Master’s thesisdesign and construction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR)
Authorship
L.A.B.
Universitary Master in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
L.A.B.
Universitary Master in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Defense date
07.10.2025 13:15
07.10.2025 13:15
Summary
This master's project addresses the design and construction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Its primary objective was to develop a UAV capable of operating in tactical environments with autonomy, stability, and efficiency, offering a strategic alternative to manned platforms and sophisticated military UAV systems. However, the research revealed the technological complexity and obstacles inherent in the development of this type of vehicle, including stringent requirements for secure communication systems resistant to cyberattacks and electronic warfare, in addition to other specifications that lengthen design and production cycles. This understanding led to a strategic redefinition of the project, and it was concluded that it would be more feasible and efficient to modify existing commercial drones to adapt them to ISR tasks.
This master's project addresses the design and construction of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) intended for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Its primary objective was to develop a UAV capable of operating in tactical environments with autonomy, stability, and efficiency, offering a strategic alternative to manned platforms and sophisticated military UAV systems. However, the research revealed the technological complexity and obstacles inherent in the development of this type of vehicle, including stringent requirements for secure communication systems resistant to cyberattacks and electronic warfare, in addition to other specifications that lengthen design and production cycles. This understanding led to a strategic redefinition of the project, and it was concluded that it would be more feasible and efficient to modify existing commercial drones to adapt them to ISR tasks.
Direction
Iniesto Alba, María José (Tutorships)
Iniesto Alba, María José (Tutorships)
Court
Iniesto Alba, María José (Coordinator)
Iniesto Alba, María José (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
Fernandez Cabanas, Manés (Member)
Iniesto Alba, María José (Coordinator)
Iniesto Alba, María José (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
Fernandez Cabanas, Manés (Member)
Management plan for developing supermarket price comparative software
Authorship
A.B.P.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
A.B.P.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
Defense date
07.11.2025 18:30
07.11.2025 18:30
Summary
This project launches a project management plan for launching a multimedia application that enables accurate comparison of different products across multiple supermarket shelves.
This project launches a project management plan for launching a multimedia application that enables accurate comparison of different products across multiple supermarket shelves.
Direction
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Tutorships)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Tutorships)
Court
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
Project Management Plan for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Points in an Administrative Building of the Xunta de Galicia
Authorship
A.B.A.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
A.B.A.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
Defense date
07.11.2025 16:30
07.11.2025 16:30
Summary
This document presents the Project Management Plan for the installation of electric vehicle charging points in an administrative building of the Xunta de Galicia. The initiative aims to meet the charging needs of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that make up the current and future fleet of the aforementioned administration. The actions described in this document are framed within the policies promoting electric mobility, developed through various directives approved by the European Parliament and Council, as well as within the sustainability and energy efficiency strategies promoted by the Galician public administration. For the development of this plan, a methodological integration has been adopted, combining elements from PM2, PMI, and IPMA, in order to adapt project management to a complex public environment involving multiple stakeholders, demanding regulatory requirements, and European funding. This combination allows for leveraging PM2’s governance and traceability structure, PMI’s technical robustness and standardization, and IPMA’s competence-based and contextual approach. The plan covers the initiation and planning phases of the project. In the initiation phase, the scope, objectives, stakeholders, and success criteria are defined, and the project charter is prepared. In the planning phase, the schedule, budget, risk management, communication strategy, and quality standards are developed. Additionally, the necessary resources are identified, and a procurement plan is established for the installation of the charging points. The document incorporates artifacts and tools from the mentioned methodologies, providing a structured and coherent guide for project management, with the aim of ensuring its technical, economic, and organizational viability, and its alignment with institutional sustainability commitments.
This document presents the Project Management Plan for the installation of electric vehicle charging points in an administrative building of the Xunta de Galicia. The initiative aims to meet the charging needs of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles that make up the current and future fleet of the aforementioned administration. The actions described in this document are framed within the policies promoting electric mobility, developed through various directives approved by the European Parliament and Council, as well as within the sustainability and energy efficiency strategies promoted by the Galician public administration. For the development of this plan, a methodological integration has been adopted, combining elements from PM2, PMI, and IPMA, in order to adapt project management to a complex public environment involving multiple stakeholders, demanding regulatory requirements, and European funding. This combination allows for leveraging PM2’s governance and traceability structure, PMI’s technical robustness and standardization, and IPMA’s competence-based and contextual approach. The plan covers the initiation and planning phases of the project. In the initiation phase, the scope, objectives, stakeholders, and success criteria are defined, and the project charter is prepared. In the planning phase, the schedule, budget, risk management, communication strategy, and quality standards are developed. Additionally, the necessary resources are identified, and a procurement plan is established for the installation of the charging points. The document incorporates artifacts and tools from the mentioned methodologies, providing a structured and coherent guide for project management, with the aim of ensuring its technical, economic, and organizational viability, and its alignment with institutional sustainability commitments.
Direction
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Tutorships)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Tutorships)
Court
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
Project for a heifer breeding facility for milk production in Guitiriz (Lugo)
Authorship
X.C.R.
Master in Agronomical Engineering
X.C.R.
Master in Agronomical Engineering
Defense date
02.19.2025 12:00
02.19.2025 12:00
Summary
The aim of this work is to design a shed that allows the promoter to carry out the rearing of heifers necessary for the dairy farm he owns, seeking to facilitate daily management as much as possible. In its design we will consider animal welfare and cow-comfort. Additionally, two trench silos will be built to store fodder for these animals. The project will be carried out on the property of the promoter which is located in Os Vilares (Guitiriz) and with cadastral reference 27022A161001320000FT, this meets the urban requirements that are needed for a project of this nature. It has an area of 2.44 hectares on Rustic Land of Special Agricultural Protection, where all the facilities of the promoter's farm are located and the area where the shed and the silos are intended to be built are on grassland. The farm works with the Friesian and Jersey breeds. Special attention was paid to the productive process, considering this stage of rearing to be transcendental for the development of the future dairy cow. In the work, a design of the facilities for the shed was made considering the heifers needed annually and for the silos, the fodder that will be stored annually was assessed. The constructive calculations of the structure that will be made up of precast concrete purlins, pillars, beams and panels and of the foundation that will be executed in situ were carried out. Calculations were also made for all the necessary installations for a correct operation of the building. The silos will be made of prefabricated concrete panels and will have a horizontal drainage system. Regarding the programming of the works, it is estimated that they will last a total of 66 days. A detailed budget of all its execution costs was made, amounting to 525.974,39 €. An economic-financial evaluation was also made.
The aim of this work is to design a shed that allows the promoter to carry out the rearing of heifers necessary for the dairy farm he owns, seeking to facilitate daily management as much as possible. In its design we will consider animal welfare and cow-comfort. Additionally, two trench silos will be built to store fodder for these animals. The project will be carried out on the property of the promoter which is located in Os Vilares (Guitiriz) and with cadastral reference 27022A161001320000FT, this meets the urban requirements that are needed for a project of this nature. It has an area of 2.44 hectares on Rustic Land of Special Agricultural Protection, where all the facilities of the promoter's farm are located and the area where the shed and the silos are intended to be built are on grassland. The farm works with the Friesian and Jersey breeds. Special attention was paid to the productive process, considering this stage of rearing to be transcendental for the development of the future dairy cow. In the work, a design of the facilities for the shed was made considering the heifers needed annually and for the silos, the fodder that will be stored annually was assessed. The constructive calculations of the structure that will be made up of precast concrete purlins, pillars, beams and panels and of the foundation that will be executed in situ were carried out. Calculations were also made for all the necessary installations for a correct operation of the building. The silos will be made of prefabricated concrete panels and will have a horizontal drainage system. Regarding the programming of the works, it is estimated that they will last a total of 66 days. A detailed budget of all its execution costs was made, amounting to 525.974,39 €. An economic-financial evaluation was also made.
