Grupo Aparejadores Madrid

What Grupo Aparejadores Madrid does

Grupo Aparejadores Madrid is the official professional college (Colegio Oficial de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de Madrid) governing the practice of technical architecture and building engineering in the Community of Madrid, founded in 1940 and headquartered at Calle Maestro Victoria nº 3 in central Madrid. The institution is staffed by approximately 121 employees and serves practicing technical architects, building engineers, pre-collegiate students, citizens seeking qualified professionals, and partner enterprises operating in the regional construction sector. Its core regulatory functions include the visado (technical certification) of construction projects, legal and fiscal advisory, and representation of the profession.

The institution operates a multi-product digital ecosystem anchored by the Portal del Colegiado member portal and complemented by the APParejadores mobile application on iOS and Android, the Trámites Digitales digital-procedures module, and the SIREM building statistics system. Professional development and member services are delivered through the CIMBRA mentoring program, the SupérATe skills-development subscription (priced at approximately 116 euros per month), the Building English language program, the Bolsa de Trabajo job board, the Revista BIA publication, and postgraduate and continuing education through the Fundación Escuela de la Edificación. The organization also runs the Hub Tecnológico Digital Construction, positioned as the first technology hub dedicated to Construction 4.0 in the Spanish construction sector, and the 'Edificamos Juntos' podcast for member and citizen engagement.

The business model combines mandatory and voluntary recurring membership fees, per-transaction visado certification fees, subscription revenue from SupérATe, training and postgraduate fees from the Escuela de la Edificación, insurance brokerage income from STA Seguros, certification revenue from the Agencia de Certificación Profesional, and technical processing income from the Sociedad Técnica de Tramitación. The institution operates under Spanish professional college law (Ley 19/1997), maintains a whistleblower channel compliant with Law 2/2023, and plays an active role in national technical standards development, including contributions to the Código Técnico de la Edificación and participation in drafting Spain's first standard for industrialized construction.

Name

Grupo Aparejadores Madrid

Legal name

Colegio Oficial de Aparejadores y Arquitectos Técnicos de Madrid

Website

https://aparejadoresmadrid.es

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Grupo Aparejadores Madrid is the official professional college governing technical architects and building engineers in Madrid, providing regulatory certification, professional development, legal advisory, and career services through a digital member portal, mobile app, training foundation, and four operating subsidiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Compliance, Governance & Board Support Services (BPAJAHAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Professional college services
• Professional certification programs
• Continuing professional education
• Construction training programs
• Professional liability insurance

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Membership Fees (Cuotas Colegiales): Annual and quarterly membership fees charged to architects, technical architects, and building engineers for professional association services, certifications, and member benefits.
2. Professional Certification (Visado): Fees for certification and professional intervention registration services, providing official validation of professional work.
3. Training and Education: Revenue from professional development courses, postgraduate programs through Escuela de la Edificación, specialized certifications like Técnico Especialista en Construcción Industrializada, and language courses.
4. Professional Services: Fees for advisory services including legal, fiscal, urban planning, business development, and technical guidance.
5. Support Plan Services (Plan de Ayudas): Subsidized services for members in vulnerable economic situations including fee reductions and free or discounted training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Grupo Aparejadores Madrid is the Official Professional College governing the practice of technical architecture and building engineering in the Madrid region. It provides professional certification (visado), legal/fiscal/urban-planning advisory, continuing education through its Escuela de la Edificación foundation, career services (mentoring, coaching, job placement), and member digital services through its Portal del Colegiado and APParejadores mobile app. The organization also operates a Digital Construction Hub focused on Construcción 4.0 and serves as a professional services marketplace connecting citizens and companies with qualified building professionals.

Product overview

Grupo Aparejadores Madrid is a professional association (Colegio Oficial) for Building Architects and Technical Architects in Madrid, offering a platform-based service ecosystem with multiple modules and sub-brands. The core platform includes the Portal del Colegiado (member portal) with digital procedures, visa services, and legal assistance. Key products include the Revista BIA quarterly publication, Digital Construction Hub (technology hub for Construction 4.0), APParejadores mobile app, and the Bolsa de Trabajo job board. Professional development offerings encompass the SupérATe coaching program, CIMBRA mentoring program, PreparA-Téc job search assistance, and Building English language training through the Escuela de la Edificación foundation. Grupo Aparejadores also encompasses subsidiary entities including the professional certification agency, insurance brokerage, technical processing society, and a social responsibility report. The organization provides accessibility, expert services, and a whistleblower channel compliant with Law 2/2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APParejadores: Mobile application for members and citizens providing access to collegiate services, digital procedures, and professional resources.
• CIMBRA
• SupérATe
• PreparA-Téc
• Revista BIA
• Club Aparejadores Madrid
• Digital Construction Hub
• SupérATe

