WHO WE ARE
Who we are
The company has consolidated on the market in recent years, evolving and consolidating in the Industrial sector, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy and Architectonic Sectors.
IDEA was born in 2008 under the motto “Engineering of the Future in the Present” as a multidisciplinary engineering company pioneer in Industry 4.0 and specialised in the BIM methodology.
Today, with more than 12 years of experience and a team of more than 200 people, in addition to its offices located in Madrid, Murcia, Alicante, Valencia and Castellón, IDEA has a strong presence as one of the national benchmarks in the integration of new technologies, offering the latest technology for the complete digitalisation of industrial environments with the digital twin as the central axis. Such innovation and development have been fundamental pillars for its growth and for having a competitive advantage over the rest.
A great evolution that has increased its staff during the last years and diversified its services: Industrial Project Engineering (BIM), Recruitment and Outsourcing, Turnkey Projects (EPC), Networks, Architecture and Digital Transformation. We have carried out national and international projects in more than 26 countries in the Industrial, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy and Architecture sectors.
OUR PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD
PRESENT IN MORE THAN 26 COUNTRIES
OUR CLIENTS
History
2008
Founded by Emilio Sánchez
Founded by Emilio Sánchez – Cartagena
Specialised in Detail engineering, Structural Calculation, BIM
Specialised in Detail engineering, Structural Calculation, BIM
2009
Globalisation
First projects in Morocco
Prominent project: Phosphates’ Plant for OCP
Prominent project: Phosphates’ Plant for OCP
2011 - 2012
Turning point in growth / billing
We have managed to double billing
Prominent projects: Mine in Mauritania and in Brazil
Prominent projects: Mine in Mauritania and in Brazil
2012
2012
Inclusion of new disciplines
The company has incorporated the disciplines of Piping and Electricity.
Prominent Projects: Iberdrola Framework Agreement | Slicing Plant of El Pozo | Maritime Terminal in Tanger
Prominent Projects: Iberdrola Framework Agreement | Slicing Plant of El Pozo | Maritime Terminal in Tanger
Start of R&D
Research has been started in the AR/VR application in engineering
2013
Specialisation in modular projects
Joining of Rafa Manzano, a partner of IDEA
First projects of modular plants
Prominent projects: Bituminous Sands’ Plant in Canada
First projects of modular plants
Prominent projects: Bituminous Sands’ Plant in Canada
2014
Consolidation on the market | Visuartech
Professionalisation and expansion of the Business Development Department
Visuartech comes about: augmented reality application for engineering and architecture
Visuartech comes about: augmented reality application for engineering and architecture
2015
Delegation in Madrid | BIM-MEP at hospitals
Opening of the new offices in Madrid
Start of IDEA 2.0
First major contract for the development of BIM-MEP in construction
Prominent projects: Farwaniya Hospital in Kuwait
Start of IDEA 2.0
First major contract for the development of BIM-MEP in construction
Prominent projects: Farwaniya Hospital in Kuwait
Digital Transformation 4.0
Work started in management of INDUSTRY 4.0
Incorporation of additive printing
Incorporation of additive printing
New Recruitment and Outsourcing service
Creation and Professionalisation of the new R&O service
Prominent projects: Petrochemical Workshop Activator (Arab Emirates)s)
Prominent projects: Petrochemical Workshop Activator (Arab Emirates)s)
2016
European Medal for Merit in the Workplace
Awarded by the European Economic and Competitiveness Association.
Consolidation by sectors and internationally
After its trajectory, the company consolidated in the following sectors: Industrial, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy and Architectonic
2017
Consolidation of the Digital Transformation 4.0 Department.
Main projects: Development of the AVIS Taim Weser App, SEAT Virtual Tour.
New EPC Turnkey Projects Service
Creation and professionalisation of the new EPC service.
2018
Renewal of the Framework Contract with IBERDROLA until 2022
Development of new high and low voltage distribution facilities.
Master in INDUSTRY 4.0
Jointly organised by the UPCT School of Industrial Engineering (ETSII) and
Industrial Engineering (ETSII) of the UPCT and IDEA Ingeniería.
Industrial Engineering (ETSII) of the UPCT and IDEA Ingeniería.
5 Times Award Winners!
1. Award for the Best Company Website in the Region of Murcia
2. Construsoft BIM Awards
3. European Award for Business Management and Innovation
4. Most Innovative SME in the Industrial Sector
5. InnoBankia Industry 4.0 Award
2. Construsoft BIM Awards
3. European Award for Business Management and Innovation
4. Most Innovative SME in the Industrial Sector
5. InnoBankia Industry 4.0 Award
IDEA is consolidated with 6 business units.
Project Engineering, EPC (steel structure), Recruitment and Outsourcing, Digital Transformation, Grids and Architecture.
