ACS
Actividades de Construcción y Servicios

Cultural and educational promotion

Promotion, conservation and spreading of Spanish historical heritage

The ACS Group develops numerous projects aimed at contributing to the enrichment of cultural life. These programs are mainly channeled through the ACS Foundation, whose objectives include the promotion, preservation and restoration of Spanish Historical Artistic Heritage Assets, and collaborating in their spreading:

• Sponsorship of the Obispado in Cartagena (Murcia) for the purpose of performing construction work on the XI phase of the Palacio Episcopal de Murcia..
  
  
• Sponsorship of Four Summer Courses on Sustainable Development, held in Burgo de Osma (Soria), the subject matter of which is the “Recovery of the Historical Heritage: the Management of cultural routes”.
  
  
• Foundation's intervention in the Course on Accessibility and Heritage “Archaeological deposits, historical city centres, gardens and buildings", held in Leon in November and organized by the Direcorate-General of Cultural Heritage under the Council of Culture and Tourism of the Regional Government of Castilla y Leon.
  
  

With respect to the spreading of Spanish historical heritage, the collection of monographic books on restoration was continued with the publication of:

• Restoration of the Canal Isabel II Facilities in the Plaza de Castilla in Madrid, which is monographic restoration book number 25.

In relation to the collection “El Arte de Rehabilitar” (The Art of Restoring) the following book was written:

• “El Arte de Rehabilitar II”, with 51 experiences relating to the restoration of heritage assets.
  
  
• “El Arte de Rehabilitar” was also republished

Generation and dissemination of knowledge on sustainable development

The ACS Foundation also carries on activities supporting the broadcast and awareness of sustainable development matters, mainly the forums, courses and seminars listed below:

• Sponsorship for the Asociación Foro Soria 21 for the Sustainable Development of the International fair “Foro Mundial Soria 21: energy, climate change and sustainable development ”, held in Soria on January 31 and February 1, 2005.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Master “Waste Management and Treatment”, organized by the Department of Agricultural Chemistry, Geology and Geochemistry of the Autonomous University of Madrid.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Course “Waste Management” with the School of Environment and Technology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Course “Corporate Social Responsibility as an Instrument of Sustainability” with the University Foundation San Pablo CEU.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the course “Environment and Materials: Life Cycle and Sustainable Development in the Society Today" con la Escuela de Medio Ambiente y Tecnología de la Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the course “Treatment and Management of Waste Water”, with the School of Environment and Technology at the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the course “Renewable Energies” with the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, as part of the summer course at the El Escorial.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the summer course “Large Scale Energy Problems: Hydrogen, Myth or solution?”, with the University Foundation Rey Juan Carlos.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the seminar “Climate Change: a Challenge for Cooperation with Development” with Casa de América and the collaboration of IPADE, Foundation for Development, OECC, Spanish Office of Climate Change, and the Ministry of Environment.
  
  
• III “Sustainable Development ” Award given by the University Antonio de Nebrija.
  
  
• Collaboration with the Foundation for the Research of Environmental Development, FIDA, for the publication of the book “Desarrollo urbano sostenible en España”(Sustainable Urban Development in Spain), together with the Council of Environment and Territory Planning and the Foundation San Pablo CEU.
  

Art and Culture

The ACS Group maintains its support and patronage of the Spanish arts and culture, and collaborates in the development of cultural activities 2005 was particularly prolific and a good example are the numerous sponsorships in which the ACS Foundation has participated:

• Sponsorship of the XXXII Ciclo de Grandes Autores e Intérpretes de la Música (Cycle of Great Authors and Interpreters of Music) of the Autonomous University of Madrid, and specifically the tribute to the Professor Francisco Tomás y Valiente, held at the National Music Auditorium.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Festival Jardins de Cap Roig, promoted by the Caixa Foundation of Girona and held at Jardín Botánico de Caixa Girona in Calella de Palafrugell (Gerona).
  
