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Keep updated on ULMA Construction’s latest developments as well as the most relevant projects we have worked on.

Special solutions for an office complex in Warsaw, Poland

In Warsaw, the Forest office and service complex, a 120-metre high skyscraper, is under construction. The new building will be a green oasis, with green areas the size of two football pitches.

Apr 26, 2022

Large amount of equipment for the construction of Portugal's first high-speed railway section

Within the National Railway Plan, the 80-km Évora-Elvas line will become the first high-speed section of a line in Portugal, used to transport freight and passengers.

Apr 05, 2022

Presence on the site was the key to success in the construction of offshore platforms in Mexico

The EK-BALAM oil field, located off the shores of the Gulf of Mexico, will be increasing its production capacity with a new offshore platform called BALAM-TA2. The structure is being constructed in two parts, in the ESEASA Offshore yard.

Mar 15, 2022

Big news today!

We have just published the Construction Book, which highlights some of our most noteworthy projects of the last few years. We have updated our image, our slogan, and our graphic design, though our essence is still the same: you, our customer, remain the protagonist.

Feb 24, 2022

Convex mixed-use building rises next to the Brooklyn Bridge

Unique shoring solutions are required to meet the distinctive curvature design of the structure.

Jan 27, 2022

HWS formwork ensures construction safety at the Mirabella complex, Canada

Located at 1926 Lake Shore Boulevard West, Toronto, the Mirabella Luxury Condominiums is a two-tower community that offers a premium location, situated across from Sunnyside Park on the shores of Lake Ontario, with stunning views of the City of Toronto skyline and north views to High Park.

Dec 16, 2021

H-33 Truss, modular and load-bearing solution in the construction of two bridges in Kraków

Two new bridges over the Vistula are under construction in Kraków: the M1 and M3. The first will be used by long-distance trains and the second by local trains. The separation of long-distance and local traffic will improve the passage of trains through the area considerably, allowing for an increase in service coverage, shortened journey times, and enhanced passenger comfort and safety.

Nov 25, 2021

Solution for a 240 metre span with the Balanced cantilever method

On the Cuiabá River in Brazil, construction is underway on a new bridge in balanced cantilever method that will link the Parque do Lago in Várzea Grande with the Atalaia Park in the capital. The main challenge has been not to impair or interrupt the navigability of the river.

Nov 04, 2021

Barcelona’s new Transportation Hub

The new Sagrera Station is the most important infrastructure development to be built in Barcelona since the Olympic Games. The station will be the largest building in the city and the second largest in the metropolitan area, after T1 at El Prat Airport, and will be the biggest urban transformation the city has seen in recent decades.

Oct 14, 2021

New tower in the centre of Lima, Peru

Torre República is the second building of the emblematic Capital Centre project located in the financial centre of San Isidro in Lima, Peru.

Sep 16, 2021

High quality fair-faced concrete with ULMA formwork

One of the requirements of the Warsaw Museum of Modern Art project was to achieve a high quality of the concrete surface. So, ULMA has provided solutions to obtain excellent concrete finishes. For example, for the construction of walls and columns, the VMK formwork was used.

Aug 25, 2021

The tallest building in the Brooklyn skyline

9 Dekalb Ave is a 73 storey tower standing at 325 m, making it the tallest building in Brooklyn. The skyscraper is planned to have over 500 residential units in addition to commercial space.

Jul 15, 2021

ULMA: 60 years of history

Back in 1957 when six young working men launched what we now know today as ULMA. They started under the name Talleres Ignacio Maiztegi, primarily focusing on maintenance and auxiliary work for a burgeoning chocolate industry in Oñati.

Jun 24, 2021

Tailor-made scaffolding solutions for the restoration of the Sanctuary of Lourdes

During the restoration work on the bell tower of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, known as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, France, safety and the constant flow of pilgrims determined the work processes involved. Thus, a foot-traffic management system was necessary during the erection phase of the BRIO scaffolding.

Jun 03, 2021

ULMA formwork for large-scale infrastructure in the Philippines

'The Cebu—Cordova Link Expressway' is Cebu's most anticipated infrastructure project and one of the largest in the Philippines. It aims to alleviate the heavy traffic between Cordova – the capital of Cebu Island and the second largest city in the Philippines – and Mactan.

