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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 dstgroup began its activity in the 1940s mining aggregates. Since then, it has diversified its activity. It currently operates in six business areas – Engineering and Construction, Environment, Renewable Energies, Telecommunications, Real Estate and Ventures The Engineering and Construction area accounts for around 80 per cent of the group’s turnover, which in 2024 exceeded 600 million euros.
The dstgroup is a group with a family-owned background based in Braga and is divided into subholdings specialising in various business areas. It currently has around 3,600 workers, most of them in the engineering area. This is the group’s core business, in which it has been expanding its competences. Construction is one of the group’s main activities and is centred on housing, public buildings and historic refurbishment. “Internationally, we have developed several highly complex projects, some of which have won international awards, such as the Longchamp Hippodrome works in Paris, which won the European Steel Design Awards”, recalled João Matos, director of the dstgroup. Also noteworthy are the construction works to build two hospitals in Angola, worth around 67 million euros.
The dstgroup has invested in industrial construction to respond to the problem of supply in the housing sector. “The industrial solution we are developing allows us to increase supply in a faster, more efficient and sustainable manner”, emphasised João Matos. The group has also promoted various internal initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint, such as the installation of photovoltaic panels at the Braga campus, which has led to an annual reduction of around 350 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
The dstgroup’s internationalisation process began in 2007 with its entry into Angola, where the company maintains a strong presence. In 2012 it entered the French market, where it established partnerships with the main players in the engineering and construction market. “Over the years, we have been expanding our international presence, with a focus on the European market, and we currently operate in around ten countries, in addition to Portugal”, added João Matos.
Initially, the group opted for markets such as Angola that were historically and culturally close to Portugal. Then, after considering the foreign exchange market and its risk management, it opted to expand its international activity to more mature and stable markets, particularly in Europe. “The entry strategy involved getting closer to the main players in the engineering and construction sector in the various countries, and focusing on participating in highly sophisticated and complex projects in order to become more well known”, stated the dstgroup director.
The dstgroup is currently the leader of the RRP Mobilizing Agenda R2UTechnologies | modular system, focused on industrial construction, which brings together 48 entities. The aim is to develop a new concept that will transform the way buildings are constructed. As part of this agenda, a partnership was signed with the architect Norman Foster to build a 4,000 m2 full-scale prototype to explore innovative solutions for the construction sector, based on an industrial solution.
One of the dstgroup’s main focuses is precisely industrial construction. "With the Zethaus brand we intend to lead the future of the construction sector through an innovative and sustainable industrial solution. We expect this new business area to have an export volume of between 60 per cent and 70 per cent”, predicted João Matos. “The energy transition area is another priority for the group, as shown in an industrial unit dedicated to recycling end-of-life batteries, as well as implementing energy storage solutions”, he added.
Alongside the development of the business is also the adoption of social responsibility and cultural policies. “Culture has an inescapable economic value. In the case of the dstgroup, we feel that this commitment to culture, in addition to the social impact it generates, has strengthened the confidence of our clients in the way we operate. One of the greatest symbols of this support is our literature prize, which marked its 30th anniversary this year. Since 2019, we have been promoting a similar award in Angola, in partnership with the Camões Institute”, recalled João Matos.
The Top Employer Institute recently honoured the dstgroup for the third year running as being one of the best companies to work for. “This is proof of our commitment to employee well-being and the excellence of our human resources policies”, added João Matos. “Employees are undoubtedly at the centre of our entire strategy. As productivity is a key factor in our business, retaining employees is a fundamental pillar for maintaining high levels of productivity.”