2020
A cycle of free webinars on Industry 4.0
In the face of the COVID -19 pandemic, IDEA launched the #YoMeQuedoEnCasaFormandome challenge
2021
Launch of #IDEAgreen
IDEA’s new range of sustainable engineering and construction:ideagreen.es
Launch of BIM Digital Twin
A new product developed by IDEA. Your unlimited digital twin.
New Master's Degree in collaboration with MBIT School
Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0
Mission, vision and values
Mission
To offer value proposals to our clients for their innovation strategy through the digitalisation/digital transformation of their company.
Vision
To become a national leader and gain international recognition as an engineering company in INDUSTRY 4.0.
Values
Empathy with clients to achieve maximum satisfaction, providing innovative solutions by means of:
- Team work with companionship and humanity.
- Motivation in the search for an Engineer 4.0
- Innovative creativity.
- Zero errors.
- Protective attitude towards the environment.
Approvals and certifications
BLOCKPCT
Companies and entities that have been recognised by their innovation. An application was submitted to a science committee and approved by APTE-certified (Association of Science and Technology Parks) with the BLOCKPCT seal.
EIBT SEAL
National recognition of ANCES (National Association of Spanish EBICs) as an innovative technology company. This seal certifies that our company has full guarantees regarding innovation. In addition, it provides prestige and reliability in the private sector by demonstrating our investment in R&D&I.
AENOR UNE 166002
A standard by the Spanish Standards Organisation to establish the requirements for the optimisation of R&D&I processes based on management reference structures.
INNOVATIVE SME
Awarded by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, this seal recognises our organisation as an approved innovative company, certifying that it has carried out activities in the field of Research, Technological Development, or Innovation (R&D&I) during the last years.
AENOR ISO 14001
This certification approves our environmental management system, leading to the implementation of tools and protocols that integrate the environment into the overall company management, positioning us as a socially responsible organisation.
AENOR ISO 45001
The AENOR certificate for Occupational Health and Safety Management System certifies the continuous improvement of the organisation by considering our staff’s well-being, in accordance with the ISO 456001:2018 Standard.
AENOR ISO 9001
Establishes the requirements for a quality management system. It focuses on all quality management elements that a company must have in order to manage and improve the quality of its products or services.
REPRO
An integrated system to manage supply and procurement chains. It reduces risks, costs and time invested in procurement activities thanks to suppliers pre-qualification and management.
AWARDS
XIII CAJAMURCIA YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR Award, “Young Entrepreneur”, granted by AJE (Association of Young Entrepreneurs of the Region of Murcia). The Cajamurcia Young Entrepreneur Award has become, over the 11 editions that have been held since 1999, a benchmark within the business world of Murcia, Spain.
“European Medal of Merit for Merit at Work” awarded in Madrid by the European Association of Economy and Competitiveness (AEDEEC) in recognition of its career, work and business initiative in Industrial Engineering.
Trophy for the Best Company Website among more than 300 candidates. Emilio Sánchez is granted the award at the X La Verdad de Murcia WEB Awards.
The Official Association of Engineers of Madrid (COIIM) granted us the award for the most innovative SME in the industrial sector, which positions us, together with Indra, as the most innovative company.
European Award for Business Management and Innovation granted for the first time by the European Association for the Economy and Competitiveness (AEDEEC) to companies that strive to strengthen business innovation and are committed to new formulas.
Awarded at the Construsoft BIM Awards for the “Mina Manejo Material Galería Abierta” (Open Gallery Material Handling Mine) project carried out in the Middle East for our client TAIM WESER and nominated at the Tekla Global BIM Awards.
Winners of the 1st Innobankia Awards in the Industry 4.0 category organised by Prensa Ibérica and La Opinión de Murcia and sponsored by Bankia in order to make companies in Murcia stand out.
Selected to appear on the prestigious “Ones to Watch” list as part of the European Business Awards.
Spanish Industrial Engineering Award of the General Council of Official Associations of Industrial Engineers in the Category of Best Engineering Project for our Smart Factory Ilboc project.
Best engineering project of the year due to our project developed for ILBOC.
Runner-up prize for Internationalisation 2020 awarded by the Chamber of Commerce of Murcia in the SME Awards of the year. The aim of this contest is to acknowledge the work of small and medium-sized companies as wealth and job generators while doing their daily work.
Innovative Company Award in the third edition of the ‘Future of Telecommunications’ awards by COGITTRM and ACARMITT (Official Association of Graduates and Technical Telecommunications Engineers of the Region of Murcia), which acknowledges the career and talent of technical engineers in the Region of Murcia.
Contact us.
Do not hesitate to contact us by phone (+34) 917 034 404.
We will be happy to assist you.
Much more than engineering.
Digital Consulting, Engineering, Outsourcing and Architecture.
Contact us.
Do not hesitate to contact us by phone (+34) 917 034 404.
We will be happy to assist you.
Much more than engineering.
Digital Consulting, Engineering, Outsourcing and Architecture.