May 13, 2021

MK Shoring System demonstrates its high load-bearing capacity in the construction of the Waste Conversion Plant in Pavia

ULMA provided comprehensive engineering support, cost reduction, and high levels of quality and safety in the construction of the A2A Waste-to-Energy Plant project in Pavia, Italy.

Apr 15, 2021

Climbing Solutions, a high-rise product line that focuses on safety and productivity

ULMA's COMPLETE CLIMBING SOLUTIONS is an integral package that provides forming, climbing, and safety in a single product line. We offer an integrated solution that adapts to any height and geometry, is cost-effective, and increases on-site productivity.

Mar 25, 2021

Renovation of Guadiana International Bridge

The International Bridge over the Guadiana River joins Spain and Portugal, spanning between the towns of Ayamonte and Vila Real de Santo António. The composite bridge was designed by the engineer José Luis Cancio Martins, with a length of 666 metres, divided into five spans. Since its original construction in 1991 it has become a symbol of the union between the two countries that compose the Iberian Peninsula.

Mar 04, 2021

Engineering Solutions for a Large-Scale Project

The D4R7-Bratislava project in Slovakia includes the construction of 27 km of the D4 Motorway and 32 km of the R7 Expressway, as well as 14 intersections, and more than 100 bridges, including the sizeable Danube Bridge, with a surface area of over 100,000 square metres. It represents the largest public-private partnership (PPP) in the history of Slovakia.

Feb 04, 2021

185 Broadway Rising Above The Financial District in New York

Rising above the city's financial heart, the tower will offer magnificent views of the skyscrapers. Residents and visitors will have a wide array of dining, entertainment, and fitness options available.

Jan 12, 2021

CVS Cantilever Form Carrier, the Solution for Complex Terrain

The new ES-60 Viaduct, which forms part of the Slupsk - Gdansk portion of the S6 Expressway in Poland, will considerably reduce travel time between these two cities and thus reduce the flow of traffic on local roads.

Dec 22, 2020

Pre-assembled solutions at the Tampa International Airport, USA

The extension of the Tampa International Airport required forming and shoring solutions to build a new bridge for Taxiway ‘A’, ULMA is collaborating to build it.

Dec 01, 2020

ULMA demonstrates its experience and engineering expertise on the BR-280 SC Highway, in Brazil

The BR-280 is a federal highway in the state of Santa Catarina, which stretches from the city of São Francisco do Sul to Dionísio Cerqueira, near the Argentine border, with a total length of approximately 634.1 km.

Nov 10, 2020

BATEK, the new one sided tying formwork system for walls

ULMA is launching BATEK, the one sided tying formwork system for walls. Reduction of labour and assembly time are the defining features of this highly efficient panel formwork system.

Oct 22, 2020

Shaped geometries in the centre of London

Battersea Power Station is one of the most ambitious projects to be undertaken in the centre of London. The complex will comprise a spacious shopping centre, luxury residences, offices, recreational areas, and green spaces

Oct 13, 2020

New STRIPPING CORNER MAX Is Now Available

The ideal solution for fast and efficient stripping formwork in interior spaces.

Sep 24, 2020

ULMA Launches a New Digital Service Pack for Scaffolding

Scaffmax®, a powerful scaffolding configurator, joins ULMA Studio for Revit®, complete with a new library including BRIO Modular Scaffolding and DORPA Frame Scaffolding, as part of ULMA’s digital toolkit available at a single click.

Sep 17, 2020

High performance and safety at the Wesley Tower, Mississauga, Canada

Wesley Tower, is a vital part of the Daniels-City Center iconic 93.000 m2 multi-award winning master-planned community. Located at Confederation Parkway and City Centre Drive, this new residential tower will be nestled within a destination neighbourhood conveniently located in the heart of the Mississauga City Centre, Ontario.

Aug 06, 2020

Caleido, the Latest Addition to Madrid’s Skyline

Caleido will join Madrid’s skyline as the fifth skyscraper in the 'Cuatro Torres Business Area'.

Jul 03, 2020

Construction of Poland’s longest road tunnel with the MK Formwork Carriage

The S7 Expressway crosses Poland from Lubień to Rabka Zdrój, north to south, passing through the Voividato Malopolskie region. There are three separate sections currently under construction. One of these sections goes through Luboń Maly mountain, for which a tunnel with two separate tubes is being built, with a total length of over 4 km.

Jun 11, 2020