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It is only three years old but its youth has not stopped it from helping to change the face of the city of Aveiro (and now also of Ílhavo). Ponto Urbano’s work is becoming increasingly visible: old buildings have been renovated and new constructions are dotting the centre. At the head of this company is 46-year-old Paulo Martins, a businessman who prefers to name an entire team when asked about the secret of success. Born in Mêda, Guarda, but living in Aveiro for more than 20 years, he confesses that he feels like a true “aveirense”, despite his mountain origins.

Told in the first person, the story that led to the affirmation and growth of Ponto Urbano seems simple. With “more than 20 years” experience working in the area, Paulo Martins then added a team of “experienced, dedicated and energetic collaborators”. “A young team, but with the will to work and learn”, specifies the businessman, who makes a point of naming them one by one. Starting with the young architect Mário Alves, Pedro Oliveira, Sofia Costa, Pedro Fernandes and Bruno Paiva – who had already worked with him in previous professional projects -, and ending with João Queirós, the most recent addition.

To maintain team spirit, Paulo Martins makes a point of having lunch every Friday with his collaborators. “I like them to discuss the work, visit each one’s work and inspect each other’s work,” reveals the businessman.

More than 30 million investment

At this moment the company has eight projects in hand (Puro Homes, Puro Tower, Cinco Avenida, Lux, Porta 10, Spot Building, Garden and Point – the latter, in Oporto). All told, there are 32 million euros of investment underway, with one thing common to practically all the developments: a large part of the apartments are sold well before the work is finished. The reason? “Location is the most important factor in real estate”, he reveals, adding the importance of the “quality of the project” and “the quality of the work”.

Confident that “there is still room to grow”, Paulo Martins reveals that Ponto Urbano has three more projects in the pipeline, to be launched in the city of Aveiro. Even so, he guarantees, the growth will have to be sustained, allowing the company to “adapt” if the “real estate market starts to cool down”. “We don’t only do real estate promotion; we also do works for third parties, as is the example of the requalification of Bairro de Santiago, for the Aveiro City Hall”, he exemplified.

Changing the office for the works

Paulo Martins is not given to spending much time in the office. He does not like to be closed in and behind a desk – which means that this photo does not correspond to his day-to-day life. “I feel good on the building sites, next to them, seeing how they grow, correcting, drawing attention to them”, he testifies. “Even for the cleanliness of the work because nobody can do good finishes with dirty work sites”, he exemplifies, confessing that he is also especially demanding with safety issues at work.

He chose Aveiro as his “city”, but continues to maintain his connection to his homeland, where he keeps “vineyards, olive groves and a small winery”. “I worked in Coimbra and Viseu before coming to Aveiro, I have done work all over the country, but Aveiro is an exceptional city”, he says. He still believes in it and its development and is determined to assume his share of responsibility for this growth as an entrepreneur.

New construction projects have been interspersed with urban regeneration operations – the renovation of the Tear building on Avenida Lourenço Peixinho is one example – an area to which the company wants to continue paying special attention. With this caveat: “rehabilitating is not just cleaning what is there and leaving it. You have to rehabilitate well”. “Often, the foundations are materials that are very difficult to sustain, they are already very degraded. And there is always a resistance in replacing a façade for a new one, exactly the same, with the same features, but with materials that may last longer”, he argues.

Paulo Martins gives the example of the case of the tile panels that “don’t have the capacity to be renovated”. “It would be much more sustainable – if entities would allow it – to collect these tiles, recuperate them and place them in spaces where they could be conserved. And, at the same time, make new, aged tiles, the same as the previous ones, and place them on the new façades”, he exemplifies.

He defends the need to increase communication between “entities and real estate promoters”, in order to encourage and speed up rehabilitation projects, giving new life to abandoned buildings in city centres. And speaking of abandoned buildings, Paulo Martins believes that Avenida Dr. Lourenço Peixinho has all the conditions to be reborn and become noble once again. Proof of this is the Cinco Avenida project, already underway, and the prospect of another, to be launched later this year, but which the businessman prefers not to reveal.

