Construction Automation Takes Center Stage at IC2 Congress 2026
The transformation of the AEC sector is no longer limited to theoretical discussions or experimental pilot projects. The convergence of construction automation, industrialized construction, and advanced robotics is rapidly reshaping how projects are designed, manufactured, and executed with greater operational control, traceability, and efficiency.
This evolution will be one of the central themes of IC2 Congress 2026, the International Congress on Innovation in Construction, Building, Infrastructure and Concessions, which will bring together companies, universities, research centers, and international experts in Santander, Spain.
In this context, EVOCONS will actively participate by presenting real-world applications of robotic construction systems, digital fabrication technologies, and automated construction workflows.
Industrialized Construction Enters a New Era: The Evolution of the AEC Industry
Over the last few years, the construction sector has accelerated the adoption of technologies linked to:
- construction automation
- industrialized construction processes
- digital construction workflows
- robotic construction systems
- additive manufacturing and 3D concrete printing
- execution traceability and real-time monitoring
The evolution of these technologies is helping reduce operational uncertainty while improving integration between digital design, automated production, and on-site execution.
Events like IC2 Congress 2026 demonstrate how the industry is moving beyond innovation theory toward operational technologies capable of integration into real construction projects.
Digital Construction Workflows and Robotic Execution
One of the historical challenges of the construction industry has been the disconnect between digital planning and physical execution.
Today, multifunctional robotics and automated fabrication systems are enabling more connected construction workflows where digital information supports the entire lifecycle of a project.
The rise of automated building technologies is creating new opportunities to improve coordination between software, robotics, manufacturing, and field execution.
Among the key trends discussed during IC2 Congress 2026 are:
Automation Technologies for Predictable Project Execution
Advanced automation systems help improve:
- process repeatability
- geometric precision
- execution traceability
- real-time data integration
- workflow optimization
These capabilities contribute to more predictable construction processes aligned with BIM models and digital project planning.
As the industry advances toward Construction 5.0, intelligent automation is becoming a strategic driver for more connected and efficient building environments.
Robotic Construction and 3D Printing Technologies
Additive manufacturing continues evolving from experimental applications toward operational deployment across:
- housing construction
- prefabricated building systems
- urban furniture
- complex architectural components
- infrastructure applications
Beyond execution speed, 3D printing in construction enables optimized material consumption and greater geometric flexibility for architects and engineers.
Combined with robotic construction technologies, digital fabrication systems are opening new possibilities for scalable and industrialized building models.
Automated Building Processes and Sustainability
Automation-driven construction methodologies are also contributing to more resource-efficient and sustainable building practices.
Key advantages include:
- optimized use of materials
- reduction of construction waste
- fewer auxiliary operations and logistics movements
- improved process energy efficiency
- better execution traceability
The combination of automated workflows and digital planning enables more sustainable and data-driven construction processes across the sector.
Real Automated Construction Applications and Operational Deployments
One of the distinguishing features of IC2 Congress 2026 will be the presentation of real implementation cases involving advanced robotic and automated construction technologies.
Within this framework, EVOCONS will present experiences related to EvoConstructor®, a multifunctional robotic platform designed to automate multiple phases of the construction process directly on-site.
Topics covered will include:
- on-site industrialized construction
- automated building workflows
- digital construction execution
- robotic fabrication directly on foundations
- software-to-site integration
- real applications of 3D printing in construction
The presentation will also reference operational deployments developed in the Canary Islands, where the technology has been applied in demonstrative and real construction environments.
IC2 Congress 2026: A Strategic Event for Construction Innovation
The first edition of IC2 Congress will bring together leading stakeholders from the international construction innovation ecosystem.
The congress will connect:
- construction companies
- developers
- industrialized manufacturers
- universities
- research centers
- public institutions
- technology startups
In addition to technical sessions and roundtables, the event will encourage collaboration and knowledge exchange between Europe and Latin America, with Chile participating as the guest country.
Santander and the Future of Automated Construction
Hosting the congress in Santander reinforces Spain’s growing role as one of Europe’s most active hubs for construction innovation, industrialization, and advanced building technologies.
IC2 Congress aims to become a key platform for professionals interested in:
- automated construction systems
- robotics in construction
- 3D concrete printing
- digital construction transformation
- industrialized construction systems
- sustainable construction technologies
- operational efficiency in construction
EVOCONS and the Future of Robotic Construction
The participation of EVOCONS at IC2 Congress 2026 reflects the sector’s transition toward more connected, automated, and digitalized construction models.
The convergence of robotics, software, and digital fabrication technologies is creating new opportunities to transform how buildings and infrastructure are designed and executed.
Beyond technological innovation itself, the objective is to enable more efficient, traceable, scalable, and future-ready construction processes.
📍 IC2 Congress 2026
Santander, Spain | June 1–5, 2026
