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Architecture, rehabilitation and inspection blog
Practical articles on building inspections, habitability certificates, building defects, regulations and renovations, written by our architects to help you decide wisely.
KAITEK leads the full renovation of the changing rooms and toilets at CEM Mar Bella
KAITEK is site manager for the full renovation of the changing rooms and toilets at the CEM Mar Bella sports centre, commissioned by the Institut Barcelona Esports. The works are now in their final stage.
The New Asbestos Certificate in Catalonia: A Legal, Technical and Procedural Guide for the Real Estate Sector
A guide to the new asbestos certificate required in Catalonia under Law 8/2026: obligations, legal gaps, the "visible asbestos" error and a free certificate template.
Due Diligence When Buying Property in Barcelona: The Big Hidden Risks
Barcelona steals your heart. Its modernist streets, the Mediterranean light, the terraces of Gràcia… It’s easy to get swept away by enthusiasm [...]
The untold truth about thermal bridges: 3 paradoxes of modern building.
n our recent energy analysis for this project, we uncovered three particularly interesting cases that we’ll explore in this post. Insulating [...]
What Nobody Told You About Thermal Bridges: 3 Paradoxes in Building Design
Three surprising thermal bridge cases from a real energy analysis: the window reveal 'funnel', negative psi values and why an uninsulated cellular concrete parapet can outperform a fully insulated one.
Precast concrete house price in Catalonia: calculator and examples
Last updated: 18 October 2026.How much does it cost to build a precast concrete house in Catalonia? A standard-quality detached or terraced [...]
What is a Construction Manager and what are their responsibilities?
A Construction Manager (or Construction Project Manager) is the professional responsible for coordinating all phases of a construction project, ensuring that agreed [...]
Thermographic building inspection: what it is and why it is so useful
Thermography has become one of the most powerful tools for understanding what is really happening inside a building. At first glance we [...]
ITE Barcelona price: updated 2025 rates
The Technical Building Inspection (ITE) is a mandatory review that buildings in Barcelona must undergo to ensure their safety, stability, and state [...]
How to convert commercial premises into a home in Barcelona: requirements, regulations and process (2026 guide)
Complete guide to convert commercial premises into a home in Barcelona: feasibility study, zoning, OME, habitability decree 141/2012, building code, owners' association, planning licence, first-occupancy cédula, timing and costs.
What is an energy efficiency study and why do you need it?
An energy efficiency study is a detailed technical analysis that allows you to understand the energy consumption of a home, building, or [...]
Kaitek Arquitectura awarded for the El Roure Gros School project
We are pleased to announce that KAITEK’s proposal for the new construction of El Roure Gros School in Santa Eulàlia de Riuprimer [...]
