What Andrade Gutierrez does

Andrade Gutierrez S.A. is a privately held Brazilian multinational heavy engineering and construction conglomerate founded on September 2, 1948 in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, by engineers Gabriel Andrade, Roberto Andrade, and Flavio Gutierrez. The company executes large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) projects across four primary sectors: Infrastructure (highways, airports, ports, metros, BRT corridors, urban development, and sports venues), Energy (hydroelectric, thermoelectric, transmission lines, and solar installations), Oil & Gas (refineries, gas pipelines including in Amazon flood zones, and industrial processing facilities), and Mining (open-pit and underground mine development, processing plants, and tailings management). Marquee projects include Itaipu (14,000 MW), Santo Antônio (3,568 MW), Belo Monte, Vale's Carajás Railway, multiple Petrobras refineries and the 661 km Coari-Manaus gas pipeline, the São Paulo Metro, and four 2014 FIFA World Cup stadiums.

The business operates through core brand AG Engenharia alongside subsidiaries and sub-brands: AG Participações (infrastructure concessions), AGIT (international operations in 40+ countries), Evolua Energia (distributed solar), TEN (joint venture with Alstom for transmission equipment), Vetor AG (open innovation platform), and 4.ZERO (autonomous truck with Volvo/ACR). Underlying technology includes BIM, lean construction, specialized techniques for extreme environments (Amazon pipelines, offshore, underground), and increasingly autonomous equipment. Revenue is generated primarily through EPC contracts, often executed in consortium with other construction firms, secured via competitive bidding for public sector work and direct negotiation for private enterprise clients such as Petrobras and Vale. The company maintains 12 offices across Brazil and Latin America plus Miami and Portugal, holds ISO 9001/14001/37001/45001 and SA8000 certifications, and is recognized as Brazil's most innovative construction and engineering firm (Valor Inovação 2019).

Name

Andrade Gutierrez

Legal name

Andrade Gutierrez S.A.

Website

https://andradegutierrez.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Engineering and Construction Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (54133), Utility System Construction (2371)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management & General Contracting (EPCM, Scheduling, QA/QC, HSE) (EUAMAFAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Plant Electrical Systems EPC (Switchyard, Transformers, Protection & Controls) (EUAEAAAM), Overhead & Underground Collection System Construction (MV/HV Lines, Duct Banks) (EUAEADAG), Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA), Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Infrastructure engineering services
• Energy construction projects
• Oil and gas construction
• Mining construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rio De Janeiro

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering and Construction Contracts: The primary revenue stream comes from large-scale engineering and construction contracts for infrastructure projects including hydroelectric plants, highways, airports, metro systems, oil refineries, mining operations, and pipelines. Revenue is generated through EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contracts, often in consortium with other construction firms, for both government and private sector clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Andrade Gutierrez is a Brazilian engineering and construction company that delivers large-scale EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contracts across four primary sectors: Infrastructure (highways, airports, ports, metros, urban development), Energy (hydroelectric, thermoelectric, and solar power generation plus transmission), Oil and Gas (refineries, pipelines, and processing facilities), and Mining (open-pit and underground mines, processing plants, tailings dams). The company executes projects from conception through procurement, fabrication, assembly, and commissioning, frequently participating in consortiums for mega-projects, and serves both government and large private enterprise clients across more than 40 countries.

Product overview

Andrade Gutierrez operates as a unified platform of engineering and construction services through its core brand AG Engenharia, supplemented by specialized sub-brands and divisions. The portfolio includes AG Participações (infrastructure concessions investments), Evolua Energia (distributed solar energy), AGIT (international operations spanning 40+ countries), Vetor AG (open innovation program), and 4.ZERO (autonomous mining equipment developed with Volvo and ACR). Services are organized across four market sectors: Infrastructure (airports, ports, highways, urban development), Energy (hydroelectric, thermoelectric, transmission lines, solar), Oil & Gas (refineries, pipelines, processing facilities), and Mining (mine development, plant construction, tailings management). The company executes projects from conception through procurement, fabrication, assembly, and project management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vetor AG: First open innovation program in the Engineering and Construction sector, connecting company challenges with innovative market solutions
• 4.ZERO
• Evolua Energia
• TEN (Transmissão Elétrica Nacional)