Fonte:Aveiro Mag 1 October, 2019

Ponto Urbano has rehabilitated the facade and interior of one of the most iconic buildings in Aveiro – the Confeitaria Peixinho. The work was carried out in just five weeks, having started on 22 June 2018 and finished on 6 August.

The rehabilitation of the Confeitaria Peixinho building, home of the tradition and originality of regional confectionery, preserves cultural values and awakens to the aesthetics, architecture and art of a house with 162 years of history.

Ponto Urbano, a four year old promoter from Aveiro, already has a total of 10 buildings for the residential real estate market.

The construction company Ponto Urbano is betting on the municipality of Ílhavo, having already two ongoing investments in the territory of the county: the developments Garden and Lux.

The former is located in a central area of the city of Ílhavo, next to the São Salvador parish council building, and is focusing on two and three-bedroom flats, with high-quality finishings and areas of up to 141 square metres.

Lux is being built on Barra beach and has “natural light as the predominant element in all the flats”, providing “its residents with an unforgettable sunset”. The development is made up of one to four bedroom flats, with areas between 50 and 232 square metres.

Based in Aveiro, Ponto Urbano has been responsible for some reference construction and urban renewal projects, with eight projects currently underway.

Source:O ILHAVENSE – 22 October 2019

“From the foundation to the insulation, nothing is left to chance”, according to Paulo Martins, CEO of Ponto Urbano, who also reinforces his main goal: “to give our clients extraordinary comfort”.

Ponto Urbano, located in Aveiro, is a company dedicated to the construction, development and rehabilitation of high quality developments in prime locations. With a focus on creating, innovating and reaching further in the application of avant-garde and sustainable solutions, at Ponto Urbano nothing is left to chance and every detail makes the difference.

Created by Paulo Martins in May 2016, Ponto Urbano today works with a team composed of 14 highly qualified professionals and has reached a sales volume, in 2019, of over 11 million euros. “I am very proud of this project that has real estate development in its matrix, even though we are also dedicated to civil construction and public works. At Ponto Urbano we think about the location, the architecture, the construction and, consequently, the sale, and at all stages we leave nothing to chance. We take extreme care in all aspects, beginning with the construction of the work team, the most important asset in any sector of activity. Thus, our team is highly qualified and available to help our clients satisfy all their needs. I am also proud of giving opportunities and trusting the youngest, most recent graduates, who grow personally and professionally with us. This audacity, boldness and will to win makes all the difference and, for example, we managed to sell, in just three weeks, a complete project in Praia da Barra”, explains Paulo Martins.

Clear bet on quality

Ponto Urbano bets unequivocally on the quality of all its constructions, “since we consider that it makes all the difference. Thus, we do not give up the maximum quality in all types of thermal and acoustic insulation. I even believe that we set the standard for many other companies, since we are at the forefront in this area. In addition, we carry out a careful selection of all exterior components that we use, all so that maintenance can be carried out in a simple way and without major costs, resulting in a good and unconstrained aging”, assures the businessman, who adds: “Whenever they enter our houses, people are surprised by our quality and recognise that, in Portugal, we are really different and that our quality is incomparable and a reference anywhere in the world. To give just one example, in our homes it is impossible for a neighbour to hear any noise coming from the flat next door, above or below. Our homes function as true isolated islands. Even the pipes we use are soundproofed, as are the flushing toilets, where we use cork. Our clients can have a party for their children with dozens of children and the neighbours will not be disturbed. For us, this is the only way housing makes sense”. Looking at the market, the businessman reveals that, despite many people being reluctant about the future of civil construction in our country, he is not worried, and explains why. “I don’t like the state of the market at the moment, as it encourages speculation and invites the entry of false developers, who don’t have the quality or knowledge to be so. Of course, every Portuguese person almost has a builder inside them, which means we have some understanding of how this sector works. The point is that traditional construction is no longer comfortable, which is why we stand out for our difference. We build houses that we would be proud to live in. Ponto Urbano is geared towards providing solutions for a medium-high and high-end market sector. “The problem is always with the middle class, since in times of crisis, despite wanting to invest, the bank does not give them access to credit. This type of issue does not arise in the market in which we are positioned”, he adds.