Direction
Fernández Rodríguez, María Elena (Tutorships)
Fernández Rodríguez, María Elena (Tutorships)
Court
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Coordinator)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Chairman)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Secretary)
MENDEZ LODOS, MANUEL (Member)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Coordinator)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Chairman)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Secretary)
MENDEZ LODOS, MANUEL (Member)
Barn for 180 Holstein Heifers in Boqueixón
Authorship
J.J.C.M.
Master in Agronomical Engineering
J.J.C.M.
Master in Agronomical Engineering
Defense date
02.19.2025 13:00
02.19.2025 13:00
Summary
The aim of this project is to build a shed that will provide the promoter with suitable facilities for the rearing of Holstein heifers. The main objectives of this project are: to obtain economic benefit, animal welfare and to ensure that the daily work on the farm is light and comfortable for the operators. The plot of land on which the project will be carried out belongs to Lestedo, Boqueixón council, and is owned by the promoter. It meets all the urban requirements, has a surface area of 14.696 m2, access by asphalted road, municipal water supply and electricity network. This work includes the construction calculations for the building, which will have a prefabricated concrete structure except for the foundations, which will be built on site. All the installations necessary for the correct operation of the farm will also be calculated, such as the electrical, plumbing, sanitation and zootechnical installations. Calculations will also be made for the construction of a slurry pit and a dunghill. The shed will have a capacity for 180 heifers and will be completely open, with no side or front enclosures except for the gates that delimit the modules in which the animals are housed. The heifers to be used will be of the Holstein breed, which will be the property of the promoter. Their feed will be based on milk, straw and fodder. The animals will remain in the shed from the age of 3 days to 22 months. In the economic section, the project includes a detailed budget of all its execution costs, which amounts after taxes to 694.013,23 €.
The aim of this project is to build a shed that will provide the promoter with suitable facilities for the rearing of Holstein heifers. The main objectives of this project are: to obtain economic benefit, animal welfare and to ensure that the daily work on the farm is light and comfortable for the operators. The plot of land on which the project will be carried out belongs to Lestedo, Boqueixón council, and is owned by the promoter. It meets all the urban requirements, has a surface area of 14.696 m2, access by asphalted road, municipal water supply and electricity network. This work includes the construction calculations for the building, which will have a prefabricated concrete structure except for the foundations, which will be built on site. All the installations necessary for the correct operation of the farm will also be calculated, such as the electrical, plumbing, sanitation and zootechnical installations. Calculations will also be made for the construction of a slurry pit and a dunghill. The shed will have a capacity for 180 heifers and will be completely open, with no side or front enclosures except for the gates that delimit the modules in which the animals are housed. The heifers to be used will be of the Holstein breed, which will be the property of the promoter. Their feed will be based on milk, straw and fodder. The animals will remain in the shed from the age of 3 days to 22 months. In the economic section, the project includes a detailed budget of all its execution costs, which amounts after taxes to 694.013,23 €.
Direction
Fernández Rodríguez, María Elena (Tutorships)
Fernández Rodríguez, María Elena (Tutorships)
Court
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Coordinator)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Chairman)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Secretary)
MENDEZ LODOS, MANUEL (Member)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Coordinator)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Chairman)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Secretary)
MENDEZ LODOS, MANUEL (Member)
Proyect for a weaning facility for 250 calves in Seoane de Arriba, Viana do Bolo (Ourense).
Authorship
J.E.C.
Master in Agronomical Engineering
J.E.C.
Master in Agronomical Engineering
Defense date
07.08.2025 10:00
07.08.2025 10:00
Summary
The main objective of this project, (Project for a weaning facility for 250 calves in Seoane de Arriba, Viana do Bolo (Ourense)), is to dimension, design, and evaluate, in accordance with all current regulations, the infrastructure necessary to carry out the calf weaning activity. The facilities to be built will be located near the village of Seoane de Arriba, in the parish of Solveira, located in the municipality of Viana do Bolo, province of Ourense, specifically on an agricultural plot owned by the developer. The planned buildings are a 36 x 24.6 m barn with a steel structure, where the calves will be nursed. This project includes all construction, design, and sizing calculations for the sanitation, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection facilities, in addition to including the corresponding health, safety, and waste management studies. In addition, the entire production plan is described in detail. presents the farm. The calves will enter the facilities upon arrival from the Galician markets, at a minimum age of 21 days. Throughout this stage, which will last approximately 50 days, the animals will be fed whey, starter concentrate, and straw, always seeking the maximum well-being of both the animals and the farm workers. The contracted execution budget amounts to € 481.143,21, and the project is estimated to last a total of 50 working days. The objective of this project is to design a building that will allow the developer to wean the calves needed to meet the needs of the finishing facilities and supplement the sale of weaned animals the rest of the time to avoid having the facilities empty. The project's design and construction will be optimized in accordance with current regulations, taking into account animal welfare and facilitating the handling and work performed by the staff employed.
The main objective of this project, (Project for a weaning facility for 250 calves in Seoane de Arriba, Viana do Bolo (Ourense)), is to dimension, design, and evaluate, in accordance with all current regulations, the infrastructure necessary to carry out the calf weaning activity. The facilities to be built will be located near the village of Seoane de Arriba, in the parish of Solveira, located in the municipality of Viana do Bolo, province of Ourense, specifically on an agricultural plot owned by the developer. The planned buildings are a 36 x 24.6 m barn with a steel structure, where the calves will be nursed. This project includes all construction, design, and sizing calculations for the sanitation, plumbing, electrical, and fire protection facilities, in addition to including the corresponding health, safety, and waste management studies. In addition, the entire production plan is described in detail. presents the farm. The calves will enter the facilities upon arrival from the Galician markets, at a minimum age of 21 days. Throughout this stage, which will last approximately 50 days, the animals will be fed whey, starter concentrate, and straw, always seeking the maximum well-being of both the animals and the farm workers. The contracted execution budget amounts to € 481.143,21, and the project is estimated to last a total of 50 working days. The objective of this project is to design a building that will allow the developer to wean the calves needed to meet the needs of the finishing facilities and supplement the sale of weaned animals the rest of the time to avoid having the facilities empty. The project's design and construction will be optimized in accordance with current regulations, taking into account animal welfare and facilitating the handling and work performed by the staff employed.
Direction
Fernández Rodríguez, María Elena (Tutorships)
PEREIRA GONZALEZ, JOSE MANUEL (Co-tutorships)
Fernández Rodríguez, María Elena (Tutorships)
PEREIRA GONZALEZ, JOSE MANUEL (Co-tutorships)
Court
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Coordinator)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Chairman)
CUESTA GARCIA, TOMAS SERAFIN (Secretary)
VAZQUEZ GONZALEZ, IBAN (Member)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Coordinator)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Chairman)
CUESTA GARCIA, TOMAS SERAFIN (Secretary)
VAZQUEZ GONZALEZ, IBAN (Member)
Detection of thinnings through analysis of Lansat images time series
Authorship
S.G.L.
Master in Forest Engineering
S.G.L.
