How technology helps construction companies achieve sustainability goals

In the business world, innovation is key to sustainability. We face environmental challenges that require creative solutions. Innovating and adopting new technologies improves operational efficiency, reduces emissions, and promotes more responsible use of resources. This is what I dedicate my day-to-day work to at the Center of Excellence for Sustainability and Energy, applying innovation to what I am most passionate about: sustainability.

Ferrovial is a leading company in sustainability and has been listed among the most sustainable companies in Europe according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, of which it has been a part for 23 consecutive years. To achieve this recognition, we stay at the forefront of new technologies and innovations, collaborating with startups in the sustainability ecosystem to improve processes and reduce fuel consumption, thereby decreasing CO2 emissions.

Today, the ability to make decisions based on accurate data is essential, especially when considering the investment needed for equipment and machinery renewal.

Real-time monitoring of fuel consumption

Recently, we launched an initiative, in collaboration with the Ferrovial Construction sustainability team, to test Hiboo technology, a Solar Impulse Certified software that collects data from our heavy machinery and vehicle fleet.

Hiboo allows real-time monitoring of equipment fuel consumption, facilitating decisions on fuel change, machinery renewal, or electrification, thus optimizing the fleet and reducing consumption and CO2 emissions.

Currently, at Ferrovial, we used to measure fuel consumption through invoices from each worksite and workplace, but until now, we did not have any information on the individual consumption of each machine or its proper functioning.

Hiboo’s Equipment Data Platform (EDP) allows us to connect various brands of machinery and control everything in one place without the need for additional hardware.

At Ferrovial, we aim to monitor individualized fuel consumption to improve processes and reduce consumption, advancing our commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency. This allows us to make informed decisions about machine changes, fuel, or work processes based on real data.

Innovation and collaboration for a sustainable future

This collaboration with Hiboo not only allows us to optimize fuel consumption and reduce our carbon footprint but also demonstrates the potential of innovation when combined with the experience and knowledge of a large company like Ferrovial, with the agility and dynamism of a tech startup.

For companies committed to sustainability, innovation is not just a competitive advantage but an imperative necessity to ensure a cleaner and more sustainable future.