Products and services

• APParejadores Mobile Application Mobile application available on iOS App Store and Google Play Store that provides members with access to collegiate services, digital credentials, professional calculators, and the job board on mobile devices. Targeted at registered members of the Colegio.
• Revista BIA Quarterly Publication Quarterly professional magazine distributed to members containing professional information, technical updates, news from the College, legislative updates, and departmental service information. Targeted at registered technical architects and building engineers.
• Digital Construction Hub (Hub Tecnológico) Technology platform and meeting point where construction professionals exchange opinions, experience, and knowledge focused on Construcción 4.0 (digitalization of the construction sector). The first technology hub of its kind in the Spanish construction sector.
• Bolsa de Trabajo (Job Placement Service) Job placement service that connects architects and building technicians with employers in the Madrid region, managing employment offers for roles including site management, BIM modeling, quality control, energy efficiency certification, and project management. Available to members.
• Programa SupérATe (Coaching Program) Professional skills development program featuring communication, leadership, emotional intelligence, and teamwork training through online sessions and group coaching. Priced at €116 (VAT included) per month including sessions, coaching, platform access, and 1:1 orientation session. Targeted at members seeking professional growth.
• Programa de Mentoring CIMBRA Professional mentoring program connecting experienced collegiate members with those seeking career guidance, lasting approximately 8 months with structured methodology. Targeted at members at all career stages seeking mentorship and professional development.
• Programa PreparA-Téc (Job Search Program) Job search program providing personalized labor orientation, CV and LinkedIn profile guidance, interview preparation, and job placement support. Targeted at members seeking employment or career transition.
• Building English Language Training English language training platform tailored for architects and building technicians, offered in collaboration with the Escuela de la Edificación foundation. Members receive 50% discount on academy fees. Targeted at technical architects and building professionals seeking English proficiency.
• Servicio de Visados (Professional Certification) Professional certification and endorsement service verifying identity, formal correctness of documentation, and providing professional liability coverage for technical architecture interventions. Statutory service under Spanish law for certain regulated professional work.
• Ayuda Jurídica (Legal Advisory Service) Legal assistance service providing fiscal advisory, legal counsel, urban planning advisory, civil servant advisory, and business development support. Targeted at members requiring legal and regulatory guidance for their professional practice.
• Área Pericial (Expert Appraisal Services) Specialized service providing quality professional appraisal services for judicial and administrative proceedings in the building and construction sector. Targeted at courts, administrative bodies, and parties requiring expert technical assessments.
• Comisión de Accesibilidad Universal (Universal Accessibility Services) Specialized service committee focused on eliminating architectural barriers and promoting universal accessibility and habitability of cities and buildings. Includes Premios Madrid Accesible awards program recognizing accessibility innovation.
• Postgraduate Education (Escuela de la Edificación) Postgraduate and continuing professional education programs for technical architects and building engineers, delivered through the Fundación Escuela de la Edificación foundation. Includes specialized courses such as Técnico Especialista en Construcción Industrializada (General: €3,750; Members: €3,150 with 16% discount). Targeted at members and industry professionals seeking advanced qualifications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% discount on membership fees for members in economic difficulty
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Agencia de Certificación Profesional (ACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of Grupo Aparejadores Madrid, providing professional certification services for members.
• STA SeguroscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInsurance broker providing professional liability insurance services to members through Grupo Aparejadores Madrid.
• Fundación Escuela de la EdificacióncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining foundation providing postgraduate programs and continuing education for architects and building professionals.
• Sociedad Técnica de Tramitación (STT)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical processing society providing digital procedure services within Grupo Aparejadores Madrid.
• DANOSAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEmpresa Amiga (Friendly Company) collaborating on rehabilitation and energy efficiency events, organizing technical jornada on construction sector topics.
• EFPA EspañaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEuropean Financial Planning Association providing workshops on psychology of economic decisions, taxation, and personal finance with AI.
• ITeC (Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction technology institute providing BEDEC database for carbon footprint calculation and construction cost analysis for CTE compliance.
• Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid (ICAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw society co-organizing IV Congreso Nacional de Derecho de la Construcción for legal and construction sector professionals.
• Unión Interprofesional de MadridminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional union organizing Día de las Profesiones annual event, bringing together professional colleges and universities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS): Global professional body for chartered surveyors and built-environment professionals. Comparable professional-college model with membership fees, certifications, training, and standards-setting, operating at international scale rather than Madrid-regional scope.
• Confederación Nacional de la Construcción (CNC): Spanish national construction industry confederation representing contractors, developers, and industry stakeholders. Comparable in standards-setting and policy-influence role for the construction sector, though broader in scope and employer-facing rather than professional-facing.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA): US professional association for architects. Comparable membership, certification, and continuing-education model serving a parallel built-environment profession at national scale.

Emerging players

• Procore Technologies: Cloud-based construction management platform. Comparable in digitizing professional construction workflows, but competes as a technology platform rather than as a regulated professional body.

Direct peers

• Colegio de Ingenieros de Caminos, Canales y Puertos: National professional college for civil engineers in Spain. Comparable official college structure with visado-equivalent certifications, training, and advisory services, operating nationally rather than Madrid-regionally.
• Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros Industriales de Madrid (COIIM): Official professional college for industrial engineers in Madrid. Comparable membership-based, regulatory, training, and digital-service model serving a parallel engineering profession in the same Madrid geography.
• Colegio Oficial de Arquitectos de Madrid (COAM): The official professional college for architects in Madrid. Directly comparable structure (membership fees, visado certification, training, advisory services, digital portal) serving the same geographic market and overlapping professional scope with Grupo Aparejadores.

Regional players

• Col·legi de l'Arquitectura Tècnica i Edificació de Barcelona: The official college for technical architects and building engineers in Barcelona/Catalonia. Mirrors Grupo Aparejadores' structure and service offering (membership, visado, training, advisory) but operates in a different Spanish region with no direct Madrid overlap.

Others

• Fundación Escuela de la Edificación: Wholly-owned training subsidiary of Grupo Aparejadores Madrid. Listed as a peer to clarify that it is an in-house training foundation; comparable externally to other continuing-education providers for construction professionals.
• Unión Interprofesional de Madrid: Madrid federation of professional colleges. Directly comparable association umbrella and co-organizer of the Día de las Profesiones event with Grupo Aparejadores Madrid; not a competitor but a strategic ecosystem partner.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aparejadoresmad
• Instagraminstagram.com/aparejadoresmad

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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