Master in Forest Engineering
Defense date
07.08.2025 10:30
07.08.2025 10:30
Summary
Forests are ecosystems that need to be continuously analysed for their protection and conservation. Remote sensing, together with the use of time series of satellite images, offers a new perspective when analysing the dynamics of these ecosystems. Specifically, the detection of disturbances in forestry is a hot topic that is beginning to demand studies that consolidate the techniques developed. This Master Thesis explores the capacity of change detection algorithms, such as Composite2Change (C2C) and The Three Indices Three Dimensions (3I3D), and classification algorithms, such as Support Vector Machine (SVM) and K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), to detect thinnings. This study is located on Mount Aralar (Navarra), between 1985 and 2023, and its main objective focuses not only on detecting them, but also on classifying them by type and intensity using time series of Landsat satellite images. Working with Landsat time series required prior processing with Google Earth Engine to download the time series and eliminate noise. In addition, it was necessary to create a training database with information on the interventions or stand entries carried out according to the management documents. Finally, the disturbance detection and classification algorithms, implemented in the ProLand software, were used, combining them with different thresholds and classifications to see their performance. The results obtained are represented in the form of confusion matrices, from which statistics are extracted, such as the overall accuracy percentage, which corroborated the ability of the algorithms in detecting and classifying thinnings. The conclusions demonstrate the predisposition and sensitivity of the algorithms used for this purpose, highlighting the stability of the results obtained with 3I3D.
Forests are ecosystems that need to be continuously analysed for their protection and conservation. Remote sensing, together with the use of time series of satellite images, offers a new perspective when analysing the dynamics of these ecosystems. Specifically, the detection of disturbances in forestry is a hot topic that is beginning to demand studies that consolidate the techniques developed. This Master Thesis explores the capacity of change detection algorithms, such as Composite2Change (C2C) and The Three Indices Three Dimensions (3I3D), and classification algorithms, such as Support Vector Machine (SVM) and K-Nearest Neighbor (KNN), to detect thinnings. This study is located on Mount Aralar (Navarra), between 1985 and 2023, and its main objective focuses not only on detecting them, but also on classifying them by type and intensity using time series of Landsat satellite images. Working with Landsat time series required prior processing with Google Earth Engine to download the time series and eliminate noise. In addition, it was necessary to create a training database with information on the interventions or stand entries carried out according to the management documents. Finally, the disturbance detection and classification algorithms, implemented in the ProLand software, were used, combining them with different thresholds and classifications to see their performance. The results obtained are represented in the form of confusion matrices, from which statistics are extracted, such as the overall accuracy percentage, which corroborated the ability of the algorithms in detecting and classifying thinnings. The conclusions demonstrate the predisposition and sensitivity of the algorithms used for this purpose, highlighting the stability of the results obtained with 3I3D.
Direction
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Tutorships)
LESTIDO CARDAMA, YAGO (Co-tutorships)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Tutorships)
LESTIDO CARDAMA, YAGO (Co-tutorships)
Court
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
DIAZ VARELA, RAMON ALBERTO (Chairman)
ALVAREZ GONZALEZ, JUAN GABRIEL (Secretary)
VILLARES PAZOS, RUBEN (Member)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
DIAZ VARELA, RAMON ALBERTO (Chairman)
ALVAREZ GONZALEZ, JUAN GABRIEL (Secretary)
VILLARES PAZOS, RUBEN (Member)
Update of knowledge of the conservation status of two species of terrestrial molluscs listed as threatened under the Habitats Directive: Geomalacus maculosus and Elona quimperiana.
Authorship
O.G.V.
Master in Forest Engineering
O.G.V.
Master in Forest Engineering
Defense date
07.08.2025 11:15
07.08.2025 11:15
Summary
This research work focuses on the analysis of the distribution of two terrestrial mollusc species: Geomalacus maculosus and Elona quimperiana. An inventory of both species was compiled in the provinces of Lugo and Ourense (Galicia), western Asturias, as well as the western parts of the provinces of León and Zamora. To achieve this, quantitative night-time surveys were conducted on foot, selecting days with optimal temperature and relative humidity conditions in order to maximize specimen detection. The sampling areas were primarily focused on sites included within the Natura 2000 Network. Based on bibliographic data and additional records from citizen science platforms (Inaturalist.org, biodiversidade.eu y observation.org), potential distribution models for both species were generated using bioclimatic variables. In the case of G. maculosus, 72 localities were analyzed, with presence detected in 44 of them, totaling 510 recorded individuals and confirming 30 new 10x10 km UTM grid cells. For E. quimperiana, 73 localities were visited, with presence found in 32, allowing its known distribution to be expanded by 22 new UTM grid cells. The main threats identified for both species were similar: road infrastructure, forest fires, and the use of phytosanitary products, in that order of relevance. The results indicate that the conservation status of E. quimperiana in the study area is not optimal, while that of G. maculosus is of lesser concern.
This research work focuses on the analysis of the distribution of two terrestrial mollusc species: Geomalacus maculosus and Elona quimperiana. An inventory of both species was compiled in the provinces of Lugo and Ourense (Galicia), western Asturias, as well as the western parts of the provinces of León and Zamora. To achieve this, quantitative night-time surveys were conducted on foot, selecting days with optimal temperature and relative humidity conditions in order to maximize specimen detection. The sampling areas were primarily focused on sites included within the Natura 2000 Network. Based on bibliographic data and additional records from citizen science platforms (Inaturalist.org, biodiversidade.eu y observation.org), potential distribution models for both species were generated using bioclimatic variables. In the case of G. maculosus, 72 localities were analyzed, with presence detected in 44 of them, totaling 510 recorded individuals and confirming 30 new 10x10 km UTM grid cells. For E. quimperiana, 73 localities were visited, with presence found in 32, allowing its known distribution to be expanded by 22 new UTM grid cells. The main threats identified for both species were similar: road infrastructure, forest fires, and the use of phytosanitary products, in that order of relevance. The results indicate that the conservation status of E. quimperiana in the study area is not optimal, while that of G. maculosus is of lesser concern.
Direction
CARRAL VILARIÑO, EMILIO V. (Tutorships)
RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ, MARIA TERESA (Co-tutorships)
CARRAL VILARIÑO, EMILIO V. (Tutorships)
RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ, MARIA TERESA (Co-tutorships)
Court
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
REAL RODRIGUEZ, CARLOS (Secretary)
VILLARES PAZOS, RUBEN (Member)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
REAL RODRIGUEZ, CARLOS (Secretary)
VILLARES PAZOS, RUBEN (Member)
Scrum and its strategic impact on it project management, approaches to maximize the project's real value
Authorship
E.G.L.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
E.G.L.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
Defense date
07.11.2025 17:00
07.11.2025 17:00
Summary
In the current context of digital transformation and the need for agile responses to market changes, many organizations have adopted Scrum, thereby consolidating its position as one of the most widely used agile frameworks for IT project management, due to its iterative and adaptable approach focused on delivering incremental value. However, in practice, many teams fail to achieve the desired value due to poor implementation, which is often misaligned with strategic business objectives. This Master's Thesis aims to investigate how to facilitate the successful adoption of Scrum. Based on a critical review of the literature, analysis of case studies, anti-patterns, common errors, and the experience of industry professionals, the main causes of poor implementation are identified. As a result, a set of best practices, recommendations, techniques, and tools is proposed that complement the framework without modifying it, offering practical avenues for improvement. This research aims to be a useful reference for Project Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers seeking to strengthen value delivery within their teams through a more mature, conscious, and aligned adoption of Scrum fundamentals and principles.
