SCAB - Sociedade de Construções Acácio Baptista, Lda.

What SCAB - Sociedade de Construções Acácio Baptista, Lda. does

SCAB - Sociedade de Construções Acácio Baptista, Lda. is a Portuguese private limited company (Lda.) founded in 1992 by managing partner Acácio Baptista and headquartered in Canelas, Vila Nova de Gaia, in the Porto district. The company operates as a vertically integrated construction and real estate business with three interconnected service lines: (1) general construction services covering residential, commercial, and industrial projects, evidenced by a portfolio of ~28 named completed works; (2) concrete supply (Betão) sold through a Wix-based online store serving construction buyers; and (3) real estate development and sales conducted through two wholly-owned sub-brands, ImoSCAB (residential apartments, currently a 12-unit building under construction in Jaca, Vila Nova de Gaia) and Urtigueira (commercial warehouses in Serzedo, Vila Nova de Gaia).

The business model is project-based and transactional: construction services and real estate sales are quoted per project, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Customer segments span B2B construction clients (developers, enterprises, regional SMBs) and B2C buyers/tenants of completed real estate. The company's go-to-market is primarily direct sales, supported by a basic showcase website, a direct contact line, and the online concrete store. The firm reported 38 employees and self-describes as a reference in the civil construction sector in Vila Nova de Gaia, supported by ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification (2024), a continuous operating history of over 30 years, and a published set of completed projects across automotive, healthcare, finance, industrial, manufacturing, retail, and residential clients. Geographic operations are confined to Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, with no claims of broader national or international footprint.

Name

SCAB - Sociedade de Construções Acácio Baptista, Lda.

Legal name

Sociedade de Construções Acácio Baptista, Lda.

Website

https://scab.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SCAB is a Portuguese construction firm founded in 1992, based in Vila Nova de Gaia, offering general construction services, concrete supply, and in-house real estate development through its ImoSCAB and Urtigueira brands, serving regional residential, commercial, and industrial clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Canelas, Vila Nova de Gaia

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Construction Services: General construction services for residential, commercial, and industrial projects including new construction and renovation work.
2. Concrete Supply (Betão): Supply of concrete through online store platform for construction projects.
3. Real Estate Development and Sales: Development and sale of residential apartments (ImoSCAB) and commercial warehouses (Urtigueira).

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

SCAB is a civil construction company offering three integrated service lines: (1) concrete supply (betão) through an online store, (2) general construction services covering residential, commercial, and industrial building projects, and (3) real estate development and sales through two sub-brands—ImoSCAB for residential apartments and Urtigueira for commercial warehouses and logistics facilities.

Product overview

SCAB operates as a single unified construction and real estate company offering three interconnected service lines: (1) concrete supply via an online store, (2) general construction services with a portfolio of completed projects, and (3) real estate services through two sub-brands—ImoSCAB for residential property development and sales, and Urtigueira for commercial warehouse and logistics facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ImoSCAB: Real estate development brand managing residential property projects including a building with 12 apartments (5 T2 and 7 T3) in Jaca, Vila Nova de Gaia.
• Urtigueira

Products and services

• Fornecimento de Betão (Concrete Supply) Supply of concrete (betão) through an online store platform, enabling construction companies, contractors, and individuals to order concrete products directly for their construction projects.
• Construção (Construction Services) General construction services covering residential, commercial, and industrial building projects, including new construction and renovation, with a portfolio of completed works spanning enterprises, mid-market firms, and individual clients.
• ImoSCAB Real estate development and sales brand managing residential property projects. Currently developing a modern building with 12 apartments (5 T2 and 7 T3) in Jaca, Vila Nova de Gaia, marketed as an investment or individual-purchase opportunity.
• Urtigueira Commercial real estate brand offering warehouse and logistics facilities. Features two large warehouses in Serzedo, Vila Nova de Gaia, with truck/TIR access gates and exterior maneuvering areas for storage, logistics, or industrial activity.

Named customers28 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bento Pedroso Construções: Portuguese general contractor active in nonresidential and residential building projects; comparable in project type, though operating at a larger scale and broader geography than SCAB.
• DST Group: Portuguese construction and engineering group operating in civil construction, real estate and concrete; directly comparable to SCAB's mix of building works, property development and materials supply.
• Norcon - Engenharia e Construção: Portuguese general contractor focused on residential and commercial building projects; similar integrated model of construction plus development serving the Portuguese regional market.
• Grupo Casais: Portuguese general contractor and real estate developer headquartered in Braga, operating across construction, concrete supply and property development; comparable to SCAB in integrated civil construction and regional Portuguese footprint, though at meaningfully larger scale.
• Conduril - Engenharia, S.A. Portuguese civil construction and infrastructure contractor with a strong presence in the Norte region; competes with SCAB for nonresidential and industrial building contracts in northern Portugal.

Others

• Secil Companhia Geral de Cal e Cimento: Major Portuguese cement and concrete producer; adjacent to SCAB as a potential supplier/competitor in the ready-mix concrete business served via SCAB's online store.
• CIMPOR - Indústria de Cimentos: Large Portuguese cement and concrete manufacturer; adjacent comparator for SCAB's concrete supply line and overall materials exposure in the Portuguese construction value chain.

Broad incumbents

• Mota-Engil: Largest Portuguese construction and infrastructure group with a listed parent and broad portfolio including civil construction and real estate; competes with SCAB in the same end-markets but at vastly larger scale and capital base.
• Soares da Costa Construção: Historic Portuguese general contractor active in nonresidential building and infrastructure; broader-scope incumbent overlapping SCAB in commercial/industrial construction.
• Teixeira Duarte: Portuguese-listed construction, real estate and concession group with integrated building and property operations; relevant incumbent comparable to SCAB's construction-plus-real-estate model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scab

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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