfort, contributes to creating safer, more functional workplaces better suited to the current demands of the aerospace industry.
Through this project, Savener further strengthens its experience in delivering highly complex industrial projects for leading aerospace companies, providing comprehensive engineering solutions that combine advanced engineering, technological innovation, and excellence in project delivery. The project represents another example of the company’s ability to transform strategic industrial infrastructure while maintaining operational continuity and maximizing value for the client.
