What Cimes Construction does

Cimes Construction (legal name: Construtora e Incorporadora Mauri Espíndola) is a privately-held Brazilian real estate developer founded in August 2009 in São José, Santa Catarina, and operating primarily in the Greater Florianópolis region. The company specializes in the design, construction, and delivery of high-standard residential developments for affluent individual buyers, with a portfolio of eight delivered empreendimentos and two currently under construction: the Manhattan complex in Floresta, São José (Torre A and Torre B, delivery expected 2026) and Aspen Floresta Home Club. Core technical differentiators include a proprietary guarda-corpo peripheral safety system for top slabs — developed in-house and adopted by Fundacentro as a national reference standard in 2018 — and standardized inclusion of sustainability features (solar heating, rainwater harvesting, LED lighting), smart-home elements (electronic locks, electric blinds), acoustic insulation, and comprehensive leisure amenities across projects.

The company's business model rests on three revenue streams: one-time sale of residential apartment units to end-buyers (the primary stream), recurring rental income from commercial office space in the Cimes Office Tower in Kobrasol, São José, and one-time resale of select land and lot parcels in developments such as Deltaville and Vista da Pedra. Cimes operates a hybrid direct-to-consumer go-to-market combining an in-house corretores (real estate agent) team led by sales manager Pedro Fermiano with partnerships to external brokerages such as Ludvig Imóveis, supported by a physical sales showroom, WhatsApp, phone, and an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

Cimes is entirely family-owned and family-operated: founder Mauri Espíndola serves as President, his wife Rosângela Espíndola as Administrative and Financial Director, and their daughter Rafaela Karen Espíndola da Silva (with the firm since its 2009 founding as an intern) as Director. The company has no external investors, no funding rounds, no parent entity, and no subsidiaries. Total cumulative scale is 136,000 m² of constructed area across 8 delivered projects serving 646 clients, with 64,000 m² currently under construction.

Name

Cimes Construction

Legal name

Construtora e Incorporadora Mauri Espíndola (Cimes)

Website

https://cimesconstrutora.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cimes Construction is a privately-held, family-owned Brazilian high-end residential and commercial real estate developer founded in 2009 and headquartered in São José, Santa Catarina, serving affluent individual buyers in the Greater Florianópolis region with a portfolio of eight delivered projects and two currently under construction.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Residential Building Construction (23611), Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAB), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• High-end residential construction
• Real estate development
• Luxury apartment development
• Commercial property leasing
• Civil construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

São José

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Development and Sales: Cimes designs, constructs, and delivers high-standard residential projects. Revenue is generated through the sale of residential apartments and units to end customers. The company maintains its own sales team and works with partner brokerages.
2. Commercial Space Rental: The Cimes Office Tower includes commercial spaces (salas) available for rental to businesses and professionals. This generates recurring rental income from office and commercial tenants.
3. Land/Lot Resale: Cimes offers resale opportunities for lots and land parcels in select developments such as Deltaville in Biguaçu and Vista da Pedra in São José.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cimes Construction is a Brazilian real estate developer that designs, constructs, and delivers high-standard residential apartment buildings and commercial real estate in the Greater Florianópolis region. Its offerings include premium multi-tower residential developments with sustainability features (solar heating, rainwater harvesting) and smart home technologies, plus a commercial office tower with rental spaces. The company sells units directly through its own sales team and partner brokerages, and operates a sales showroom in São José, Santa Catarina.

Product overview

Cimes Construction (Cimes Construtora) is a Brazilian real estate developer based in São José, Santa Catarina, specializing in high-standard residential and commercial construction projects in the Greater Florianópolis region. The company's portfolio consists of a portfolio of distinct real estate developments organized under its brand, including nine completed residential projects (Acqua di Mare Residence, Torres del Paine, Bellagio, Infinity Residence, Absoluto, Belvedere, and Manhattan with Torre A and Torre B) and one commercial office building (Cimes Office Tower), with Aspen Floresta Home Club currently under development. Each project is positioned as a premium, high-finish product with distinctive features including sustainability elements (solar heating, rainwater harvesting, LED lighting), smart home technologies (electronic locks, electric blinds), acoustic insulation, and comprehensive leisure amenities. The company operates a direct sales model with its own sales team and partner brokers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cimes Office Tower: Commercial office tower building in Kobrasol, São José, with spaces for lease and conference facilities.

