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Respect. (from the lat. respectu) n. 1. respect; 2. consideration; high regard; 3. deference; compliance; veneration; 4. honour; worship; 5. relation; refererence...
We believe that everyone should be respected for their work, for their attitudes, opinions and options.
Rigor. (from the lat. rigore) n. 1. harshness; strength; 2.fig., severity; punctuality; accuracy.
There is no "more or less levelled", "more or less upright”, "more or less clean" or "more or less safe", but rather “levelled”, "upright”, "clean” and “safe". The rigour is reflected in our procedures, in time and in the rules to follow. In the light of moral and principles, being severe means being rigorous.
Passion. (from the lat. passione) n. 1. intense and usually violent feeling (affection, joy, hate, etc.) which hinders the exercise of impartial logic; 2. derived from a feeling; 3. great predilection; 4. partiality; 5. great grief; immense suffering...
Under the sign of passion – a text of the Portuguese poet Regina Guimarães – is our icon. Passion is to reveal great enthusiasm for something, favourable encouragement or opposite to something.
It is the sensibility transmitted by an architect or engineer through work.
Passion is the dedication to a project. Passion is a state of warm soul.
Loyalty. (from the lat. legalitate) n. the quality of being loyal; fidelity; sincerity.
Respect for the principles and rules that guide the honour and probity. Faithfulness to commitments and agreements undertaken, staunch character.
To remain loyal to the business partners because we depend on them and they depend on us.
Being trustworthy for being loyal.
Solidarity. (from the lat. solidare) n. 1. the quality of being solidary; 2. reciprocal responsibility among the members of a group, namely social, professional, etc.; 3. sense of sharing another’s suffering.
Being solidary is being a friend, offering our hand with genuine generosity and bringing joy and human warmth to those who, somehow, are marginalized. Being solidary is being more human. A solidary company is recognized as a fair and non-selfish company. A solidary company is a preferred choice in business. It is a more competitive company. Volunteering is a vehicle to solidarity. It is modern, fair, cultured, friend, it is a noble gesture of moral elevation.
Courage. (from the lat. coraticum) n. 1. bravery facing danger; intrepidity; to have audacity; 2. moral force before a suffering or setback; 3. [fig.] to input energy when performing a difficult task; perseverance...
Courage is essential in our life. Courage to face less pleasant situations when complex issues come up, not expecting random resolutions.
It is a value that we must highlight as opposed to the fearful, cowardly and laziness.
The courage to react to criticism not with an attitude of demotivation or sadness, but rather to search for the means and the action to overcome its own reason. This kind of courage, which is also an intellectual courage, is highly recommended.
Ambition. (from the lat. ambitione) n. 1. vehement desire of wealth, honours or glories; 2. expectation about the future; aspiration; 3. lust; greed…
Vehement desire to achieve a particular goal. Ambition not to resign ourselves. Ambition to take the best potential from ourselves. Ambition to deserve ourselves. Ambition to be athletes in our top-level competitive jobs. Ambition to beat our brands. Ambition to get the best deals with the maximum value, due to the high levels of proficiency and efficiency.
Esthetics. ESTHETICS (from the Greek aisthetiké, "sensitive") n.f. 1. Philosophy branch of philosophy that studies the beauty and nature of artistic phenomena; 2. author's own style, time, etc.; 3. harmony of shapes and colors, beauty; 4. set of techniques and treatments that aim to beautify the body.
We decided to build the company's economic foundations under a cultured, cosmopolitan and cool image. Because it is a charming state of being. Good taste because we are sustainable and we respect the planet. Good taste because we are sensitive. Good taste just because.
Responsibility. (from the lat respondere) n. the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; a form of trustworthiness.
We must be certain that, before a choice, we chose what is best for both of us and not just the best for each one. Each employee is responsible for his negotiated activity and co-responsible if the co-worker does not fulfil his own task, thus preventing the common goal. A team is a set of individuals - is a whole. In the business game, as in social or family contexts, everyone must comply with their own relative position and we shall not permit that one of ours fails to be in our team.
Diário do Minho
Yesterday, the Minister of Culture presented the 2025 dst Grand Prize for Literature to Luísa Costa Gomes, for her book “Visting friends and other short stories” (Visitar Amigos e outros contos). At the festive ceremony, which took place at the Theatro Circo in Braga, at the end of a 30-hour cultural marathon, the speakers argued that the dst Grand Prize for Literature, now in its 30th year, honours and promotes Braga at a national level, leaving a lasting cultural and artistic mark on the municipality.
The main concert hall in Braga and the region was once again filled with culture and literature enthusiasts, as well as various invited guests, including Margarida Balseiro Lopes, the new Minister for Culture, Youth and Sport who, despite already being familiar with the Braga construction company’s commitment, praised the example of dst through an activity that goes far beyond mere corporate social responsibility.
In fact, she admitted, this was the main reason for her attendance at the ceremony.
“My presence here today is also intended to pay tribute to an aspect of culture that is essential, which is the involvement of the private sector, of civil society, a role in cultural policies that is particularly important. We know that the state has an indispensable role to play, but we all benefit, as does the country considerably, if we can have more examples such as that of dst, which in various areas, and as is the case today, particularly in literature, has been able to commit and dedicate itself to rewarding artists, in this case writers, and this year a female writer, over so many years. This is deeply enriching for culture in Braga and for the country.”
In order for more “dsts” to exist, the government has promised to review the cultural patronage law and make it more attractive.
What is more, and to reinforce the importance of culture, Margarida Balseiro Lopes recalled that in the recently approved programme, there was a 50% increase in the Culture budget.
Luísa Costa Gomes, who won the dst Literature Grand Prize for the second time [she won the 20th edition], said she felt “honoured” by the award. “I feel very good, I feel very happy. I really like this dst award. I think dst is an exemplary company in terms of its cultural and social role.”
Luísa Costa Gomes is “very happy to be part of these celebrations of the 30th anniversary of the dst”, a prize that honours and promotes Braga nationally with its awards to so many Portuguese writers, many of them internationally renowned.
The dst CEO emphasised the importance of literature and the arts
In his own way, José Teixeira once again provided an authentic “catechesis” on the general importance of literature, the plastic arts and culture within society.
The dst CEO began by gallantly praising the minister’s presence. “Her coming, her company, with her energy, endows this gala with more light and illuminates the importance of culture and literature in everyone’s life, every day.”
After welcoming the guests, he spoke of his insistence on the value of the arts. “For many years I have been writing and talking about the importance of culture, the liberal arts, humanities, the arts and philosophy, to put it simply, in the competitiveness of countries, companies and families. Competitiveness at work. Productivity at work. Creativity at work. Innovation at work. Because in the part of life that we all have to have, in our time of transformation and renewal, its importance is a matter of survival and of mental health. Without culture, life is impossible”, he emphasised.
José Teixeira believes that literature is the shortest and fastest route to freedom. “Without literature, knowledge is banished or restricted to the multiplication table of life”, agreeing with Vítor Hugo when he writes that the deprivation of knowledge “is more damaging to humanity than misery.”
After the speeches, the audience enjoyed a concert by the Cape Verdean singer Mayra Andrade, who revisited her album “reEncanto”. A warm sweet voice that enchanted the audience.