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CAC-Asprocon and GAD3 present their study: Diagnosis of the Construction Sector in Asturias at the 8th Real Estate Forum
On 11 November, the Covadonga Hall at the Hotel de la Reconquista in Oviedo hosted a new edition of the Asturias Real Estate Forum, organised by CAC-ASPROCON under the title “Housing, Land and Urban Planning: Foundations for the Development of Asturias”.
The event brought together institutional representatives, sector associations, financial institutions and experts to discuss the main challenges facing the construction industry in the region.
Asistentes al VIII Foro Inmobiliario
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Institutional opening and event context
The opening session featured contributions from Joel García Fernández, President of CAC-ASPROCON; Ignacio Cuesta Areces, Councillor for Urban Planning and Management at Oviedo City Council; and Ignacio Ruiz Latierro, Director General for Spatial Planning of the Government of the Principality of Asturias.
The speakers provided an overall view of the Principality’s urban planning landscape, approaching it from different perspectives. They agreed on the need to move towards planning frameworks that combine economic development with sustainability, along with greater administrative agility.
Joel García Fernández, president of CAC-ASPROCON
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Urban planning and housing: key drivers of sustainable development
Following the institutional welcome and the contextualisation of the event, two roundtable discussions were held, bringing together a range of professionals and experts who addressed different aspects related to construction, urban planning and regional development.
The first roundtable focused on the role of urban planning and housing in shaping the future of the sector. Participants included Xavier Vilajoana (APCEspaña), Carolina Roca (ASPRIMA) and Narciso Michavila, President of GAD3, with moderation by María Calvo, President of the Developers’ Group of CAC-ASPROCON.
During the discussion, key issues were examined, such as the need to streamline administrative procedures, promote public–private collaboration, and ensure access to affordable and sustainable housing.
First roundtable discussion of the Forum
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Presentation of the GAD3 study on the state of the sector
Next, Narciso Michavila, President and Founder of the social research consultancy, presented the study carried out by GAD3 on the diagnosis of the construction sector in Asturias.
The report captures companies’ perceptions of the current situation, the main administrative obstacles and growth prospects. Among the key findings are excessive timeframes for processing licences and a lack of coordination between administrations, identified as factors hindering the development of new projects. The study also points to moderate optimism regarding activity levels in the coming years, conditioned by economic developments and housing policies.
Narciso Michavila presenting the study findings
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Market outlook and innovation in construction
After a short break, the forum continued with a technical session led by CaixaBank representatives Begoña Ortuzar and Josep Oriol Forner, who analysed the current situation and future outlook of the Spanish real estate market.
The event concluded with a second roundtable focused on industrialisation in construction, featuring contributions from Alejandro Díaz (Grupo Baldajos – HAUX), Diego Rivero (Mind Construcciones Industrializadas) and Diego Vázquez (FEGACONS), moderated by Begoña López (Componentes y Unidades Constructivas).
The discussion explored the opportunities offered by new construction techniques and digitalisation as key levers to enhance the sector’s competitiveness.
