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Jorge Torres is a researcher in the Next Construction Division of TECNALIA. Quantity Surveyor from the University of the Basque Country and International Master in Sustainable and Circular Construction from the University of Barcelona. With more than 17 years of experience in R&D being Project Manager of R&D&I Projects, focused on the digitalization of the building sector and the design and development of innovative systems both at building and district level. He has also led projects focused on energy efficiency, end-user comfort and sustainability. He has participated in international research projects, as well as in more than 50 research projects with private companies. His research has as main focus of interest the optimization of the construction process on site, both through the digitization of processes, and through the use of advanced construction systems and solutions, prefabricated, modular, sustainable, etc. He works in close collaboration with companies in the construction sector, achieving developments that allow them to increase their competitiveness with respect to the rest and offer a differentiating offer. He has made 6 publications in different scientific journals and international congresses.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development and Outdoor Testing Based on Monitoring Data and Finite Volume Models of Cool Asphalt Prototypes in HE MULTICLIMACT
Zamora-Sanchez, D., Arregi, B., Fernandez, M., Armijo, A., Lopez-Villamor, I. & Torres, J., 2025, 2025 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Living Environment, MetroLivEnv 2025 - Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., p. 178-182 5 p. (2025 IEEE International Workshop on Metrology for Living Environment, MetroLivEnv 2025 - Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Digitalization of the Workflow for Drone-Assisted Inspection and Automated Assessment of Industrial Buildings for Effective Maintenance Management
Torres-Barriuso, J., Lasarte, N., Piñero, I., Roji, E. & Elguezabal, P., Jan 2025, In: Buildings. 15, 2, 242.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainable Building Standards in the Galapagos Islands: Definition, Simulation, and Implementation in Representative Living Labs
Torres-Barriuso, J., Lopez-Villamor, I., Egusquiza, A., Garrido-Marijuan, A., Romero-Amorrortu, A. & Egiluz, Z., Jan 2025, In: Buildings. 15, 1, 122.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Building Digital Twins to Overcome Digitalization Barriers for Automating Construction Site Management
Torres, J., San-Mateos, R., Lasarte, N., Mediavilla, A., Sagarna, M. & León, I., Jul 2024, In: Buildings. 14, 7, 2238.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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DRONIX: INSPECCIÓN AUTOMATIZADA DE INFRAESTRUCTURAS MEDIANTE DRONES
Translated title of the contribution :DRONIX: AUTOMATED INSPECTION OF INFRASTRUCTURES USING DRONES Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review