Innovation
At ACA, innovation is the reflection of our vision to transform cities. Innovation is embedded in the way we think and act, in order to improve the communities and territories we impact.
Innovation at ACA
At ACA, we see innovation as a way of building a better future.
We develop technically competitive solutions for people and cities, which enhance the efficiency of projects and transform territories.
Our Pillars of Action
Core strategic pillars of innovation
Innovation Culture
Promotion of an innovation mindset across all areas
Innovation Ecosystem
Networks of partners, universities, start-ups and technology centres
Research &
Development
Incremental Innovation in Processes, Products and Services
Innovation Initiatives
Initiatives that show what sets us apart
Our innovation initiatives address real challenges with technological, digital, and collaborative solutions.
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ACA Innovation Challenge
Discover moreThe ACA Innovation Challenge is a competition aimed at entrepreneurs, visionaries, leaders, students, and researchers with ideas and solutions that foster innovation and circularity in the construction sector.
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Compact WWTPs
The knowledge acquired by AmbiÁgua over time fostered the interest in developing a project that brings value to the current market, given its characteristics.
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Geostructures
In the field of civil engineering, innovation is essential for the continuous improvement of processes and construction solutions.
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5S in Construction Sites
In the context of ACA’s construction projects, the absence of a structured procedure for the organisation and management of certain areas common to all company construction sites has been identified.
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D´Eco
The D’ECO – DESIGN ECONOMIC CIRCULAR OPPORTUNITIES project, funded under PT2020, consisted of the design and development of a mixed-plastic composite incorporating foundry sand, for application in construction and architecture products or urban furniture.
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Ecotelepoles
Replacement of wooden telecommunication poles, produced from maritime pine (with a major constraint associated with the slow growth of this species), which are industrially treated in an autoclave using double vacuum and pressure, together with biocide, to increase their durability and prevent attacks by xylophagous agents.
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MindLab
The MindLab platform’s main objective is to gather ideas from all employees, related to the core business and the proper functioning of ACA.
Partners
Partners that make us stronger and better
ACA continuously nurtures its relationships and strategic partnerships to achieve mutual objectives and create value collaboratively. These partnerships allow companies to combine resources, knowledge, and skills to achieve goals that would be difficult to reach individually.
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07 October, 2025
