Alconpat Internacional

What Alconpat Internacional does

Alconpat Internacional (Asociación Latinoamericana de Control de Calidad, Patología y Recuperación de la Construcción) is a private, non-profit professional association founded in 1991 (per firmographics; alternatively dated to 1993 when the predecessor Q+Pareco was established in Córdoba, Argentina) and headquartered provisionally in Mérida, Yucatán, México. Its stated mission is to promote the exchange of knowledge in pathology, quality control, and rehabilitation/recovery of construction across the Ibero-American region, serving licensed engineers, architects, university researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and construction-materials companies through seven or more national delegations (México, Argentina, Brasil, Colombia, Venezuela, España, and additional Latin American countries) plus formal collaborating institutions such as ACI, fib, RILEM, IETCC-CSIC, and IBRACON.

Its portfolio centers on three product lines: (1) scientific publishing, principally the quarterly peer-reviewed Revista ALCONPAT (Scopus-indexed since 29 December 2022, with rising impact factor reaching 0.3 in Volume 14, Issue 3 of 2024), augmented by the 'Entre Patólogos' bulletin and a Technical Recommendations series (RECTEC); (2) recurring international events, headlined by the biennial CONPAT Ibero-American Congress (most recently Madrid 2025), national congresses in each delegation country, the annual SIJAP youth research seminar, and an active Senior Webinar series co-organized with HOLCIM and a wider 'Puentes con la Sociedad' cycle; and (3) continuing-education courses and professional certification delivered through cc.alconpat.org, often co-developed with corporate member firms.

The revenue model is event- and membership-driven rather than product- or transaction-driven. Primary streams are (a) institutional membership dues for Alconpat Nacional delegations and Socios Colectivos Institucionales, set at USD $1,550/year in 2025 and USD $1,625/year in 2026 (a $30 processing fee applies), held flat from 2018 to 2024 as a pandemic-era measure; (b) individual Socio subscriptions with country- and category-tiered fees; (c) conference, seminar, and webinar registration income (per-attendee fees of USD $20–$150 internationally and tiered ARS/MXN pricing locally, with early-bird discounts until ~30 June each year); and (d) continuing-education course fees (e.g., USD $125 for student members on the Alconpat-Sika course). The Socios Colectivos Mantenedores — Platinum-tier corporate sponsors including PENETRON (since 2019, founding), HOLCIM México (since 2020), MC Bauchemie (since 2023), and Sika México — anchor both revenue and distribution. The association has 11–50 employees, is governed by a Junta Directiva Internacional, and reports to no parent company.

Name

Alconpat Internacional

Legal name

ALCONPAT Internacional

Website

https://alconpat.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alconpat Internacional is a non-profit professional association promoting the exchange of knowledge in construction pathology, quality control, and rehabilitation across Latin America and Spain, serving engineers, architects, researchers, students, and construction-materials firms through its Scopus-indexed journal, rotating CONPAT congresses, and continuing-education programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Engineering Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAAAJ

International Standards, Norms & Technical Regulatory Bodies

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Multilateral & Intergovernmental Organizations

SECONDARYBPADANAB

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Standards, Policy & Regulatory Cooperation

SECONDARYTHAHACAK

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

Keywords

• Construction pathology research
• Structural quality control
• Professional engineering association
• Concrete durability education
• Scientific journal publishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Mérida