Products and services

• Infrastructure Construction Services Large-scale construction of transportation and urban infrastructure including highways, airports, ports, metro systems, BRT corridors, urban railways, and sports venues for government and enterprise clients.
• Energy Construction Services Strategic construction of power generation and transmission projects including hydroelectric plants, thermoelectric facilities, transmission lines, and solar energy installations for utilities and government energy agencies.
• Oil and Gas Construction Services Industrial construction services for the oil and gas sector including oil refineries, natural gas pipelines (including challenging Amazon installations), offshore platforms, and processing facilities for major energy companies such as Petrobras.
• Mining Construction and Operations Services Mining project execution including open-pit and underground mining operations, construction of processing plants, and tailings dam construction and decommissioning for mining companies.
• AG Participações - Infrastructure Concessions Investment vehicle for Andrade Gutierrez focused on infrastructure concessions development and acquisition, with professionalized corporate governance aligned with project finance operations for government and institutional investors.
• Evolua Energia - Distributed Solar Energy Distributed solar energy generation service providing photovoltaic plants to small and medium businesses, condominiums, and commerce in Minas Gerais, offering up to 20% discount on electricity bills through distributed generation modality.
• AGIT - International Operations International operations division managing Andrade Gutierrez's engineering and construction projects outside Brazil, with execution across more than 40 countries in Latin America, Africa, Europe, and Asia.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% reduction in commute time for 450,000 daily users on Transcarioca BRT corridor
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neo VenturescoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Technology partnership for Vetor AG open innovation program, combining startup ecosystem expertise to identify and implement innovative solutions for construction challenges.
• MastertechcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2018Partnership for Vetor AG open innovation platform, contributing technological expertise to connect construction industry challenges with innovative market solutions.
• AlstomcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Joint venture partnership to create TEN (Transmissão de Energia), inaugurated in January 2015 for power transmission equipment production. Strategic collaboration for energy transmission infrastructure.
• VolvocoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Volvo and ACR to develop the 4.ZERO autonomous dump truck for mining and heavy construction. This remote-controlled vehicle features precise positioning technology and represents a significant advancement in construction equipment automation.
• ACRcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Volvo and Andrade Gutierrez to create the 4.ZERO autonomous truck technology, combining automotive engineering expertise with construction industry application knowledge.
• BriominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInvestment partnership for Beira-Rio stadium modernization project, with Brio financing up to 75% through BNDES ProCopa program in exchange for 20-year stadium management rights.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Novonor (formerly Odebrecht): Brazilian conglomerate with a heavy construction arm (Odebrecht Engenharia e Construção) operating across Latin America, Africa and the U.S. in energy, infrastructure, mining and O&G. Directly comparable to Andrade Gutierrez in scale, geographies and mega-project EPC portfolio, and a fellow Lava Jato-era contractor.
• Camargo Corrêa Infra: Brazilian heavy construction arm of Grupo Mosafer/Votorantim that builds hydroelectric plants, highways, metros and industrial facilities. Highly comparable EPCM peer competing for the same federal/state tenders as Andrade Gutierrez.
• Queiroz Galvão: Brazilian EPC contractor active in oil and gas, mining, energy and infrastructure, including refineries and offshore works for Petrobras. Directly comparable customer mix, project types and geographic footprint to Andrade Gutierrez.
• Mendes Júnior: Brazilian engineering and construction firm with a long history in heavy infrastructure, mining and energy projects across Latin America and Africa. Comparable EPCM model and project types, though smaller in scale than Andrade Gutierrez.
• OAS: Brazilian construction company involved in airports, stadiums, metro systems and industrial facilities before its 2015 restructuring. Once a direct peer of Andrade Gutierrez in Brazilian mega-project contracting; useful benchmark for AG's historical and forward positioning.
• Galvão Engenharia: Brazilian EPC contractor executing power generation, transmission, oil and gas and infrastructure projects across Brazil. Comparable mid-to-large scale EPCM peer competing in AG's primary markets.

Broad incumbents

• Techint Engineering & Construction: Argentine-headquartered industrial conglomerate executing large-scale EPC projects in energy, oil and gas, mining and infrastructure across the Americas. Comparable in mega-project capabilities and regional focus to Andrade Gutierrez, though with a stronger industrial-equipment DNA.
• ACS Group / COBRA: Spanish-headquartered global infrastructure group with extensive concessions and EPC activities, including energy and industrial works in Latin America. Operates at a much larger scale but competes for similar mega-project and concession opportunities.
• VINCI Construction: Global construction major with civil engineering, energy and mining project execution across continents. Comparable in EPCM delivery model and energy/infrastructure project types, though with broader European geographic exposure and stronger concessions balance sheet.

Regional players

• China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC): State-owned Chinese contractor active in Latin American and African port, highway and energy projects. Increasingly competing with Andrade Gutierrez for mega-infrastructure tenders in AG's overseas markets, particularly in the Caribbean and Africa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/grupo_ag
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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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