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2024

04-01-2024

New bridge installed in Peru

A new modular BERD bridge, which benefits a population of 16,000 people, was quickly assembled and installed by the C/M Huascaran Engineering Battalion No 112 – Tingo Maria. The Amistad Bridge was installed in the districts of Pachas and Yanas, in the department of Huanuco, in Peru. These districts were separated by the Viscarra River, […]

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2023

20-03-2023

BERD in the N14 Maia-Trofa bypass

BERD is working on another Project in Portugal, the N14 bypass between Maia and Trofa. For this project, which comprises the construction of the Bridge over Trofa River and 3 other viaducts, in a total of 1660 m long, BERD supplied an Overhead Movable Scaffolding System. The MSS M44-S, prepared for optimised and industrialised construction, […]

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27-01-2023

Visit us @ Combat Engineer & Logistics

BERD will be present on the 9th Edition of Combat Engineer & Logistics conference, one of the most important events in the field of Military Engineering and Logistics that will be held from 31st January to 21nd February in Hilton Warsaw City, Poland. Visit us in the booth #48 where you will be able to […]

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2022

29-09-2022

VISIT US AT EDIFICA, CHILE

Come visit us @ EDÍFICA – International Construction Fair Chile that will be held from 4 to 6 October at FISA Park, Santiago. Meet us at Booth nr. 2-F623 where will be glad to show you our Innovative Bridge Construction Solutions and our Modular Bridge Solutions. We are looking forward to see you there!

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2021

29-11-2021

BERD has completed another Project in Germany

BERD has completed another Project in Germany, the Langer Grund viaduct, integrated in the construction of the A44: the new highway part of the European traffic routes network that will connect Kassel and Herleshauen. The MSS M40-I built the two decks of this viaduct on time, always guaranteeing high levels of safety in operation and […]

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2024

04-01-2024

New bridge installed in Peru

A new modular BERD bridge, which benefits a population of 16,000 people, was quickly assembled and installed by the C/M Huascaran Engineering Battalion No 112 – Tingo Maria. The Amistad Bridge was installed in the districts of Pachas and Yanas, in the department of Huanuco, in Peru. These districts were separated by the Viscarra River, […]

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2023

20-03-2023

BERD in the N14 Maia-Trofa bypass

BERD is working on another Project in Portugal, the N14 bypass between Maia and Trofa. For this project, which comprises the construction of the Bridge over Trofa River and 3 other viaducts, in a total of 1660 m long, BERD supplied an Overhead Movable Scaffolding System. The MSS M44-S, prepared for optimised and industrialised construction, […]

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27-01-2023

Visit us @ Combat Engineer & Logistics

BERD will be present on the 9th Edition of Combat Engineer & Logistics conference, one of the most important events in the field of Military Engineering and Logistics that will be held from 31st January to 21nd February in Hilton Warsaw City, Poland. Visit us in the booth #48 where you will be able to […]

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2022

29-09-2022

VISIT US AT EDIFICA, CHILE

Come visit us @ EDÍFICA – International Construction Fair Chile that will be held from 4 to 6 October at FISA Park, Santiago. Meet us at Booth nr. 2-F623 where will be glad to show you our Innovative Bridge Construction Solutions and our Modular Bridge Solutions. We are looking forward to see you there!

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2021

29-11-2021

BERD has completed another Project in Germany

BERD has completed another Project in Germany, the Langer Grund viaduct, integrated in the construction of the A44: the new highway part of the European traffic routes network that will connect Kassel and Herleshauen. The MSS M40-I built the two decks of this viaduct on time, always guaranteeing high levels of safety in operation and […]

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26-10-2021

BERD & MBS at “III Congreso Internacional de Puentes 2021”

We will be present at III Congreso Internacional de Puentes 2021 in Chile, that will be held Online from 27 to 29 October. We will be presenting the Paper “Monitoring solutions for large movable scaffolding systems and modular bridge” on October 27th at 18.00 (local time), in the Session IV: “Monitoreo Estructural”. You won’t want […]

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15-09-2021

M38-I finished the construction of Neckar Bridge

BERD’s Movable Scaffolding System M38-I has recently finished the construction of the two decks on the Neckar Bridge in Heilbronn, Germany. Integrated in the A6 Motorway, this bridge was built in a very particular way in several stages, thus ensuring that traffic was not interrupted on this communication route, one of the most important, between […]

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01-07-2021

Hi-Tech LG by BERD in Cairo

On the banks of the River Nile, in Cairo, the most populous city in Africa, considered an open-air museum because of the mixture of ancient and modern, the works for the Extension to Metro Line 3 are underway, led by the EFJV (Egyptian French Joint Venture) Vinci, Bouygues, Orascom and Arabco. Among the neighbourhoods, streets, […]

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01-03-2021

MBS connects communities in Peru

Today we smile! The installation of the Modular Bridges that MBS supplied to Provías Descentralizado in 2019 is making good progress. Due to the pandemic situation in the world, the installations scheduled to 2020 have suffered some delays but today the Peruvians already have 6 MBS modular bridges installed. After the installation of Silaco Bridge […]

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2020

17-11-2020

BERD @ A44 Langer Grund

BERD is involved in another project in Germany. The MSS M40-I was recently supplied to Kropp for the construction of one bridge integrated in the new A44. The new highway, that will connect Kassel to Herleshauen, will integrate the European traffic routes, connecting Benelux countries to Poland and Soviet Union. The bridge will be composed […]