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership Fees: Alconpat Nacional delegations and Socios Colectivos Institucionales pay annual membership dues. As of 2025, the fee is USD $1,550 per year, rising to USD $1,625 in 2026, plus USD $30 processing fee. Individual membership tiers (Socio) also apply, with fee structures differentiated by category and nationality.
2. Event Participation Fees: Revenue is generated through registration fees for congresses, seminars, webinars, and courses. Examples include CONPAT 2025 (Madrid), XII Congreso Nacional ALCONPAT México 2026 (Hermosillo), and various national congresses (Argentina, Venezuela, Colombia). Fees range from USD 20–150 for international participants depending on category (student, professional, member/non-member) and USD 55–95 for Venezuelan national congress.
3. Educational Courses and Certifications: Alconpat offers continuing education programs (Educación Continua) through cc.alconpat.org, including specialized courses on corrosion, concrete durability, and structural repair. Revenue is generated from course registration fees (e.g., $125 USD for student members in the Alconpat-Sika course).
4. Publication and Journal Revenue: The Revista ALCONPAT publishes peer-reviewed scientific articles on quality control, pathology, and construction recovery. While primarily open-access, the journal generates indirect revenue through institutional recognition, Scopus indexing, and its growing impact factor (0.3 as of 2024).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alconpat Internacional is a non-profit professional association that promotes the exchange of knowledge in pathology, quality control, and recovery of construction across Ibero-America. It sells membership subscriptions, registration seats for international congresses and seminars (CONPAT, SIJAP, national congresses), continuing-education courses and certifications, and peer-reviewed publications (Revista ALCONPAT journal, Boletín Entre Patólogos newsletter, RECTEC technical recommendations). Its customers are engineers, architects, researchers, students, universities, and construction-materials companies seeking specialized technical content, professional recognition, and a regional professional network.

Product overview

Alconpat Internacional is a professional association (Asociación Latinoamericana de Control de Calidad, Patología y Recuperación de la Construcción) offering a portfolio of scientific publications, educational programs, and international conferences rather than a traditional technology product. The core offerings include the peer-reviewed Revista ALCONPAT journal (indexed in Scopus), the Entre Patólogos newsletter, major international conferences (CONPAT, SIJAP), professional development webinars (Senior Webinar ALCONPAT-Holcim, Puentes con la Sociedad), technical awards, and continuing education courses. These offerings serve the Latin American construction engineering community specializing in quality control, pathology, and recovery of constructions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Revista ALCONPAT: The official scientific journal of ALCONPAT published quarterly covering quality control, pathology, and recovery of constructions. Indexed in Scopus since 2022.
• SIJAP (Seminario Internacional de Jóvenes ALCONPAT/PENETRON)
• Senior Webinar Alconpat-Holcim
• CONPAT (Congreso Iberoamericano de Patología de la Construcción)
• Puentes con la Sociedad