Lack of manpower

Paulo Martins argues that it would be beneficial if the sector slowed down because, in this way, “there would be more labour available for work, something that does not happen nowadays, where there is no qualified labour and its cost is overvalued, which also penalises companies. Furthermore, new players are entering the market because they believe this upward curve will continue. They are in for an unpleasant surprise. They are buying land at highly inflated prices. On top of this, the construction prices they think they will be able to charge are also unrealistic. Their lack of experience doesn’t allow them to understand that, in order to build with our quality, they will have to invest money that they don’t have. When they realise their mistake, either they will leave the building work without any profit and put their maintenance at risk, harming all those who are going to buy houses, or else they will have to save money in construction and put quality at risk. The problem is that precisely the same mistakes are being made as in the past and nobody is taking any action”. With regard to the future, the businessman reveals that Ponto Urbano wants to consolidate its position in the market, even though he is aware that the exponential growth that has been recorded carries some risks. “The work team rests less and the work is more stressful. Despite this, we already have works in the pipeline for the next two years. More than the profit we make on each construction, the most important thing is the opinion the market has of our work, the works we leave for the future and the full satisfaction of our clients. We always want to be proud of our work and of the added value we bring to the localities where our houses are built”, concludes Paulo Martins.

Fonte:EMPRESAS+ – 30 March 2020

Ponto Urbano launched a family hobby this Easter, which ran from April 9 to 15, in order to keep children busy in this period of social isolation, thus providing the development of creativity and the notion of the concept of architecture.

The purpose of the pastime was to challenge children to colour, by hand or digitally, one of the four buildings selected by Ponto Urbano: Cinco Avenida, Lux, Puro Homes and Puro Tower.

The winners of the pastime were three, selected by the number of likes on the comment of each entry and revealed on April 16 on the Facebook page of Ponto Urbano.

1st Place – Eduardo and Gustavo – 2 years old

2nd Place – António and Beatriz – 13 years old

3rd Place – Carla and Luana – 4 years old

The promoter and organiser of the pastime not only awarded the winners, but also all the other participants. Each participant won a FNAC virtual gift card: 80 euros for the first place, 60 euros for the second and third and 40 euros for the remaining participants.

The vouchers can be used at FNAC’s online shop conveniently from home.

Ponto Urbano has constructed its first building in the centre of the Invicta city. It is currently in the finishing phase. It is the second largest city in the country and one of the best places to live. In fact, Porto was considered the Portuguese city with the best quality of life in the international ranking “Quality of Life Index 2019” by Numbeo – the largest collaborative database on cities and countries in the world. In the European table it occupies the 36th position.

Among the projects in hand, Ponto Urbano has Point, a building for those who intend to move to Porto but have not yet found the ideal house. A sophisticated and modern building that offers the comfort and security necessary for a challenging day to day life.

Located in Paranhos, in the centre of Porto, Point is close to the VCI, university centres, hospitals and public transport stations. It is an attractive building composed by 43 flats of typologies ranging from T0 to T2, distributed over five floors, with areas between 35 and 73 square meters. The building also has exclusive parking spaces.

Experience the city that breathes tradition and modernity with Ponto Urbano.

What moves Ponto Urbano is the strength to create, innovate and go further in the application of avant-garde and sustainable solutions.

Ponto Urbano has in the location factor a key point for the development of its projects, investing in new buildings always with a present doctrine: the rigor of the project and the quality of the work.

