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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.
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The initiative coincides with Braga Economy Week
On 21 May, as part of Braga Economy Week 2025, dstgroup, one of Portugal’s most influential and innovative business groups, is once again setting the international agenda by leading a reflection on the future of construction at the event “Inhabiting the future: The Industrialisation of Construction”. The initiative will be promoted by its new company, zethaus, dedicated to industrial construction.
According to InvestBraga, the organiser of Economy Week, “more than an event, this will be a turning point, as dstgroup is at the forefront of a new grammar of construction, anchored in industrialisation as a means of responding to the global challenges of housing, sustainability and productivity.”
Based in Braga, the group proposes a paradigm shift: building faster, to a higher standard, with less waste, while meeting 21st century social and environmental demands.
“We believe Braga is the epicentre of a silent, yet transformative, revolution. Dstgroup wants to lead the future of construction, with industrialised solutions that offer scale, efficiency and respect for the environment. The future of housing demands radical innovation, and we are ready to make it a reality”, asserts José Teixeira, Chairman of the Board of Directors of dstgroup.
The event will take place in the small auditorium of Fórum Braga, with free entry (subject to registration), and will be a unique opportunity to hear about the transformative potential of industrialisation in the construction sector from experts, business leaders and academics.
Braga Economy Week 2025, organised by InvestBraga with the support of dstgroup and other strategic partners, such as IB-S, UMinho Exec and the Norman Foster Foundation, will take place in May and June, reaffirming Braga’s status as one of Portugal’s hotspots for economic debate and entrepreneurial innovation.
The event begins at 09:00 with a speech by dstgroup chairman, José Teixeira, followed by a speech from a representative of Braga Municipal Council.
At 09:45, there will be a discussion between Diogo Inglez de Souza and Rui Furtado on the subject of “house as dwelling machine” vs “machine as house maker”.
At 10:40, Filipa Leal will deliver a poetic talk on “The Soul of Houses”, followed, at 11:10, by another discussion between Luís Aguiar Conraria and João Negrais de Matos, entitled “How can the economy help build more houses at prices that do not suffocate families?”. At 11:40, Jorge Branco will give a talk on “New opportunities for timber in industrialised construction, followed, at 13:30, by a speech by the Norman Foster Foundation.
At 14:10, Roberto Cremascoli tackles “Challenges and opportunities for architecture”, followed by another talk, at 14:50, entitled, “How to construct the symbolic value of an industrially made house. How to build a sense of place and belonging.” by Álvaro Dominguez and Isabel Cordovil.
At 16:40, Gonçalo M. Tavares will discuss “The refuge, between stone, alphabet and belief”. The final talk, on the Industrialisation of Construction, by the R2U Mobilising Agenda Team, is scheduled for 17:20.