VisArqEng

What VisArqEng does

VisArqEng (legal name: Visarqeng Architecture & Engineering Solutions, Lda) is a Portuguese architecture and engineering firm headquartered in Viseu, Portugal, founded in 2017 and registered as an independent entity in January 2020. The company originated as the technical design office of Novagente Group SGPS and continues to operate within that group structure. Its core offering spans three service lines: engineering services (project design, technical consulting, facade engineering, project review, project and construction management, technical control, and R&D), architecture services (architectural and interior design for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings), and BIM Modeling & Preparation services (3D modeling of steel structures and claddings, plus multidisciplinary BIM coordination). Supporting these are specialized competence areas in structural steel, concrete and composite design, connection detail design, and facade/cladding systems engineering.

The firm operates on a project-based professional services model, with revenue generated through design fees, technical assistance, and construction supervision across the full project lifecycle, from preliminary studies through execution design and on-site supervision. Technology stack is built around BIM (Building Information Modeling) for 3D modeling of steel structures and claddings, complemented by contemporary structural analysis and construction documentation software. The firm serves construction companies, industrial clients, and commercial and residential developers, with documented engagements in Portugal, France, Mozambique, the United Kingdom, and Reunion Island. Named and recurring counterparties include Martifer, ACIETEC, Faustino&Ferreira, Eiffage, Bouygues, Sanofi, Transfor, CISTÉR, Skinde, Systeel, and Hiperdolci, spanning industrial facilities, pharmaceutical plants, aerodromes, shopping centers, retail outlets, logistics warehouses, and infrastructure projects.

Name

VisArqEng

Legal name

Visarqeng Architecture & Engineering Solutions, Lda

Website

https://visarqeng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VisArqEng is a 6-person architecture and engineering firm in Viseu, Portugal, providing BIM modeling, steel structure design, facade engineering, and construction supervision services to construction companies, industrial clients, and developers across Portugal, France, the UK, and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Structural Engineering & Architecture Services

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAK

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYBPAHAIAN

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Engineering & Technical Consulting

Keywords

• Structural engineering services
• Architecture design services
• BIM modeling
• Steel structure design
• Facade engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Viseu

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Engineering & Architecture Services: Project design and execution services including structural engineering, architecture, and technical consultancy. Revenue generated through project-based professional fees for design work, construction supervision, and technical assistance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VisArqEng provides integrated engineering and architecture services across the full project lifecycle, including project design, technical consultancy, facade engineering, project review and management, construction supervision, technical control, and R&D activities. The firm also delivers architectural project design and interior design, and specializes in 3D modeling and preparation of steel structures and claddings in a BIM environment, including specialty coordination for complex multidisciplinary construction projects.

Product overview

VisArqEng Architecture & Engineering Solutions, Lda is an architecture and engineering firm providing integrated services across the entire project lifecycle. The company's portfolio consists of three core service lines: Engineering Services (project design, technical consulting, facade engineering, project review, management, construction supervision, and R&D), Architecture Services (architectural design and interior design), and BIM Modeling & Preparation Services (3D modeling of steel structures and claddings in BIM environment). Supporting these are specialized competence areas in structural steel/concrete/composite design, connection detail design, and facade engineering. The firm serves industrial, commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors with projects spanning Portugal, France, Mozambique, England, and Reunion Island.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Engineering Services

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Novagente Group SGPScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company; VisArqEng was founded in 2017 as a technical design office providing support to all activities of Novagente Group SGPS. This strategic relationship provides the foundation for the company's operations and project pipeline.
• ACIETECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner appearing in client/partner logos. Worked on IDEIA PARK project in Paris (2017) and ENKIDU aerodrome project (775Ton, 27000m2).
• Faustino&FerreiracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner with multiple projects including MS CARIANO industrial facility (3500m2), HANGAR C Ponte de Sor (500Ton), and AEROGARE Cascais. Long-term collaborative relationship.
• MartifercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner appearing in logos and active on projects including HSB Gare de Lyon and CC Banco MZ in Mozambique. International construction partner.
• EiffagemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor French construction company appearing in partner logos. Indicates international project capability and prestigious client relationships.
• BouyguesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor international construction group appearing in partner logos. Demonstrates ability to work with global construction leaders.
• SysteelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel construction specialist appearing in partner logos. Alignment in steel structure expertise.
• Nova Gente - EmpreitadascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within Novagente Group. Santa Iria Logistics project (400ton metal structure) demonstrates intra-group collaboration.
• SkindecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Minories Hotel project in London, England. International project collaboration.
• PerfitecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppears in partner logo section on about page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Gigante global de engenharia e design, com competência profunda em estruturas metálicas, BIM e fachadas. Oferece serviços similares em escala global mas em carteira muito mais ampla — concorrente em projetos de referência onde a VisArqEng opera.
• Thornton Tomasetti: Empresa americana de engenharia com prática dedicada em estruturas metálicas, fachadas e modelação 3D/BIM. Concorrente direto em projetos internacionais complexos de fachada e estrutura metálica.
• Walter P Moore: Consultora americana de engenharia estrutural com prática ativa em estruturas metálicas, fachadas e BIM — sobrepõe-se significativamente à competência central da VisArqEng em projetos de infraestrutura e edifícios.
• Buro Happold: Incumbente global de engenharia e consultoria, com capacidade robusta em BIM e estruturas metálicas. Embora ofereça serviços sobrepostos à VisArqEng em projetos de fachada e aço, opera a uma escala muito maior e multidisciplinary.
• Arcadis: Consultora global de design e engenharia com presença muito forte em Portugal (incluindo parceria com a aquisição anterior). Embora tenha serviços de engenharia sobrepostos, a sua escala e modelo são muito diferentes da VisArqEng.

Emerging players

• JS Held: Consultora de engenharia em crescimento com presença europeia limitada, oferecendo serviços de engenharia estrutural e consultoria técnica que tocam o mesmo mercado mas com âmbito setorial diferente.

Direct peers

• Knippers Helbig: Consultores de engenharia alemã especializados em estruturas metálicas, vidro e fachadas de alta performance. Operam no mesmo nicho técnico da VisArqEng com carteira internacional comparável.
• Werner Sobek: Empresa alemã de engenharia estrutural e consultoria de fachadas conhecida por projetos icónicos e soluções inovadoras. Foco em estruturas leves, metálicas e fachadas — o mesmo eixo de competência técnica da VisArqEng.
• Bollinger + Grohmann: Gabinete de engenharia estrutural sediado na Alemanha, com projetos internacionais em edifícios complexos e fachadas. Competência em modelação BIM e detalhe de estruturas metálicas análoga à da VisArqEng.
• Eckersley O'Callaghan: Gabinete britânico de engenharia estrutural especializado em fachadas, estruturas metálicas e vidro — sobrepõe-se quase totalmente à VisArqEng nas competências de engenharia de fachadas e detalhe de estruturas metálicas, operando num segmento premium internacional.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/visarqeng

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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