EMAC® Group installs BuildingEye® system in the Las Naves building
Monitoring the structural health of buildings in real-time is now possible. The Valencian company EMAC® Grupo has made it a reality by installing its technological system, BuildingEye® System (BES), for the first time in the municipal facilities of Las Naves in Valencia, where the City Council is developing the València Innovation Capital strategy. This intelligent system sends real-time data on the condition and behavior of structural joints. This information can assess the structural health of the building, detecting any anomalies preventively for efficient and sustainable management.
“This system allows for the early prevention of structural pathologies to avoid accelerated deterioration that could affect the stability and safety of the building’s structure,” explains Carlos Muñoz, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at EMAC® Grupo. BuildingEye® System not only extends the lifespan of buildings but also “optimizes resources, reducing the need for costly and unexpected repairs,” he adds.
Las Naves in Valencia was chosen as the setting for the launch of this innovation, which is implemented by installing small sensors capable of transmitting real-time information. EMAC® Grupo developed the system after four years of research in collaboration with the Polytechnic University of Valencia and with the support of the city council through València Innovation Capital. This strategy aims to unite all stakeholders in Valencia’s innovation and technological entrepreneurship ecosystem to work toward a sustainable and technologically advanced future.
Paula Llobet, Councilor for Tourism, Innovation, and Investment Attraction at the València City Council, highlighted the value of this collaboration: “This project is a clear example of how technological innovation and public-private collaboration can make Valencia a benchmark for sustainability and efficiency. From Las Naves and the València Innovation Capital strategy, we continue to support solutions that not only improve our infrastructure but also generate knowledge and new opportunities for our businesses and universities.”
Digital Twin for Structural Monitoring
BuildingEye® System (BES) is the first structural joint measurement system that uses Internet of Things (IoT) technology to create a digital twin of the building, providing a historical record of its behavior. “BES is a tool that contributes to the long-term sustainability of buildings through continuous monitoring and full integration into smart buildings. It is a key tool for engineers and architects in infrastructure management and maintenance”.
The installation of the BuildingEye® System involves strategically placing measurement nodes on the structural joints of buildings to record real-time data such as structural movements, temperatures, relative humidity, inclinations, and vibrations. At Las Naves, these sensors have been installed on the building’s four walkways.
This information is recorded in a central node that transmits the data to the BuildingEye® System digital platform, creating a digital twin of the building. This virtual representation consists of graphs of the measured parameters, a 3D model of the building, and alerts when any set threshold is exceeded at a specific measurement point.
BuildingEye® System at CEVISAMA 2025
The Valencian company EMAC® Group, led by Emi, Nuria, and Laura Boix, is present in over 100 countries and is committed to design, sustainability, and innovation in all its solutions for the construction sector. With BuildingEye® system, the company takes a step forward in technological innovation by integrating digitalization, monitoring, and construction analysis into smart buildings, enabling more accurate and efficient decision-making.
BuildingEye® system will take center stage at the upcoming Cevisama exhibition, which will be held at Feria Valencia from February 24 to 28, 2025. It will be a key highlight at EMAC®'s stand, located at Level 2, Pavilion 2, Stand A70. The company will also showcase other innovative solutions, including the Eclipse® Sunset collection, Novojunta® 3 PVC in transparent, and Novoescuadra and Novosepara® MINI in Royal Gold.
With this innovative tool, EMAC® Group strengthens its leadership in innovation, boasting more than 120 protected registrations, including models, designs, trademarks, and exclusive proprietary materials. Among them, MAXI stands out as a sustainable material incorporating plant fibers, while ASTRA® is a high-resistance polymer designed to adapt to any environment.