Products and services

• Cimes Office Tower A commercial office building located in Kobrasol, São José, offering office spaces for rent with amenities including conference rooms, parking, and 24-hour reception with access control. The building also houses Cimes' own headquarters.
• Manhattan A large residential complex currently under construction in Floresta, São José, featuring multiple towers (Torre A and Torre B) with delivery expected in 2026. The project includes extensive common areas and leisure facilities.
• Aspen Floresta Home Club An exclusive residential project designed to be in total connection with its natural surroundings, located in Floresta, São José, currently under construction.
• Belvedere A residential project delivered in August 2022 in Floresta, São José, featuring 3 or 4-bedroom apartments with rooftop leisure areas including pool, zen space, and deck. Includes smart home features such as electronic locks and electric blinds.
• Absoluto A residential development delivered in August 2021 in Campinas, São José, featuring 3-suite apartments with over 1,000m² of leisure area including heated pool, gourmet space, party rooms, and teen area.
• Infinity Residence A luxury residential project delivered in 2018 in Estreito, Florianópolis, located near the continental waterfront. Features 3 and 4-suite apartments with duplex and triplex options, 100% tile facade, and comprehensive leisure amenities.
• Bellagio A residential project delivered in 2016 in Floresta, São José, featuring 3-bedroom apartments with suites, contemporary architecture with partial tile facade, and sustainability features including rainwater harvesting.
• Torres del Paine A residential project delivered in 2014 in Floresta, São José, featuring 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with 1 and 2 suites, designed with sustainability principles and extensive leisure areas.
• Acqua di Mare Residence The company's first residential project, delivered in 2012 in Balneário Estreito, Florianópolis, featuring 2 and 3-bedroom apartments with innovative construction technology and sustainability features.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% of delivered projects completed on schedule with high customer satisfaction, evidenced by testimonials from 10+ satisfied clients.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Government of the State of Santa CatarinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, Cimes partnered with the State Government to deliver 12 hospitalization beds to Hospital Santa Tereza in São Pedro de Alcântara, commemorating the hospital's 80th anniversary.
• Viva Koesa MovementminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Viva Koesa is a neighborhood revitalization movement organized by AEMFLO and CDL-SJ in partnership with Sebraesc/SC and the Municipal Government. Cimes participates in this initiative aimed at making Rua Koesa a more modern, safe, and culturally diverse environment, contributing to quality of life for residents and visitors.
• Municipal Government of São JoséminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership with the Municipal Government of São José for neighborhood revitalization projects including the renovation of Praça Parque Residencial Floresta in July 2015, located at Av. Ivo Reis Montenegro.
• Ludvig ImóveiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLudvig Imóveis is a key real estate brokerage partner for Cimes, selling Cimes properties through their network of corretores. The partnership includes both residential projects and the Cimes Office Tower commercial property. Ludvig maintains its own sales team and office for Cimes sales.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Gafisa: Established Brazilian residential developer listed on B3 with multi-decade history across multiple metros and price segments. Comparable in vertical residential product category but operates as a broadly diversified incumbent rather than a premium niche specialist.
• MRV Engenharia: Brazil's largest residential construction company, with national coverage across economic, mid, and high-standard segments. Comparable as a residential developer but operates at vastly larger scale and across the entire price spectrum, including affordable housing where Cimes does not compete.
• Direcional Engenharia: Large publicly listed Brazilian residential developer with national presence, particularly strong in Minas Gerais. Comparable as a vertical residential builder with similar build-and-sell model, though serving a broader price range and at greater scale than Cimes.

Direct peers

• Even Construtora e Incorporadora: Premium Brazilian residential developer listed on B3, with a portfolio of high-end vertical residential projects primarily in São Paulo and Rio. Direct competitor in the high-standard residential segment with similar design-led, sustainability-positioned branding.
• Cury Construtora: São Paulo-listed residential developer focused on vertical residential projects in São Paulo metro and other state capitals. Comparable in vertical residential product and direct-to-buyer sales model, though serving broader price tiers than Cimes.
• Cyrela Brazil Realty: One of Brazil's largest premium residential developers, listed on B3, focused on high-end vertical residential projects in São Paulo, Rio, and other major metros. Comparable to Cimes in product positioning (high-standard apartments, premium finishes) and direct-to-buyer sales model, though at materially larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Eztec Incorporadora: São Paulo-based premium residential developer known for luxury high-rise projects in prime urban locations. Comparable to Cimes in premium positioning, high-finish specification, and direct customer sales approach.
• Plaenge: Brazilian premium residential and corporate builder with a strong regional operating model in Londrina and other interior markets. Comparable to Cimes in family-influenced governance, premium positioning, and concentration in specific metropolitan markets rather than nationwide.
• Trisul: Brazilian residential developer operating across multiple metros with a mix of mid- to high-end vertical projects. Comparable in business model (build-and-sell residential) and direct sales approach, though at a larger and more geographically diversified scale.
• JHSF Participações: Brazilian luxury real estate developer with a strong high-end residential and mixed-use portfolio (Faria Lima, Cidade Jardim). Comparable to Cimes in ultra-premium positioning, attention to design and finish quality, and brand-led marketing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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