In January 2023, a raging fire destroyed the production plant of Spanish gourmet food company Cascajares. The company had two options: accept a total loss or rebuild in record time to save its crucial Christmas campaign and preserve the brand's identity. The choice was clear: rebuild and move forward. Cascajares worked with the leading engineering firm, TEICON, to rebuild the plant and restore the company's glory.
In less than a year, Cascajares and TEICON transformed a monumental challenge into an iconic case of innovation, technology, and collaboration. This is the story of how a functional and practical Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) approach, powered by BIM methodology and tools like SketchUp, Tekla, and Trimble Connect, made it happen.
Rebuilding with a plan
Reconstruction planning began with a set of complex, critical decisions that required clarity and determination. The client's main requirements were challenging:
Investment: €12,100,000
Deadlines: Phase I—production hall and changing rooms ready by October 2023 (8 months); Phase II—warehouse and offices completed by January-February 2024 (4 months).
