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Architecture, Engineering and Utilities Cluster
Portuguese talent creates unique and complex engineering and architectural works worldwide.
Architecture, Engineering and Utilities Cluster
Portugal has its mark on highly complex engineering works recognised in several countries. We build roads, bridges and tunnels, airports and railway networks that serve millions of people.
The Architecture, Engineering and Utilities cluster has characteristics that are different from those of the traditional tradable sectors. It includes a group of highly internationalised companies that are considerably infrastructure and positively positioned in the evolution of installed energy power (and renewable energy in particular) at the European level.
The Cluster in numbers
In addition to its building-related activities, Engineering is currently focused on Energy and Climate, with a transversal approach to sustainable engineering. To meet the challenges of climate and energy, it focuses on a multifaceted approach, considering a diverse range of options that allow for a balance between energy needs and the preservation of the planet.
The sector is also committed to innovation, research, and international cooperation to develop new technologies and solutions to meet climate and energy challenges. Due to its favourable conditions and strategic location on the Atlantic coast, Portugal has the potential to contribute to the global demand for renewable energies, mainly green hydrogen.
It is a sector that consistently values international investment and access to global financial instruments that support and facilitate it and, in Portugal, is firmly focused on developing the efficiency, competitiveness and technology of its processes.
In terms of investment and internationalisation, this cluster's main business areas are concentrated in the following capacities:
• Engineering Projects, Management and Supervision;
• Studies and strategic project planning;
• Technical advice, particularly on tenders and the preparation and technical analysis of proposals;
• Architecture;
• Construction management and supervision;
• Water / Energy / Waste Operation and Maintenance Services;
• Management of water supply and sanitation services;
• Energy Efficiency;
• Waste Treatment / Circular Economy;
• Planning and management of water resources and solid waste;
• Licensing and environmental audits;
• Sustainability;
• Professionals with extensive experience and international CVs.
The main trends for the cluster are:
• Carbon Neutral Cities by 2030: designing cities, building construction and refurbishment focusing on sustainability;
• Promoting hybrid projects with a mix of energies;
• The focus on offshore renewable energies will boost the development of other supplier sectors in the national industry, such as the metal industry for parts, including wind towers, design and project engineering companies, monitoring companies, etc;
• Investment in solutions for reusing wastewater for specific purposes, such as irrigation;
• Desalination projects in Portugal and abroad in partnership;
• Smart meters and water loss control;
• Circular Economy: the creation of new businesses committed to circularity, reflected in a new recipe and utilisation of resources;
• Electrification of energyuse, particularly in the transport sector, with a focus on electric mobility.
The sector is also committed to innovation, research, and international cooperation to develop new technologies and solutions to meet climate and energy challenges. Due to its favourable conditions and strategic location on the Atlantic coast, Portugal has the potential to contribute to the global demand for renewable energies, mainly green hydrogen.
It is a sector that consistently values international investment and access to global financial instruments that support and facilitate it and, in Portugal, is firmly focused on developing the efficiency, competitiveness and technology of its processes.
In terms of investment and internationalisation, this cluster's main business areas are concentrated in the following capacities:
• Engineering Projects, Management and Supervision;
• Studies and strategic project planning;
• Technical advice, particularly on tenders and the preparation and technical analysis of proposals;
• Architecture;
• Construction management and supervision;
• Water / Energy / Waste Operation and Maintenance Services;
• Management of water supply and sanitation services;
• Energy Efficiency;
• Waste Treatment / Circular Economy;
• Planning and management of water resources and solid waste;
• Licensing and environmental audits;
• Sustainability;
• Professionals with extensive experience and international CVs.
The main trends for the cluster are:
• Carbon Neutral Cities by 2030: designing cities, building construction and refurbishment focusing on sustainability;
• Promoting hybrid projects with a mix of energies;
• The focus on offshore renewable energies will boost the development of other supplier sectors in the national industry, such as the metal industry for parts, including wind towers, design and project engineering companies, monitoring companies, etc;
• Investment in solutions for reusing wastewater for specific purposes, such as irrigation;
• Desalination projects in Portugal and abroad in partnership;
• Smart meters and water loss control;
• Circular Economy: the creation of new businesses committed to circularity, reflected in a new recipe and utilisation of resources;
• Electrification of energyuse, particularly in the transport sector, with a focus on electric mobility.
