Barcelona Buildtech | ZIGURAT

Barcelona Buildtech Executive Programme

A 5-day Barcelona executive programme for AEC leaders in AI, BIM and industrialisation.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE

ZIGURAT Institute of Technology

Language

English

Duration

1 week

Starts in

September 2026

Credits

Executive Programme

Methodology

In-person

Learn more about the Barcelona Buildtech Executive Programme

Lead AEC transformation with the Barcelona Buildtech Executive Programme

The Barcelona Buildtech Executive Programme is a 5-day, in-person strategic immersion in Barcelona for senior AEC decision-makers. Designed for CEOs, COOs, CTOs, and leaders in strategy, innovation and digital transformation, it combines executive workshops, private benchmarking and high-level networking in a highly selective format.

Across the week, participants will explore AI in construction, strategic BIM, digital twins, industrialisation, ESG capital, computational design and Lean-led project leadership. More than theory, the programme is built to help executives translate innovation into decisions, strengthen competitive positioning, and leave with a personalised transformation roadmap they can apply inside their organisation.

Barcelona Buildtech Executive Programme Agenda

Executive Programme

Strategy, AI and the Future of Enterprises

Strategic BIM and Digital Twins

Industrialization and ESG Capital

Exponential Design & Decision Engineering

Project Leadership

Our Buildtech and AEC Executive Experts

Vicki Reynolds

Directora de Tecnología en One Creative Environments | Women in BIM | NIMA Ambassador

Bruno Mota

Programme Director en Assystem y Lean Manager en SIPPRO

Carlos Solana

Digital Business & Innovation Lead en Grupo Mediapro

James Basha

CEO/Fundador de Entreprelearners.com

José María Correa Arenas

Associate en Bryden Wood

Pablo Gugel

Director of Sustainability at Bryden Wood

In Collaboration with

The ZIGURAT methodology

Digital, transformative education, based on real people and real projects.

Active & Social Learning

Training based on participation and collaboration

Studying at ZIGURAT means expanding your professional network and having the unique opportunity to participate in selective working groups, decided on through the expertise of our professors: leaders in technological innovation and construction.

Lifelong Support

A holistic view of the professional profile

From the initial orientation to post-Master's advice, we guide you to have a critical and 360º vision of your future as an expert in the sector.

Online Experience

Interactive and flexible digital experiences

Through live sessions with industry leaders and high-quality materials on global case studies, our learning approach adapts well to the hybrid pace of today's professionals.

FAQ

What is the Barcelona Buildtech Executive Programme?

The Barcelona Buildtech Executive Programme is a 5-day strategic immersion in Barcelona created for AEC leaders who want to understand and lead transformation at executive level. It combines masterclasses, benchmarking sessions, private visits and networking in an exclusive format designed around real business decisions rather than purely technical training.

Who is the programme for?

This programme is designed for Executive Tier 1 profiles: CEOs, COOs, CTOs, Heads of Strategy, Innovation and Digital Transformation, and directors of engineering, architecture and business development. In other words: people with real decision-making power, not people collecting another certificate to decorate a drawer.

Is the programme online or in person?

It is an in-person executive programme in Barcelona. The experience is built around direct exposure to the city’s AECO ecosystem, combining morning strategy sessions with afternoon benchmarking, site visits and curated executive experiences.

What topics does the programme cover?

The agenda focuses on the technologies and management models shaping the future of the AECO sector: Generative AI, strategic BIM, digital twins, industrialisation, decarbonisation and ESG, computational design, value-flow optimisation, Lean Construction, and project leadership. The approach is strategic and executive, with strong emphasis on ROI, decision-making and organisational transformation.

Why is Barcelona central to the experience?

Barcelona is positioned in the programme as a real-world laboratory for global AECO transformation. The city brings together innovation districts such as 22@, landmark architecture, urban regeneration, digital construction, smart city models and a strong business ecosystem. That makes it part of the learning model, not just the backdrop for a nice LinkedIn photo.

What makes the learning methodology different?

The methodology is based on executive immersion. It combines four pillars: executive action-learning, real benchmarking in companies and projects, high-level networking, and cultural-strategic experiences. The focus is not just on seeing innovation, but on understanding how to interpret it and apply it inside complex organisations.

What strategic value will I gain after the programme?

Participants are expected to strengthen executive judgement in technology adoption, understand how AI, BIM and industrialisation affect business performance, and define a clear transformation roadmap tailored to their own organisation. The programme is explicitly framed around turning knowledge into executive action and improving competitive positioning.

What is included in the programme fee?

The fee includes executive masterclasses and workshops, benchmarking sessions and site/company visits, high-level networking sessions, expert-led facilitation, development of a personalised transformation roadmap, and on-site logistical support. There are two fee formats: with accommodation and without accommodation. Meals, flights and travel insurance are not included in the accommodation package, and accommodation/meals are not included in the non-accommodation option.

Your Barcelona Buildtech Journey Starts Here

1

Application for admission

Send us your application, your CV and a short presentation.

2

Personal interview

Our admissions team will arrange an interview with you.

3

Submission of documentation

Send us the necessary documentation to assess your application.

4

Admissions Committee

Our committee will evaluate your application.

5

Admission decision

If you meet the requirements, you will get your place.

6

Enrolment

Follow the enrolment steps indicated by the advisor.