In the current context of digital transformation and the need for agile responses to market changes, many organizations have adopted Scrum, thereby consolidating its position as one of the most widely used agile frameworks for IT project management, due to its iterative and adaptable approach focused on delivering incremental value. However, in practice, many teams fail to achieve the desired value due to poor implementation, which is often misaligned with strategic business objectives. This Master's Thesis aims to investigate how to facilitate the successful adoption of Scrum. Based on a critical review of the literature, analysis of case studies, anti-patterns, common errors, and the experience of industry professionals, the main causes of poor implementation are identified. As a result, a set of best practices, recommendations, techniques, and tools is proposed that complement the framework without modifying it, offering practical avenues for improvement. This research aims to be a useful reference for Project Managers, Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Developers seeking to strengthen value delivery within their teams through a more mature, conscious, and aligned adoption of Scrum fundamentals and principles.
Direction
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Tutorships)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Tutorships)
Court
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
Elaboration of a Fire Prevention Plan for the Municipality of Friol (Lugo)
Authorship
C.I.L.
Master in Forest Engineering
C.I.L.
Master in Forest Engineering
Defense date
07.08.2025 12:00
07.08.2025 12:00
Summary
The development of a Fire Prevention Plan is essential in the organisation and planning the necessary activities and measures to protect people and property against wildfires. The changes in the fire regime in recent years are leading the Prevention Services to act proactively in advance to avoid wildfires and the negativa consequences that this entails as much as posible. Through an analysis of the current situation in the municipality, taking into account the conditions of the natural environment, the population, the economic sectors, and fire risk based on historical data, a prevention and extinction plan is established to combat wildfires. Applying the current wildfire laws on fires and setting as basic criteria, an organizing biomass management in strategic areas, the reinforcement of prevention infrastructures, raising awareness among both young and adult populations, reinforcing the surveillance network, and the imposition of the sanctioning regime. Therefore, the application of the necessary measures to achieve the objectives is established in the document set out below. It details the most appropriate actions for biomass management, prevention infrastructure, citizen collaboration, and surveillance for the municipality of Friol in the province of Lugo.
The development of a Fire Prevention Plan is essential in the organisation and planning the necessary activities and measures to protect people and property against wildfires. The changes in the fire regime in recent years are leading the Prevention Services to act proactively in advance to avoid wildfires and the negativa consequences that this entails as much as posible. Through an analysis of the current situation in the municipality, taking into account the conditions of the natural environment, the population, the economic sectors, and fire risk based on historical data, a prevention and extinction plan is established to combat wildfires. Applying the current wildfire laws on fires and setting as basic criteria, an organizing biomass management in strategic areas, the reinforcement of prevention infrastructures, raising awareness among both young and adult populations, reinforcing the surveillance network, and the imposition of the sanctioning regime. Therefore, the application of the necessary measures to achieve the objectives is established in the document set out below. It details the most appropriate actions for biomass management, prevention infrastructure, citizen collaboration, and surveillance for the municipality of Friol in the province of Lugo.
Direction
MAREY PEREZ, MANUEL FRANCISCO (Tutorships)
MAREY PEREZ, MANUEL FRANCISCO (Tutorships)
Court
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
RUIZ GONZALEZ, ANA DARIA (Secretary)
GARCÍA ARIAS, ANA ISABEL (Member)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
RUIZ GONZALEZ, ANA DARIA (Secretary)
GARCÍA ARIAS, ANA ISABEL (Member)
Recording and 3d BIM modeling of Culzean castle through the integration of aerial and terrestrial data: An innovative approach to architectural heritage conservation
Authorship
P.L.D.
Universitary Master in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
P.L.D.
Universitary Master in Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Defense date
07.10.2025 12:30
07.10.2025 12:30
Summary
This project presents an innovative approach to the documentation and 3D modeling of Culzean Castle (Scotland, United Kingdom) through the integration of terrestrial laser scanning and aerial photogrammetry, aiming to generate a precise and georeferenced BIM model. Data captured with the Leica ScanStation P20 and DJI Phantom 4 Pro were processed in Leica Cyclone Core and Pix4Dcloud, respectively. The result is a detailed three-dimensional model, optimized for heritage conservation, structural management, and digital dissemination of the site. The applied methodology demonstrates the viability of BIM in heritage contexts, enabling better planning for future conservation interventions.
This project presents an innovative approach to the documentation and 3D modeling of Culzean Castle (Scotland, United Kingdom) through the integration of terrestrial laser scanning and aerial photogrammetry, aiming to generate a precise and georeferenced BIM model. Data captured with the Leica ScanStation P20 and DJI Phantom 4 Pro were processed in Leica Cyclone Core and Pix4Dcloud, respectively. The result is a detailed three-dimensional model, optimized for heritage conservation, structural management, and digital dissemination of the site. The applied methodology demonstrates the viability of BIM in heritage contexts, enabling better planning for future conservation interventions.
Direction
Iniesto Alba, María José (Tutorships)
Iniesto Alba, María José (Tutorships)
Court
Iniesto Alba, María José (Coordinator)
Iniesto Alba, María José (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
DIAZ VARELA, RAMON ALBERTO (Member)
Iniesto Alba, María José (Coordinator)
Iniesto Alba, María José (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
DIAZ VARELA, RAMON ALBERTO (Member)
End of Master Project: Development of Strategies for the Management of SustainableArchitecture Project
Authorship
M.L.R.
Master in Project Management
M.L.R.
Master in Project Management
Defense date
07.11.2025 20:00
07.11.2025 20:00
Summary
ABSTRACT The Sustainable Architecture Project Management Strategies approach proposes the design of a single-family home located on urban land in Menorca. The project will be carried out on a 521.28 m2 plot, designing a functional program based on the needs required by the Project Owner to be developed on the ground floor, first floor, and exteriors. The occupancy rate is allowed for the ground floor of 25% (125.98 m2) and 15% (72.87 m2) for the first floor, equivalent to 198.85 m2 of built area. The strategy is based on the PM2 methodology, defining objectives, roles, and responsibilities of stakeholders to develop the scope, timeline, and cost of the proposed solution. It integrates Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology tools, which are compatible with detailed modeling in the analysis, coordination, decision-making, and evaluation processes of project development. applicable in the initiation and planning phases, making the technical management, construction, operation, and functionality of the design more efficient. The scope of the project focuses on implementing the concept of sustainability, aiming to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The project's viability is defined by relevant characteristics, establishing environmental, regulatory, economic, and social criteria. It also specifies technical specifications for energy efficiency, ecological materials, final waste disposal, and appropriate use of resources. The initiation and planning stages of the project have been executed to the satisfaction of the developer and the objectives of the scope. The builder (Obras Salom) has been selected, and the project is ready for the next phase of execution and closure. The current regulations for the design, construction, and commissioning of the home are set forth in the Building Regulations Law (LOE) and the Technical Building Code (CTE). These basic requirements focus on ensuring: - Safety: Structural, fire, use, and accessibility; so that it does not pose a risk to the occupants. - Habitability: Maintain optimal health, hygiene, and environmental protection conditions inside the home; noise protection; energy stability by implementing renewable alternatives such as photovoltaic panels. - Functionality: Design proposal with good layout, distribution, and dimension of spaces; inclusive environments; access to services, communication, and information.
