Our history

A turning point in our history, with our involvement in the landmark Forum Aveiro project. It was a milestone in the company’s growth, consolidating its position in the Portuguese market.

The Estádio do Sport Lisboa e Benfica posed a major technical challenge, and Confrasilvas S.A. stood out for delivering reinforced concrete structures and erecting innovative formwork systems. This further strengthened the company’s reputation for large-scale projects.

We were one of the first companies specialising in the supply and erection of integrated formwork solutions to set up a dedicated Safety and Environment Department. The company adapted and developed its internal organisation to respond to new trends and requirements in the building and civil engineering market.

Our international expansion began with operations in Angola.

The company delivered a number of projects in Spain, strengthening its European presence.

We obtained our Quality, Environment and Safety certification, which set us apart from the other players in the market and made us pioneers in the sector.

We expanded into South America, opening our first branch office in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

We strengthened our presence in Africa, beginning operations in Mozambique.

We expanded into Asia, delivering our first projects in Georgia.

We consolidated our operations in Brazil, strengthening our business across South America. We delivered two projects in the city of Bogotá (through our subsidiary Confrasilvas Colômbia S.A.S.).

The Confrasilvas Group focused on consolidating and strengthening its business in its existing markets, namely Germany, Angola, Brazil, Colombia, France, Georgia, Mozambique, Portugal and Romania.

The Confrasilvas Group adjusted its operations to the contraction in the African and South American markets, while strengthening its presence in the European markets. Over these years, the Group redeployed its people and physical assets in line with the new reality in each of these markets.

Brazil saw a modest economic recovery, and we delivered our first projects in São Paulo.

The Confrasilvas Group’s activity grew in the European markets, accompanied by a significant contraction in the African markets.

Work started on the Prata Riverside Village project. On this prestigious development, we stood out for delivering the concrete structures and erecting high-precision formwork solutions, contributing to the urban regeneration of the city’s riverfront.

A year defined by the recovery in activity levels following COVID-19.

We operated against a backdrop of high inflation and interest rate rises by the Central Bank.

In Europe, 2023 and 2024 were defined by the impact of the war in Ukraine. This had a negative impact on activity in Central Europe. Bucking that trend, markets such as Portugal, Gibraltar and Romania saw activity grow. The same was true in Brazil and Angola, although these markets were heavily affected by the depreciation of their respective currencies.

Three decades of innovation, excellence and recognition in the sector, strengthening the company’s reputation for reliability and quality on complex, demanding projects.