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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.
Observador
On Friday, the University of the Algarve signed a contract for the construction of two new university halls of residence with a total of 287 beds, representing a 15.8-million-euro investment.
The UAlg currently has 558 beds and with the construction of the two new halls of residence, “it will increase its available capacity by 51%”, to 845 beds, according to a press release issued to the news agency Lusa.
The construction of the new halls of residence, funded by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), will create a total of 287 new bed spaces, 162 on the Gambelas campus and 125 on the Penha campus, both in the Faro district.
The residence at Gambelas, in the parish of Montenegro, with a budget of almost 8.9 million euros, has a built area of 1,781 m2, split over three floors.
The 162 beds planned for this hall of residence are split between 80 private rooms, 38 twin rooms, five accessible rooms and a one-bedroom apartment.
Penha II hall of residence in Faro city has a budget of 6.8 million euros and will consist of five floors with a total built area of 3,977 m2.
The 125 new beds will be split between 71 private rooms, 24 twins, five accessible rooms and a one-bedroom apartment.
“Both buildings will be located on university campuses at Gambelas and Penha, providing a living space at the heart of academic life, by creating a safe, comfortable and human environment, promoting environmentally sustainable behaviours”, stressed the UAlg.
With the construction of the new halls of residence, the aim is to “offer its residents high-quality short-term accommodation, ensure comfortable living conditions and quality of life, promote neighbourliness, camaraderie and community spirit, and balance community life with respect for the individuality and privacy of all”, explains the Algarve based institution.
UAlg Vice-Chancellor, Paulo Águas, quoted in the press release, stresses that accommodation continues to be “one of the greatest priorities” for the university and that the construction of the two new halls of residence, “will make a significant contribution to removing barriers to education to students moving away from home”.
On the subject of renovating existing halls of residence, Paulo Águas promised that UAlg “is the best in the country”, having renovated 427 beds in six halls of residence.
The contract for the two new halls was drawn up under the National Plan for Further Education Accommodation (PNAES), using Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) funding.
The director of the National Erasmus+ Education and Training Agency, Ana Cristina Perdigão, responsible for managing PNAES funds, was present at the signature of the contract.
Quoted in the press release, she praised “the speed and manner” in which the UAlg took advantage of this funding, calling the Algarve-based university, “an example on the national level for its capacity for vision and the work it has carried out”.
The architectural plans for the new halls were produced by architect Rui Gago, of Inovarx, Lda., while the company Domingos da Silva Teixeira S.A. will be responsible for their construction.