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On 1 June, the public presentation session of the Construction Foundation took place, in a ceremony held at the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation in Lisbon, attended by the Minister of Infrastructure and Housing, Eng. Miguel Pinto Luz.

As founding members, the Construction Foundation brings together the Portuguese Engineers’ Association (Ordem dos Engenheiros), the Portuguese Architects’ Association (Ordem dos Arquitetos), the Portuguese Economists’ Association (Ordem dos Economistas), and 14 leading companies from the construction and projects sector in Portugal, including Teixeira Duarte – Engenharia e Construções.

This initiative, which unites the public and private sectors as well as professional associations, aims to promote and deepen knowledge of the Portuguese construction sector, strengthen its recognition, foster innovation, and contribute to:
– Free and fair competition;
– Support for decision-making on major strategic choices;
– The creation of wealth, employment, and social well-being;
– The country’s growth and prosperity;
– A better collective future.

At the event, representing Teixeira Duarte, were Manuel Maria Teixeira Duarte, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Gustavo Villas‑Boas Lebreiro, Member of the Board of Directors, who participated in a thematic panel discussing “The real capacity of Portuguese architecture and engineering in the national and international markets and the future | Competitiveness of national companies.”

Teixeira Duarte – Engenharia e Construções has strengthened its response capacity in the field of Topography with the acquisition of a drone equipped with LiDAR technology, consolidating its ongoing commitment to the digitalisation of construction processes.

This solution enables medium- and large-scale surveys to be carried out with a significantly higher level of efficiency and accuracy than traditional approaches.

The use of this drone makes it possible to carry out surveys without the need for land clearance or site preparation, access areas that are difficult or impossible to reach by traditional means, substantially reduce execution times, and minimise the human resources required.

The DJI Matrice 400 drone, a state-of-the-art piece of equipment now integrated into Teixeira Duarte’s operations, stands out for its high autonomy and range, as well as its advanced RTK GNSS positioning system, which ensures centimetre-level accuracy in the georeferencing of data.

Equipped with the Zenmuse L3 LiDAR sensor, the system can generate high-resolution three-dimensional models — known as point clouds — composed of millions of points that accurately reproduce the terrain’s topography.

In addition to the initial survey, this technology also enables continuous project monitoring, particularly in tracking earthworks volumes and the progress of construction works.

With this investment, Teixeira Duarte strengthens its technical capabilities, promoting more efficient, safer and more sustainable solutions, while reinforcing its position at the forefront of innovation in the sector.

Teixeira Duarte – Engenharia e Construções S.A. has signed an EPC (“Engineering, Procurement and Construction”) contract with Cabo Verde Airports, S.A., part of the VINCI Group, for the execution of Phase 1B improvement works at the airports of Sal, Boa Vista, Praia, and São Vicente, as well as the aerodromes of Maio, São Nicolau, and Fogo.

This contract follows the successful completion of Phase 1A and reflects a continued relationship built on the recognition of the quality of the work delivered, strengthened mutual trust, and the consolidation of the partnership with the client. The awarded consortium comprises Teixeira Duarte and Alves Ribeiro, each holding a 50% share.

The project includes rehabilitation, modernization, and expansion works across the country’s seven airport infrastructures, covering both Airside and Landside facilities.

Teixeira Duarte – Engenharia e Construções has strengthened its operational capacity with two large-diameter rotary drilling rigs for its Geotechnical and Foundations operations.

The two units are SOILMEC SR-65 + CFA Kit machines, high-performance and robust rigs designed to meet the demands of specialist foundation works.

Key technical specifications:

• Operating weight: 60.5t
• Cummins L9 engine with 272 kW
• Rotary unit torque: 240 kNm
• Telescopic Kelly bar: 4×13.5m

Following delivery of the equipment to the Montijo Operational Hub (POTD), the rigs were fully assembled and a training session was held for Operators, Mechanics and Electricians, ensuring the teams are prepared to operate and maintain the new equipment.

Teixeira Duarte – Engenharia e Construções has won the InovaInfra Award for the third time, reaffirming its commitment to innovation applied to its operations. The award is an initiative of O Empreiteiro magazine, a leading engineering publication in the Brazilian market, recognising solutions, projects and initiatives that drive innovation, efficiency and the modernisation of engineering and infrastructure in Brazil.

At the 7th edition of the InovaInfra Awards, held in São Paulo, Teixeira Duarte was recognised in the Safety category for the project “Maintenance Process Optimisation: Mechanising Tyre Replacement in Infrastructure Works”.

Developed by a multidisciplinary team working on the dam decommissioning projects in Mariana (Minas Gerais), this new solution enables tyre replacement on equipment to be carried out in complete safety, avoiding the need to move machinery to workshops for minor repairs – a process that previously caused asset downtime and negatively impacted productivity.

By adapting a specific attachment for handling large tyres, coupled to a forklift truck already available on site, this innovation has minimised risks and improved operational safety. It has also made it possible to optimise execution time in the field, reduce fuel consumption, and generate direct productivity gains.

Both the idea and its implementation demonstrate the ingenuity of Teixeira Duarte’s people and their ability to apply technical expertise in pursuit of continuous improvement.

To learn more about this innovation, read the magazine article and watch the team’s testimonial in this video.