ABSTRACT The Sustainable Architecture Project Management Strategies approach proposes the design of a single-family home located on urban land in Menorca. The project will be carried out on a 521.28 m2 plot, designing a functional program based on the needs required by the Project Owner to be developed on the ground floor, first floor, and exteriors. The occupancy rate is allowed for the ground floor of 25% (125.98 m2) and 15% (72.87 m2) for the first floor, equivalent to 198.85 m2 of built area. The strategy is based on the PM2 methodology, defining objectives, roles, and responsibilities of stakeholders to develop the scope, timeline, and cost of the proposed solution. It integrates Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology tools, which are compatible with detailed modeling in the analysis, coordination, decision-making, and evaluation processes of project development. applicable in the initiation and planning phases, making the technical management, construction, operation, and functionality of the design more efficient. The scope of the project focuses on implementing the concept of sustainability, aiming to obtain the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The project's viability is defined by relevant characteristics, establishing environmental, regulatory, economic, and social criteria. It also specifies technical specifications for energy efficiency, ecological materials, final waste disposal, and appropriate use of resources. The initiation and planning stages of the project have been executed to the satisfaction of the developer and the objectives of the scope. The builder (Obras Salom) has been selected, and the project is ready for the next phase of execution and closure. The current regulations for the design, construction, and commissioning of the home are set forth in the Building Regulations Law (LOE) and the Technical Building Code (CTE). These basic requirements focus on ensuring: - Safety: Structural, fire, use, and accessibility; so that it does not pose a risk to the occupants. - Habitability: Maintain optimal health, hygiene, and environmental protection conditions inside the home; noise protection; energy stability by implementing renewable alternatives such as photovoltaic panels. - Functionality: Design proposal with good layout, distribution, and dimension of spaces; inclusive environments; access to services, communication, and information.
Direction
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Tutorships)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Tutorships)
Court
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
Maturity analysis using PM2 for the management of the Smokers Lounge at Dania Casino, Miami, Florida.
Authorship
C.S.L.R.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
C.S.L.R.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
Defense date
07.11.2025 19:00
07.11.2025 19:00
Summary
This Master’s Final Project presents a critical analysis of the management of the expansion project known as Smokers Lounge, located in Miami, Florida. The PM2 methodology, developed by the European Commission, is used as the evaluation framework. Through an in-depth comparison between the actual execution and the PM2 configuration model, a maturity analysis is carried out to assess whether applying this methodology would benefit this type of project management and how it would influence the outcome. The study identifies the absence of a clearly defined scope, proactive risk management, and a concise, structured quality control process. Finally, the Earned Value Method is applied to determine the percentage of cost and time deviation. As a conclusion, the selective application of key PM2 tools could have significantly reduced the cost overruns, delays, and contractual conflicts experienced throughout the project execution.
This Master’s Final Project presents a critical analysis of the management of the expansion project known as Smokers Lounge, located in Miami, Florida. The PM2 methodology, developed by the European Commission, is used as the evaluation framework. Through an in-depth comparison between the actual execution and the PM2 configuration model, a maturity analysis is carried out to assess whether applying this methodology would benefit this type of project management and how it would influence the outcome. The study identifies the absence of a clearly defined scope, proactive risk management, and a concise, structured quality control process. Finally, the Earned Value Method is applied to determine the percentage of cost and time deviation. As a conclusion, the selective application of key PM2 tools could have significantly reduced the cost overruns, delays, and contractual conflicts experienced throughout the project execution.
Direction
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Tutorships)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Tutorships)
Court
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Member)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Member)
Construction of load estimation equations and development of fuel models in hardwood understory in Galicia
Authorship
V.M.V.
Master in Forest Engineering
V.M.V.
Master in Forest Engineering
Defense date
07.08.2025 09:00
07.08.2025 09:00
Summary
The understory, litter and duff strata play a very important role in the functioning of temperate forest ecosystems. They are involved in regulating the water and nutrient cycles, affect the establishment of tree species and provide shelter and food for micro and macrofauna, among other ecosystem services. However, accumulation of fuels in the understory is a factor affecting the risk of forest fires, particularly the accumulation of fine fuels, since it is the fraction that contributes most to the spread of fire. For this reason, the development of equations for estimating understory fuel loads by differentiating the fine and coarse fractions, and the physiological live or dead state of the fine fuel, as well as equations for estimating litter and duff fuel loads, is essential for sustainable and fire-resilient forest management. Thus, based on biomass load data obtained by destructive sampling in the understory of native hardwood forests, allometric models were used to estimate each biomass fraction separately (total biomass, group 1, groups 2 and 3, and group 1 alive and dead). The variables taken into account were not only those of the understory, but also those of the litter and mulch stratum and tree vegetation, and the physiological state (dead or alive) of the fine fraction was differentiated. On the other hand, since the database of hardwood forests is not large enough to develop customized fuel models, such models have been developed using a much larger database of pine forests in the study area to then evaluate whether these models are suitable for hardwood forests. The classification was based on k-medoids cluster analysis, using both fuel structural and potential fire behavior characteristics estimated using the Rothermel model. Finally, the structural characteristics of the representative plot of each cluster (medoid) were associated with each of the four fuel models proposed for shrubland-dominated understory communities, the three fuel models proposed for fern-dominated understory communities, and the single model proposed for litterfall.
The understory, litter and duff strata play a very important role in the functioning of temperate forest ecosystems. They are involved in regulating the water and nutrient cycles, affect the establishment of tree species and provide shelter and food for micro and macrofauna, among other ecosystem services. However, accumulation of fuels in the understory is a factor affecting the risk of forest fires, particularly the accumulation of fine fuels, since it is the fraction that contributes most to the spread of fire. For this reason, the development of equations for estimating understory fuel loads by differentiating the fine and coarse fractions, and the physiological live or dead state of the fine fuel, as well as equations for estimating litter and duff fuel loads, is essential for sustainable and fire-resilient forest management. Thus, based on biomass load data obtained by destructive sampling in the understory of native hardwood forests, allometric models were used to estimate each biomass fraction separately (total biomass, group 1, groups 2 and 3, and group 1 alive and dead). The variables taken into account were not only those of the understory, but also those of the litter and mulch stratum and tree vegetation, and the physiological state (dead or alive) of the fine fraction was differentiated. On the other hand, since the database of hardwood forests is not large enough to develop customized fuel models, such models have been developed using a much larger database of pine forests in the study area to then evaluate whether these models are suitable for hardwood forests. The classification was based on k-medoids cluster analysis, using both fuel structural and potential fire behavior characteristics estimated using the Rothermel model. Finally, the structural characteristics of the representative plot of each cluster (medoid) were associated with each of the four fuel models proposed for shrubland-dominated understory communities, the three fuel models proposed for fern-dominated understory communities, and the single model proposed for litterfall.
Direction
ALVAREZ GONZALEZ, JUAN GABRIEL (Tutorships)
ALVAREZ GONZALEZ, JUAN GABRIEL (Tutorships)
Court
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
DIEGUEZ ARANDA, ULISES (Secretary)
Rojo Alboreca, Alberto (Member)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
DIEGUEZ ARANDA, ULISES (Secretary)
Rojo Alboreca, Alberto (Member)
evaluation of the management plan for a country house (chalet) in caurimare, caracas, venezuela
Authorship
A.A.P.S.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
A.A.P.S.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
Defense date
07.11.2025 19:30
07.11.2025 19:30
Summary
This Master's Thesis aims to analyze what would have happened if the PM2 methodology had been applied to the comprehensive renovation of a home located in Caurimare, Venezuela. The project, which was carried out without a project management approach, faced various issues during its execution, including significant deviations in time, costs, and quality. The objective of this study is to present a critical review through the principles and tools of project management. The analysis focuses on the first six progress control reports of the work, covering the period between June 17 and September 13, 2024. It addresses key management areas such as scope, cost, time, communication, risk, and quality. The executed project is described in detail, including its milestones, stakeholders, constraints, and success criteria. Special emphasis is placed on the comparison between the original planning and the actual execution, revealing a significant six month delay and major variations in design and finishes. Among the main failures are several planning errors, lack of change control, poor risk management, and disorganized communication, all of which had negative impacts on cost and time. Through the PM2 analysis, concrete improvements are proposed using tools and artefacts such as a structured communication matrix, formal risk registers, and a clear task breakdown in the WBS. Finally, lessons learned are presented, highlighting the importance of good planning, precise role definition, and stakeholder management to avoid critical deviations in future projects.