Products and services

• Revista ALCONPAT
• Boletín Entre Patólogos

Quantifiable outcome

• Revista ALCONPAT achieved Scopus indexing on 29 December 2022, confirming its academic quality.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• MC BauchemiecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023MC Bauchemie joined as a Socio Colectivo Mantenedor Platino in 2023. The construction chemicals company collaborates with Alconpat on technical events and knowledge sharing. Representative: Jaques Pinto, CEO MC Bauchemie.
• HOLCIM MéxicoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020HOLCIM México is a Socio Colectivo Mantenedor Platino since 2020. The cement and construction materials company co-organizes the Senior Webinar series with Alconpat, contributing expert speakers on concrete durability and sustainability. Representative: José Alfredo Rodriguez Campos, Gerente de normatividad y calidad.
• PENETRONflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019PENETRON serves as a Socio Colectivo Mantenedor Platino Fundador (Founding Platinum Collective Member) since 2019. The company is a manufacturer of crystalline waterproofing products for concrete. PENETRON co-sponsors the SIJAP youth seminar series, with its representative Bob Lambermont (Specification Manager) serving as the company's liaison to Alconpat.
• Sika MéxicocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSika México is a Socio Colectivo Mantenedor of Alconpat. The construction chemicals company develops business in Latin America and co-organizes advanced concrete repair courses with Alconpat, including the 'Trabajos de Alta Especialidad para Reparaciones de Concreto' online course. Representative: Juan Capacho, Desarrollador de Negocios para Latinoamérica.
• fib (International Federation for Structural Concrete)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlconpat Internacional has a collaboration agreement with fib. Under this agreement, Alconpat invited its community to participate in the 7th fib Congress Lisbon 2026 (June 15–19, 2026) and serves as a regional representative for fib activities in Ibero-America. fib is listed as an Institución Colaboradora on Alconpat's website.
• American Concrete Institute (ACI)flagshipTechnology or IntegrationAlconpat Internacional participated as Co-Host (Co-organizer) in the 6th ACI 24 Hours of Concrete Knowledge (24HCK 2026), representing Ibero-America. The session was held on July 7, 2026, with Margareth Dugarte Coll (Alconpat Colombia) as moderator. ACI is listed as an Institución Colaboradora.
• RILEM (Réunion Internationale des Laboratoires et Experts des Matériaux)coreTechnology or IntegrationRILEM is an Institución Colaboradora of Alconpat. The organizations co-held a RILEM–fib Technical Week in 2025 and collaborated on the RILEM 78th Annual Week in Toulouse (September 2024). RILEM proceedings (including lime-based materials for historic structures) are promoted through Alconpat's news portal.
• Instituto Eduardo Torroja (IETCC-CSIC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Instituto Eduardo Torroja (Institute of Construction Science Eduardo Torroja) of CSIC in Madrid is a Socio Institucional (Institutional Member) and Institución Colaboradora. It co-organized CONPAT 2025 (September 24–26, 2025) in Madrid, coinciding with the institute's 90th anniversary. The institute's director, Dr. Ángel Castillo Talavera, serves as a conference speaker.
• IBRACON (Instituto Brasileiro do Concreto)coreTechnology or IntegrationIBRACON is an Institución Colaboradora of Alconpat, representing Brazil in the association's collaborative network of construction-related institutions.
• Universidad de Sonora (UNISON)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Universidad de Sonora in Hermosillo, Sonora, serves as the host institution for the XII Congreso Nacional ALCONPAT México 2026 (September 23–25, 2026). The event is held at the Department of Civil and Mining Engineering, with faculty members (e.g., Dr. Elia Alonso, Dr. Francisco Martín León) on the organizing committee.
• Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB), CaracascoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUCAB in Caracas, Venezuela, served as the host institution for the VI CONPAT-Ve 2024 (October 25–26, 2024), organized by Alconpat Venezuela.
• UANL (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUANL is listed as a Socio Institucional (Institutional Member) of Alconpat.
• CINVESTAV (Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados del IPN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCINVESTAV is listed as a Socio Institucional (Institutional Member) of Alconpat.
• CICY (Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICY is listed as a Socio Institucional (Institutional Member) of Alconpat.
• SOPY (Secretaría de Obras Públicas de Yucatán)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOPY is listed as an Institución Colaboradora of Alconpat.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• American Concrete Institute (ACI): Global standards body for concrete and a direct collaboration partner of Alconpat (co-hosting 6th ACI 24HCK 2026). Comparable as an international membership association producing codes, journals, certification, and conferences in the same construction materials and pathology domain, but with much broader geographic and topical scope.
• fib (International Federation for Structural Concrete): International federation producing model codes and technical bulletins for structural concrete, and an Institucion Colaboradora of Alconpat (joint invitations to fib Congress Lisbon 2026). Highly comparable as a membership-based standards and research organization serving structural concrete professionals globally.
• RILEM: International union of laboratories and experts in construction materials and structures, co-organizing the RILEM-fib Technical Week 2025 with Alconpat. Comparable as a scientific association publishing technical recommendations and running annual technical weeks and conferences in overlapping domains (concrete durability, repair, historic structures).

Direct peers

• Instituto Eduardo Torroja (IETCC-CSIC): Spanish construction sciences institute under CSIC, listed as a Socio Institucional of Alconpat and co-organizer of CONPAT 2025 in Madrid. Comparable as a research and knowledge-dissemination institution covering construction pathology, quality control, and recovery — essentially the Spanish national counterpart to Alconpat's mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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