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“Colombo’s new offices are being built from the top down” is the headline of the article published this week in Expresso’s newspaper, following a recent interview conducted by the weekly publication with the Client and the Project Director, our colleague André Santiago Neves.

This project stands out for its high level of technical complexity and for the absolutely unique context in which it is being carried out. It involves a new large-scale tower suspended from steel arches above a major shopping centre that remains fully operational, within a highly sensitive urban environment — an unprecedented challenge.

The project is being delivered by a consortium led by Teixeira Duarte, responsible for overall planning, technical coordination, and the implementation of working methodologies and systems throughout all phases of the structural works.

From a construction perspective, the project incorporates a set of complex technical solutions that reflect its innovative character. Particular highlights include the execution methodology for micropiles, tailored to the existing structural constraints, and the use of climbing formwork erected above the shopping centre. All project preparation was supported by BIM methodology, enabling coordination with existing structures and a high level of precision, while optimising processes and minimising resource use.

Regarding Teixeira Duarte’s performance on this project, André Santiago Neves notes:
“From a broader analysis of our company’s overall involvement in this project, we believe it clearly leaves behind a legacy that should be regarded as a case study for the construction sector in Portugal. This project, which we developed and of which we are proud, allowed us to surpass ourselves at every stage of its development and to understand that, by focusing on the diversity of expertise across our various departments, we are able to respond effectively to the most demanding challenges. This project shows us that there are no impossibilities. It is the perfect project to reinforce confidence in national engineering and construction, and we believe we are more than prepared to respond to highly demanding challenges.”

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Teixeira Duarte participated in the 15th Steel and Composite Construction Congress promoted by Associação Portuguesa de Construção Metálica e Mista (CMM) on 20 and 21 November in Porto. The event, which was attended by 800 participants, had as its main objective to disseminate the latest innovations and achievements in this type of construction, seeking to contribute decisively to the promotion, consolidation and expansion of the sector.

The 1st Facade Engineering Congress was also held as part of this edition.

Teixeira Duarte was present as a sponsor and participated in various parts of the programme.

Administrator Miguel Talone took part in one of the first sessions – ‘Economy Session’ – to present Teixeira Duarte’s vision for the future of metallurgy.

Noteworthy technical and scientific contributions include the submission of articles and presentations on the rehabilitation of the Hercílio Luz Bridge, on special metal stirrups for reinforcing and rehabilitating existing bridge foundations, and on the rehabilitation and structural reinforcement of critical industrial infrastructure based on BIM methodology: efficiency, safety and performance in ATEX environments.

The case study of the Hercílio Luz Bridge in Florianópolis (Brazil) was also highlighted in an article published by Jornal Económico: ‘How Portugal’s Teixeira Duarte rehabilitated a 100-year-old bridge in Brazil’. Almost a century old, this historic bridge underwent extensive and demanding work carried out by Teixeira Duarte over a period of more than three years.

Participating in a conference of this magnitude, which showcases the best in the sector, reinforces Teixeira Duarte’s commitment to engineering and building solutions that make an impact, preserve heritage and strengthen communities.

The Construction sector of the Teixeira Duarte Group held its 2025 “Team Summit” on 16 and 17 October – an event that brought together more than 350 employees from all areas and companies within the division.

Under the motto “We Change Together”, the event aimed to strengthen cohesion, knowledge sharing, and the sense of belonging among the various teams. Over two days, participants took part in technical presentations, best practice exchanges, and moments of team building and social interaction that encouraged dialogue and cross-functional collaboration.

The messages “One Single Constructor” and “Together we are Stronger” set the tone for the gathering, underscoring the importance of teamwork and unity in meeting the challenges of the sector and achieving shared objectives.

The 2025 Team Summit therefore reaffirmed Teixeira Duarte’s commitment to valuing its people, technical excellence, and the consolidation of an organisational culture based on cooperation, innovation, and commitment.

The “Fábrica 1921” residential project, promoted and built by the Teixeira Duarte Group, has been chosen as the winner of the Construir 2025 Awards in the category Real Estate – Residential Building.

The winners of the competition were announced yesterday, 14 October, at an event that brought together companies and professionals from the sectors of architecture, engineering, construction, and real estate, in Lisbon. The full list of awardees can be found here.

It is worth recalling that “Fábrica 1921” had already been distinguished in the “City of Lisbon” category of the National Urban Rehabilitation Award (PNRU) 2023, as well as in the Urban Rehabilitation – Housing Segment category at the SIL Awards 2025.

The recognition of “Fábrica 1921” among the projects that have most contributed to the urban enhancement of Lisbon – and particularly of the Benfica neighbourhood – brings special pride to all the teams who, with enthusiasm and dedication, took part in the project throughout all its phases.

Teixeira Duarte – Engenharia e Construções has been selected to continue the construction of 3 new phases of the Verdelago Resort tourist development, a project that includes the execution of the structure, finishes and special installations for 8 lots, in a total of 120 apartments. The contract establishes an execution period of 30 months.

This contract award comes after the completion of Phase 3, in which Teixeira Duarte carried out, within a period of 16 months, the finishing touches and special installations for 3 lots with 55 apartments.

Promoted by Verdelago – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A., Verdelago Resort is an exclusive development comprising several residential units. It is the only 5-star rated nature resort located on the coastline of the eastern Algarve (Altura/Faro). It is a luxury project that combines sophistication with high standards of efficiency in terms of construction, mobility and energy.

For Teixeira Duarte, the continuation of this collaboration represents an important sign of trust from Verdelago and an incentive to maintain its ongoing commitment to quality and excellence in the execution of this landmark project.