This Master's Thesis aims to analyze what would have happened if the PM2 methodology had been applied to the comprehensive renovation of a home located in Caurimare, Venezuela. The project, which was carried out without a project management approach, faced various issues during its execution, including significant deviations in time, costs, and quality. The objective of this study is to present a critical review through the principles and tools of project management. The analysis focuses on the first six progress control reports of the work, covering the period between June 17 and September 13, 2024. It addresses key management areas such as scope, cost, time, communication, risk, and quality. The executed project is described in detail, including its milestones, stakeholders, constraints, and success criteria. Special emphasis is placed on the comparison between the original planning and the actual execution, revealing a significant six month delay and major variations in design and finishes. Among the main failures are several planning errors, lack of change control, poor risk management, and disorganized communication, all of which had negative impacts on cost and time. Through the PM2 analysis, concrete improvements are proposed using tools and artefacts such as a structured communication matrix, formal risk registers, and a clear task breakdown in the WBS. Finally, lessons learned are presented, highlighting the importance of good planning, precise role definition, and stakeholder management to avoid critical deviations in future projects.
Direction
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Tutorships)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Tutorships)
Court
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
Use of non-linear programming for multi-objective forest planning in Monte Vecinal en Mano Común Argán de Moncelos (Abadín, Lugo).
Authorship
C.P.C.
Master in Forest Engineering
C.P.C.
Master in Forest Engineering
Defense date
07.08.2025 09:45
07.08.2025 09:45
Summary
The figures for the forestry sector in Galicia justify the need to develop planning instruments that guarantee the sustainability of the resource and its optimal use. In this sense, mathematical programming techniques can be a suitable tool to support decision-making in forest management. In this work, a methodology based on non-linear programming was used for forest harvest scheduling in the Monte Vecinal en Mano Común de Argán de Moncelos (Abadín, Lugo), using a multiobjective approach in which four components were considered: timber production, land and timber value, even flow and forest regulation. Different problems with continuous decision variables were formulated and solved using a combination of the weights method and a gradient-type algorithm (L-BFGS-B), resulting in the set of non-dominated optimal solutions and their associated Pareto front. With this, the decision-maker (owner or manager of the forest) will have all the necessary information to select the combination of objectives that best satisfies his preferences. The results allowed us to find interrelationships between the objectives, with the land and timber value being closely linked to timber production, as well as the even flow with forest regulation. This work demonstrates the feasibility of using non-linear programming for forest management planning.
The figures for the forestry sector in Galicia justify the need to develop planning instruments that guarantee the sustainability of the resource and its optimal use. In this sense, mathematical programming techniques can be a suitable tool to support decision-making in forest management. In this work, a methodology based on non-linear programming was used for forest harvest scheduling in the Monte Vecinal en Mano Común de Argán de Moncelos (Abadín, Lugo), using a multiobjective approach in which four components were considered: timber production, land and timber value, even flow and forest regulation. Different problems with continuous decision variables were formulated and solved using a combination of the weights method and a gradient-type algorithm (L-BFGS-B), resulting in the set of non-dominated optimal solutions and their associated Pareto front. With this, the decision-maker (owner or manager of the forest) will have all the necessary information to select the combination of objectives that best satisfies his preferences. The results allowed us to find interrelationships between the objectives, with the land and timber value being closely linked to timber production, as well as the even flow with forest regulation. This work demonstrates the feasibility of using non-linear programming for forest management planning.
Direction
DIEGUEZ ARANDA, ULISES (Tutorships)
VAZQUEZ MENDEZ, MIGUEL ERNESTO (Co-tutorships)
DIEGUEZ ARANDA, ULISES (Tutorships)
VAZQUEZ MENDEZ, MIGUEL ERNESTO (Co-tutorships)
Court
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
ALVAREZ GONZALEZ, JUAN GABRIEL (Secretary)
Rojo Alboreca, Alberto (Member)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
ALVAREZ GONZALEZ, JUAN GABRIEL (Secretary)
Rojo Alboreca, Alberto (Member)
Manual for technical extinction directors in forest fire emergency management
Authorship
O.Q.L.
Master in Forest Engineering
O.Q.L.
Master in Forest Engineering
Defense date
07.08.2025 12:45
07.08.2025 12:45
Summary
The main objective of this work is to provide a practical and structured manual to guide Technical Extinction Directors (TED) in the management of forest fire emergencies, a field that is becoming increasingly complex due to the evolution of climatic and territorial risk. Based on the author's accumulated experience of more than 20 years directing intervention units and on current regulations, the document systematizes key concepts, responsibilities, operating procedures, and essential technical and technological tools for the effective performance of the managerial function in high-pressure contexts, approached from the fundamentals of the Incident Command System (ICS). The work is structured in a first theoretical-normative part and a second eminently practical part with checklists, Incident Command System (ICS) forms and technical annexes that help the TED in decision making. The document emphasizes the need to plan each intervention as a structured process of analysis, evaluation and decision based on measurable objectives, prioritizing the safety of people and operational efficiency, in order to consolidate a management culture based on knowledge and not on improvisation. As a key conclusion, it is proposed that every fire, regardless of its magnitude, should be approached with an orderly Action Plan and a defined organizational framework, allowing a real professionalization of the figure of the TED.
The main objective of this work is to provide a practical and structured manual to guide Technical Extinction Directors (TED) in the management of forest fire emergencies, a field that is becoming increasingly complex due to the evolution of climatic and territorial risk. Based on the author's accumulated experience of more than 20 years directing intervention units and on current regulations, the document systematizes key concepts, responsibilities, operating procedures, and essential technical and technological tools for the effective performance of the managerial function in high-pressure contexts, approached from the fundamentals of the Incident Command System (ICS). The work is structured in a first theoretical-normative part and a second eminently practical part with checklists, Incident Command System (ICS) forms and technical annexes that help the TED in decision making. The document emphasizes the need to plan each intervention as a structured process of analysis, evaluation and decision based on measurable objectives, prioritizing the safety of people and operational efficiency, in order to consolidate a management culture based on knowledge and not on improvisation. As a key conclusion, it is proposed that every fire, regardless of its magnitude, should be approached with an orderly Action Plan and a defined organizational framework, allowing a real professionalization of the figure of the TED.
Direction
RUIZ GONZALEZ, ANA DARIA (Tutorships)
RUIZ GONZALEZ, ANA DARIA (Tutorships)
Court
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
Rojo Alboreca, Alberto (Secretary)
RODRÍGUEZ SOALLEIRO, ROQUE (Member)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
Rojo Alboreca, Alberto (Secretary)
RODRÍGUEZ SOALLEIRO, ROQUE (Member)
Evaluation of the prescribed fire treatment as a fuel management tool in Ulex europaeus gorse in the Ordes region (A Coruña)
Authorship
M.R.O.
Master in Forest Engineering
M.R.O.