The design of the interiors, the nobility of the materials and the simplicity of the lines, provide a unique experience and adaptable to your lifestyle.

For our team, details make all the difference.

Therefore, we have gathered colours and textures that allow you to create compositions in perfect harmony with current decoration trends. From the discreet shade of the walls, a universal, versatile and timeless style emerges for perfect combinations in different environments. Elegantly neutral, the environment created by the dynamics of the different textures adds beauty and sophistication to your dream home.

On the other hand, the nobility and robustness of wood give a touch of warmth and comfort to everyday life, while the inspiration of marbles, with unique and authentic patterns, give a cold and mineral touch. A contrast of natural references that simultaneously provides balance and welcomes any style.

Learn more here about Puro Homes and Puro Tower.

Qualification and updating have never been so important words as they are today in the Civil Construction market. This is because the sector is constantly going through transformations, with innovations that force the modification of traditional – and already outdated – processes. Thus, training in Civil Construction is fundamental for professionals and companies that want to be aware of trends and new technological solutions, while remaining competitive.

A construction company that has a qualified team, in addition to safety, trust and more quality service, can count on even more advantages and benefits.

Using the new knowledge acquired, with young teams and finding ways to reduce costs and deadlines, and avoid waste and duplicated work, gains advantages over the competition. But training in Civil Construction is not only an obligation of the company. It is up to each professional in the team to make their contribution and remain committed to learning. This way, everyone can work in sync and grow together. It is important for the construction company to make investments in this area, but also, a professional becomes even more valued when he has the initiative to learn new things and invest on his own in his professional growth.

But, after all, why is it important to know the sector’s trends?

Construction companies live in constant search for productivity and quality with cost reduction. And as you might expect, technology and the innovations promoted by it are largely responsible for helping companies meet these market demands. Besides controlling resources and costs and optimising results during the entire construction process, technology also helps to resolve issues linked to sustainability, compliance and safety. Therefore, it is necessary to have a team that has the capacity to deal with data, optimise processes and increase productivity.

Increase in business competitiveness as the main advantage of capacity building in Civil Construction

We can say that the main benefit is to make the company and its employees grow together, bringing gains for all. More quality and efficiency in the services brought by a trained team improve the company’s image in the real estate market and, this positive perception influences new clients and business for the construction company. The result obtained by the biggest players in the market is an exemplary final product, which fully satisfies the client.

The new post-confinement reality is based, necessarily, on more airy dwellings and with outdoor spaces.

The study “The emerging city”, a challenge launched by the Escuela de Arquitectura Cesuga, in A Coruña, Spain, and which in Portugal was accompanied by the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (FAUP), showed that 90 per cent of respondents would like the city to be greener, and that their dwellings should respect “solar orientation, thermal and acoustic insulation, interior organisation, large openings in relation to private exterior spaces (balconies, terraces, patios, gardens). One can also read that the existence of these criteria is “strongly desired”.

For Paulo Martins, CEO of Ponto Urbano, “the situation of social confinement experienced by the Portuguese in recent months has made the consumer seek more quality, namely, good acoustic insulation”. “After a period in which we suspended commercial activity with visits to properties, for precautionary reasons both for the health of our team and that of potential customers, currently buying a home and improving the quality of daily life is one of the main objectives for many Portuguese families,” he argues. “With the time that people have been forced to spend at home we have noticed that clients have realised the great importance that the space where they live assumes in daily life and, therefore, they now decide to invest in a home and increase, in the long term, their assets”, adds the responsible person. “Currently, what consumers value most are efficient acoustic insulation, generous interior and exterior areas and good sun exposure. All for a better quality of life”, concludes Paulo Martins.

So if you are looking for a new home, at Ponto Urbano you can count on several factors usually valued by homeowners, such as a good location, terraces or balconies, sun exposure, good insulation, garage, among others.

At Ponto Urbano, every detail counts to simplify your day to day life and make it a unique experience.

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