  
• Sponsorship of the symphonic orchestra of Galicia.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Bilbaina Association of the Friends of the Opera for the dissemination of art in general , and of the Opera in particular.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Foundation San Millán de la Cogolla for the research, documentation and dissemination of the origins of the Castellana language and the use of modern technology for the updating of castellano in the world.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Fundació Catalunya i Territori for the development of cultural, social and research initiatives.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Cervantes Institute of Tel Aviv for the performance of several cultural events in Israel.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the 51st Edition of the Classical Theatre Festival of Mérida, a cultural event of unequalled national and international prominence and importance.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Foundation “Españoles en el Mundo”, for the performance of training and cultural activities.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Foundation Juan de Oñate, backing the organization of the II Tribunal Lecture of Juan de Oñate with the assistance of Miguel Ángel Fernández Ordóñez, Mexican Secretary of State of the Tax and Budget Authorities, and Mr. Eduardo Sojo, Head of the Presidential Office for the public politics of the Mexican Government.
  
  
• Sponsorship for the establishment and operation of the Cátedra Andrés Bello of the University of Salamanca.
• Organization and performance of the Extraordinary Lyrical Recital held at Teatro Real of Madrid.
  

Support of sports

An important part of contemporary culture are sports and each year the ACS Group collaborates through its foundation in the development and sport competitions, or through its associations relating to this activity. Noteworthy in 2005 were the following:

• Sponsorship of the XV Mediterranean Games in Almería 2005.
  
  
• Support for the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation.
  
  
• Cooperation agreement with the Real Madrid foundation, the purpose of which is to foster the practicing of sports and its broadcasting and to procure that the practice of sports is united with the integral education of individuals.
  

Lastly, but without straying from cultural matters, following are the notable activities in which the ACS Foundation has taken part as sponsor or organizer:

• Sponsorship of the meeting “The Performance Of European R&D and Innovation”, held at Palacio de la Magdalena in Santander, with the International University Menéndez Pelayo.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the conferences “European Union - Israel, perspectives and problems”, held in Seville, with the Association of European Journalists.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Course “Real Estate Management” with the School of Economy and Finances of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Course “Real Estate Appraisals: Urban, Rural and Land Value” with the School of Economy and Finances of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Master in Management of Building, Refurbishment and Technical Control of the Centro Superior de Edificación (CSE).
  
  
• Sponsorship of the “Second Technical Conferences of the Work Inspectors and Social Security Trade Union”.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the African Medicine and Research Foundation (AMREF) Flyng Doctors, for the performance of activities and projects aimed at cooperation in the development of the African continent and health education at different schools in Uganda.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Foundation “Pro Rebus Academiae”, in order to promote the quality of engineering in Spain, by fostering the development of all initiative contributing to its promotion and dissemination, and particularly its application the business world and society in general.
  
  
• Sponsorship of the Town Council of San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid), in the performance and promotion of social orientation campaigns.
  

In 2005 and through the ACS Foundation, sponsorship agreements have been entered into for the fulfillment of the its foundational purposes with the following foundations and institutions:

• Spanish Association of Foundations.
  
  
• Town Council of San Sebastián de los Reyes (Madrid).
  
  
• Casa de América.
  
  
• Centro Nacional de Arte Reina Sofía.
  
  
• Amigos del Museo del Prado Foundation.
  
  
• Carolina Foundation.
  
  
• COTEC Foundation.
  
  
• Príncipe de Asturias Foundation.
  
  
• Teatro Real Foundation.
  
  
• Universidad Autónoma de Madrid Foundation.
  
  
• Universidad Rey Juan Carlos Foundation.
  
  
• San Pablo – CEU University Foundation.
  
  
• Terrorism Victims Foundation.
  
  
• Universidad Antonio de Nebrija de Madrid.
  
  
• Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
  
  
• Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo.
  
  
• Fundació Catalunya i Territori.
  
  
• Hispania Nostra.
  
  
• Juan de Oñate Foundation.
  
  
• Royal Patronage on Disabled.
  
  
• Pro Rebus Academiae Foundation.
  
  
• Foundation for Analysis and Social Studies.
  
  
• Spanish Foundations in the World&hellip.