Master in Forest Engineering
Defense date
02.20.2025 10:00
02.20.2025 10:00
Summary
The rural population in Galicia, and by extension throughout the country, has experienced a gradual demographic decline and aging of its age structure over the past three or four decades. This phenomenon has had a direct impact on the reduction of activities such as the exploitation of forest resources, extensive livestock farming in mountainous areas, and the use of pastures. The lack of use of these rural areas has led to a significant accumulation of combustible material, mainly due to the expansion of dense masses of pyrophytic shrubs, such as species belonging to the genera Ulex, Erica, and Cytisus. These shrublands, present both in areas without tree cover and underneath it, are one of the main causes of the high intensity and virulence of forest fires in Galicia, whose extent, density, and risk increase each year. Various measures can be implemented to address this important Galician problem, including prevention, awareness, and dissemination activities, as established in state (Ley 43/2003 de montes) and regional legislation (Ley Orgánica 1/1981 de aprobación del Estatuto de Autonomía, Ley 3/2007 de Incendios Forestales de Galicia o la Ley 7/2012 de Montes de Galicia or Plan anual de Prevención e Defensa contra Incendios Forestais de Galicia). Preventive forestry comprises a set of actions aimed at increasing resistance to fire propagation by reducing fuel load. Among these actions are prescribed burns, a quick, low-cost, and effective silvicultural tool that can change this dynamic by reducing forest fuel material with various possible objectives. The objective of this work is to evaluate the effectiveness and durability over time of the impact of controlled burning on reducing fuel load, as well as on the potential fire behaviour in Ulex europaeus thickets in the area. In order to anticipate and plan fundamental actions to prevent and mitigate the devastating effects of potential forest fires. This proactive approach will not only contribute to the preservation of the ecosystem but also improve the capacity to respond to and manage forest resources in the face of possible fire emergencies.
The rural population in Galicia, and by extension throughout the country, has experienced a gradual demographic decline and aging of its age structure over the past three or four decades. This phenomenon has had a direct impact on the reduction of activities such as the exploitation of forest resources, extensive livestock farming in mountainous areas, and the use of pastures. The lack of use of these rural areas has led to a significant accumulation of combustible material, mainly due to the expansion of dense masses of pyrophytic shrubs, such as species belonging to the genera Ulex, Erica, and Cytisus. These shrublands, present both in areas without tree cover and underneath it, are one of the main causes of the high intensity and virulence of forest fires in Galicia, whose extent, density, and risk increase each year. Various measures can be implemented to address this important Galician problem, including prevention, awareness, and dissemination activities, as established in state (Ley 43/2003 de montes) and regional legislation (Ley Orgánica 1/1981 de aprobación del Estatuto de Autonomía, Ley 3/2007 de Incendios Forestales de Galicia o la Ley 7/2012 de Montes de Galicia or Plan anual de Prevención e Defensa contra Incendios Forestais de Galicia). Preventive forestry comprises a set of actions aimed at increasing resistance to fire propagation by reducing fuel load. Among these actions are prescribed burns, a quick, low-cost, and effective silvicultural tool that can change this dynamic by reducing forest fuel material with various possible objectives. The objective of this work is to evaluate the effectiveness and durability over time of the impact of controlled burning on reducing fuel load, as well as on the potential fire behaviour in Ulex europaeus thickets in the area. In order to anticipate and plan fundamental actions to prevent and mitigate the devastating effects of potential forest fires. This proactive approach will not only contribute to the preservation of the ecosystem but also improve the capacity to respond to and manage forest resources in the face of possible fire emergencies.
Direction
RUIZ GONZALEZ, ANA DARIA (Tutorships)
OMIL IGNACIO, BEATRIZ (Co-tutorships)
RUIZ GONZALEZ, ANA DARIA (Tutorships)
OMIL IGNACIO, BEATRIZ (Co-tutorships)
Court
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
RODRÍGUEZ SOALLEIRO, ROQUE (Secretary)
González Hernández, María del Pilar (Member)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Coordinator)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Chairman)
RODRÍGUEZ SOALLEIRO, ROQUE (Secretary)
González Hernández, María del Pilar (Member)
Construction project of a feeding place for 1000 pigs in Barxa, Castro de Rei, Lugo
Authorship
J.S.L.
Master in Agronomical Engineering
J.S.L.
Master in Agronomical Engineering
Defense date
02.19.2025 11:00
02.19.2025 11:00
Summary
The present project “Construction project of a feeding place for 1000 pigs in Barxa, Castro de Rei, Lugo” aims to design and measure all the necessary infrastructures and facilities to carry out the intensive fattening of 2865 pigs per year as well as the management of the slurry produced according to the applicable regulations. The facilities will be located on plots 94 and 95 of Polygon 5 in Barxa, Castro de Rei. The plots are owned by the developer and are classified as Agricultural Protection Rural Land. The projected buildings consist of a 70 m x 15 m feeding place with a structure of three-part articulated frames, except the first and last porticos, which will be made of prefabricated pillars and beams. It also includes an annexed building of 9,2 m x 3,4 m, which will house a feed mixer and provide access to the loading dock. The slurry will be stored in two flexible tanks with a capacity of 500 m3 each, placed on a 41 m x 18 m concrete slab. A photovoltaic solar system will be installed on the roof of the feeding place to generate a significant portion of the energy consumed by the facility. The project will include the measurement and the design of the electrical, plumbing, sanitation, ventilation, photovoltaic and fire protection systems. Additionally, a basic health and safety study and a waste management plan will be conducted. The contract execution budget amounts to 832441,79 € and the estimated duration of the execution will be 59 working days. The main aim is to create a competitive pig fattening shed by applying up-to-date farming techniques and optimal management and health practices, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing animal welfare.
The present project “Construction project of a feeding place for 1000 pigs in Barxa, Castro de Rei, Lugo” aims to design and measure all the necessary infrastructures and facilities to carry out the intensive fattening of 2865 pigs per year as well as the management of the slurry produced according to the applicable regulations. The facilities will be located on plots 94 and 95 of Polygon 5 in Barxa, Castro de Rei. The plots are owned by the developer and are classified as Agricultural Protection Rural Land. The projected buildings consist of a 70 m x 15 m feeding place with a structure of three-part articulated frames, except the first and last porticos, which will be made of prefabricated pillars and beams. It also includes an annexed building of 9,2 m x 3,4 m, which will house a feed mixer and provide access to the loading dock. The slurry will be stored in two flexible tanks with a capacity of 500 m3 each, placed on a 41 m x 18 m concrete slab. A photovoltaic solar system will be installed on the roof of the feeding place to generate a significant portion of the energy consumed by the facility. The project will include the measurement and the design of the electrical, plumbing, sanitation, ventilation, photovoltaic and fire protection systems. Additionally, a basic health and safety study and a waste management plan will be conducted. The contract execution budget amounts to 832441,79 € and the estimated duration of the execution will be 59 working days. The main aim is to create a competitive pig fattening shed by applying up-to-date farming techniques and optimal management and health practices, minimizing environmental impact and maximizing animal welfare.
