Vector Mais in the Iberian Property magazine
In the latest issue of Iberian Property, the magazine highlighted Vector Mais in an article dedicated to innovation in interior fit-out, which you can read here:
Inovation in Interior Fit-Out
With 22 years of activity, Vector Mais is one of Portugal’s leading companies in fit-out of office and hotel interiors and real estate asset rehabilitation.
Founded in 2000, Vector Mais was born with the purpose of offering an innovative service. “International clients were looking for a company in Portugal that offered an integrated service, from budgeting and site preparation to construction and furniture supply, they wanted someone who would do a quality turnkey project, that’s where we made the difference”, says CEO Duarte Aires, who founded the company with Sandro Marques. This commitment to quality and innovation continues to this day, continuing to deserve the confidence of the largest national and international companies.
From the beginning, Vector Mais has developed its business in two models, as a General Contractor or in Design & Build. In the former, following the design prepared by the architects and engineers chosen by the client, Vector Mais develops the work as a general contractor, being responsible for civil construction and technical installations (HVAC, electrical, security and GTC). In the case of Design & Build, it undertakes the entire project, from interior architecture, specialty projects to construction and furniture supply, offering a complete and integrated service.A Vector Mais atingiu um volume de negócios de 38 milhões de euros em 2021 e conta com uma equipa de 64 colaboradores.
A focus on offices, hospitality, and recovery of real estate assets
The fit-out of offices has always been synonymous with the activity of Vector Mais, having carried out the works of some of the most iconic projects in Portugal. From consulting and technology companies to law firms and banks, Vector Mais’ portfolio includes the offices of Cofidis, Deloitte, KPMG, PLMJ, Microsoft, Auchan, SAP, BPI, Nokia, Nestlé, among many others.
The hotel industry is another sector where Vector Mais has made a strong investment. After having worked on the InterContinental Lisbon and the Marriott Praia d’El Rey, it has renovated the suites of the InterContinental Palácio das Cardosas and 282 rooms of the Ritz Four Seasons Hotel in Lisbon. In this last project, all the experience as general contractor was put to use in the coordination of a comprehensive renovation that involved great attention to detail and respect for the history of this hotel that opened in 1959. Due to the great dynamism of the national real estate market, Vector Mais has more recently taken on a new area of activity, the recovery of real estate assets. Working closely with real estate promoters, consultants, project managers and inspection companies, Vector Mais carries out renovation work on office buildings and hotels, preparing them for the arrival of new tenants.
Sustainability in construction
Sustainability and innovation are increasingly important issues in the construction field and, for the last 22 years, Vector Mais has implemented practices that improve its service and reduce the impact of its activity. In addition to ISO:9001 certification, which reinforces its commitment to clients, continuous improvement and company performance, Vector Mais has taken steps towards innovation through a sustainable attitude. Besides minimizing waste and recycling the maximum number of materials, Vector Mais has implemented in its construction sites solutions that reduce energy consumption and increase the life span of materials, having participated in several building projects with BREEAM, LEED and WELL certifications. Social responsibility has also been a major focus of the company, promoting the best working conditions for its employees and consolidating relationships with national suppliers, boosting the Portuguese industry.
Experience and specialisation in interior construction
Vector Mais is led by CEO Duarte Aires, who co-founded the company with Sandro Marques. He has directed the construction company to the needs of a real estate market in constant mutation. The bet on human resources has been the solution to meet the demands of a general contractor, counting on a specialized team of engineers, architects, and business managers, among others, with decades of experience in the sector.