Direction
FERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ, MARIA DOLORES (Tutorships)
Besteiro Doval, Roberto (Co-tutorships)
FERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ, MARIA DOLORES (Tutorships)
Besteiro Doval, Roberto (Co-tutorships)
Court
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Coordinator)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Chairman)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Secretary)
Fernández Rodríguez, María Elena (Member)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Coordinator)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Chairman)
RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ, MANUEL RAMIRO (Secretary)
Fernández Rodríguez, María Elena (Member)
Management plan and project for a Municipal Solid Waste treatment plant in the Province of Lugo
Authorship
M.T.S.R.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
M.T.S.R.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
Defense date
07.11.2025 16:00
07.11.2025 16:00
Summary
Summary The Management Plan in the planning phase of the solid urban waste treatment plant in Lugo aims to establish a strategic, technical and organizational framework to guide the integral development of the project. This plan guarantees that the execution and future operation of the plant will be carried out under principles of sustainability, efficiency and strict regulatory compliance, in accordance with European, national and regional guidelines. The need for this project lies in the increasing generation of waste and the obligation to implement modern, sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions. The current waste management infrastructure has limitations to respond effectively to the environmental, social and economic challenges posed by urban and rural development in the province of Lugo. Key advantages of the project include: Reduction of environmental impact through advanced technologies that allow greater waste valorization and a significant decrease in the amount destined for landfills. Contribution to the circular economy, transforming waste into useful resources such as compost or energy. Generation of local employment both in the construction phase and in future operation. Compliance with the climate and waste management objectives set by the European Union. Strengthening environmental governance, promoting collaboration between public administrations, private companies and citizens. Improving the quality of life of the inhabitants through a cleaner, healthier and more resilient environment. The plan is also articulated with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), a key tool for identifying, preventing and mitigating the negative effects of the project on the natural and human environment, thus ensuring that the decisions made during planning respond to rigorous technical criteria and ecological responsibility.
Summary The Management Plan in the planning phase of the solid urban waste treatment plant in Lugo aims to establish a strategic, technical and organizational framework to guide the integral development of the project. This plan guarantees that the execution and future operation of the plant will be carried out under principles of sustainability, efficiency and strict regulatory compliance, in accordance with European, national and regional guidelines. The need for this project lies in the increasing generation of waste and the obligation to implement modern, sustainable and environmentally responsible solutions. The current waste management infrastructure has limitations to respond effectively to the environmental, social and economic challenges posed by urban and rural development in the province of Lugo. Key advantages of the project include: Reduction of environmental impact through advanced technologies that allow greater waste valorization and a significant decrease in the amount destined for landfills. Contribution to the circular economy, transforming waste into useful resources such as compost or energy. Generation of local employment both in the construction phase and in future operation. Compliance with the climate and waste management objectives set by the European Union. Strengthening environmental governance, promoting collaboration between public administrations, private companies and citizens. Improving the quality of life of the inhabitants through a cleaner, healthier and more resilient environment. The plan is also articulated with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), a key tool for identifying, preventing and mitigating the negative effects of the project on the natural and human environment, thus ensuring that the decisions made during planning respond to rigorous technical criteria and ecological responsibility.
Direction
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Tutorships)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Tutorships)
Court
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
A proposal for process improvement in project managment for a marketing agency: a Kanban based magnagement model
Authorship
M.V.A.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
M.V.A.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
Defense date
07.11.2025 17:30
07.11.2025 17:30
Summary
Project management in digital marketing agencies faces the challenge of balancing creativity with efficiency, a task that, without formalized processes, often leads to reactive operations and a lack of workflow visibility. This Master's Thesis addresses this issue based on the diagnosis of a specific agency, where the analysis revealed structural deficiencies in coordination, task assignment, and communication. The main objective is, therefore, to develop an improvement proposal to optimize management processes through the design of a model based on the Kanban method. The applied methodology is qualitative in nature and focuses on a single case study. It includes an exhaustive diagnosis of the current situation, using tools such as the Ishikawa diagram to identify the root causes of problems, and a subsequent comparative analysis that projects the impact of the proposed model on a real project. The resulting proposal is an adapted management model that, based on Kanban, defines the project lifecycle, formalizes key complementary management areas, and structures the workflow through a visual board with explicit policies, defined roles and Work in Progress limits. This model is supported by the collaborative tool Notion, selected after a rigorous multi-criteria analysis. It is concluded that the professionalization of management through an adapted Kanban model constitutes an effective and highly suitable solution for the detected inefficiencies. The implementation of this visual and structured framework not only improves predictability and operational efficiency but also establishes the foundation for a culture of continuous improvement, providing tangible and sustainable value for both the agency and its clients.
Project management in digital marketing agencies faces the challenge of balancing creativity with efficiency, a task that, without formalized processes, often leads to reactive operations and a lack of workflow visibility. This Master's Thesis addresses this issue based on the diagnosis of a specific agency, where the analysis revealed structural deficiencies in coordination, task assignment, and communication. The main objective is, therefore, to develop an improvement proposal to optimize management processes through the design of a model based on the Kanban method. The applied methodology is qualitative in nature and focuses on a single case study. It includes an exhaustive diagnosis of the current situation, using tools such as the Ishikawa diagram to identify the root causes of problems, and a subsequent comparative analysis that projects the impact of the proposed model on a real project. The resulting proposal is an adapted management model that, based on Kanban, defines the project lifecycle, formalizes key complementary management areas, and structures the workflow through a visual board with explicit policies, defined roles and Work in Progress limits. This model is supported by the collaborative tool Notion, selected after a rigorous multi-criteria analysis. It is concluded that the professionalization of management through an adapted Kanban model constitutes an effective and highly suitable solution for the detected inefficiencies. The implementation of this visual and structured framework not only improves predictability and operational efficiency but also establishes the foundation for a culture of continuous improvement, providing tangible and sustainable value for both the agency and its clients.
Direction
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Tutorships)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Tutorships)
Court
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
Analysis and study of budgeting tools. Challenges in project budgeting.
Authorship
A.F.W.S.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
A.F.W.S.
Master's Degree in Project Management (L) (2nd Ed.)
Defense date
07.11.2025 18:00
07.11.2025 18:00
Summary
Budgeting is a key tool in the economic management of construction projects, as it allows for the estimation, planning, and control of costs from the earliest stages. In the Spanish context, this process relies mainly on two complementary types of digital tools: Measurement and Budgeting Software (PIMP), used to develop and organize construction budgets, and Budgeting Databases (BDP), which provide updated unit prices adapted to various project-specific variables. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the main budgeting tools used in Spain, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement in their combined application. Through a technical and critical review, it assesses aspects such as interoperability, format standardization, and consistency in data structure key factors in ensuring accurate, traceable, and market-adjusted budgets. The findings reveal that effective budgeting requires more than just data: it demands technical analysis, contextual understanding, and regulatory knowledge. Price databases should not be used automatically, but rather as adaptable references subject to critical evaluation. Furthermore, the combined use of specialized software and technical databases significantly improves the quality of budgeting but only when supported by sound professional interpretation.
Budgeting is a key tool in the economic management of construction projects, as it allows for the estimation, planning, and control of costs from the earliest stages. In the Spanish context, this process relies mainly on two complementary types of digital tools: Measurement and Budgeting Software (PIMP), used to develop and organize construction budgets, and Budgeting Databases (BDP), which provide updated unit prices adapted to various project-specific variables. This study aims to conduct a comparative analysis of the main budgeting tools used in Spain, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement in their combined application. Through a technical and critical review, it assesses aspects such as interoperability, format standardization, and consistency in data structure key factors in ensuring accurate, traceable, and market-adjusted budgets. The findings reveal that effective budgeting requires more than just data: it demands technical analysis, contextual understanding, and regulatory knowledge. Price databases should not be used automatically, but rather as adaptable references subject to critical evaluation. Furthermore, the combined use of specialized software and technical databases significantly improves the quality of budgeting but only when supported by sound professional interpretation.
Direction
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Tutorships)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Tutorships)
Court
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)
BARRASA RIOJA, MARTIN (Coordinator)
AMIAMA ARES, CARLOS (Chairman)
DIAZ VARELA, EMILIO RAFAEL (Secretary)
PEREZ CRUZADO, CESAR (Member)