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07-10-2020

VIRTUAL IABSE WROCLAW SYMPOSIUM

We will be present at IABSE Symposium Wroclaw 2020 that will be held Online from 7 to 9 October, under the Theme “Synergy of Culture and Civil Engineering – History and Challenges”. We will be presenting the Paper “Geometrical Control in Span by Span Cast in Situ Construction of Bridge Decks” on October 7th at […]

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14-07-2020

M38-I is back to work

Approximately one year after finishing the first viaduct of Neckar Bridge, that is already open to traffic, the underslung movable scaffolding system M38-I is back to work in Heilbronn, Germany. This stoppage of more than one year was programmed in order to open the first viaduct to traffic, demolish the old bridge and create the […]

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24-02-2020

MBS by BERD delivers 148 bridges to Peru

MBS by BERD won, in the final days of 2018, a contract with the Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications for the supply of 125 modular bridges to be placed around the country. During the execution of this contract, an additional order for a lot of 23 bridges was signed, making a total of 148 […]

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18-02-2020

MBS by BERD at SENCON 2020

MBS by BERD is present on the 5th Edition of SENCON (5th International Exhibition for Construction Materials, Machinery and Renewable Energy). SENCON is one of West Africa’s most important events in the field of Construction and Equipments and is being held until 21th February in CICES, Dakar, Senegal. Visit us in the Portugal Pavilion where […]

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13-02-2020

Signing of MoU at DEFEXPO 2020

On the 3rd Day of DefExpo-2020, a flagship biennial event of the Ministry of Defence that was held from 5 to 9 February at Lucknow, India’s Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd. (GRSE) and BERD signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), in a ceremony presided by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh at Lucknow, […]

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29-01-2020

20th Bridge Construction Symposium

We will be in the 20th Bridge Construction Symposium that will be held on 11 and 12 February in the Westin Hotel in Leipzig, Germany. Visit us in our booth where we will present you our avant-garde solutions for bridge and viaducts construction as well as our experience in the New Neckar Bridges and other […]

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2019

23-10-2019

Danube crossing

Two MSS M1-70-S are currently working in the D4 Motorway & R7 Expressway project, building the two approach viaducts of the new Danube Bridge, in a total length of 2048 meters. The East equipment started the construction of the 18 spans last January and the West one started the 12 spans construction in May. Equipped […]

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14-10-2019

Caribbean Colossus

Last September, Colombia’s President, Iván Duque, attended the ceremony of end of construction of Pumarejo Bridge, in Barranquilla. Pumarejo Bridge, built by Sacyr, is the biggest cable stayed bridge of Colombia, with a total of 2173 meters and a deck of 38 meters large, the largest of Latin America. BERD’s innovative Movable Scaffolding System (MSS), […]

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30-08-2019

VISIT US AT IABSE CONGRESS ‘THE EVOLVING METROPOLIS ‘!

Come visit us @ 2019 IABSE Congress New York City that will be held from 4 to 6 September at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Our President, Professor Pedro Pacheco, will present the Paper “Structural design and globalization – the particular case of bridge construction equipment” on Thursday at 10:45, in the Session E.7: Globalization […]

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07-02-2019

19th Bridge Construction Symposium

We will be in the 19th Bridge Construction Symposium that will be held from 12 to 13 February in the Hotel Westin Leipzig, Germany. We will present our avant-garde solutions for bridge and viaducts construction. Visit us in our booth where we will share with you our experience in the Construction of Neckar Bridge and […]

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30-01-2019

Bratislava Bypass – New Danube Bridge

BERD is currently working, in partnership with Construgomes, in the D4R7 project. We supplied two M1-70-S equipment that will build the New Danube Bridge deck approaching viaducts, in a total length of approximately 2 kilometres. The East viaduct M1-70-S, that will be making 18 spans of 70 meters, is already operating and made its first […]

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2018

30-11-2018

MBS @ 21 Entrepreneur Fair

MBSbyBERD will be present, from 5 to 7 December in the 21 Entrepreneur Fair, hosted by ANJE. This Fair is part of the program of activities of ANJE Business Week and will be held in the Alfândega do Porto Congress Centre. Visit us at the Entrepreneur Showcase, between 14.30 and 20, where we will show […]

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16-11-2018

15º National Congress of Infrastructure

We will be in the 15º National Congress of Infrastructure that will be held from 21 to 23 November in the Convention Centre of Cartagena de Índias Colombia. We will present our avant-garde solutions for bridge and viaducts construction. Visit us @ Stand B, 1st Floor, where we will share with you our experience in […]

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06-11-2018

ASBI 30th Annual Convention

We are pleased to announce that we are exhibiting at the ASBI 30th Annual Convention 2018, taking place at the Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel. Come and visit us in our Booth to get to know our innovative integrated solutions for faster, sustainable and cost effective bridge construction. We look forward to meeting with you at […]

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05-11-2018

Visit us @ Istanbul Bridge Conference

BERD is currently @ Istanbul Bridge Conference that is being held at Hilton Hotel, Taksim – Istanbul. Today our Regional Sales Director, Sérgio Pinho, presented our “Bridge Engineering Optimization Opportunities Through Integrated Solutions: Design – Constructive Methods”. Come and visit us in our Booth tomorrow 06.11 to get to know our integrated solutions for faster, […]

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30-09-2018

MBS in Peru

MBS by BERD will be present at IV Expoconvial that will be held together with the 4th International Bridge Symposium between 3 and 5 October at Hotel de Oro, Lima, Peru. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit our booth during the 3 days of Expoconvial where we will show you our Modular Bridge Solutions. We […]

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12-09-2018

40th IABSE Symposium – Tomorrow Megastructures

BERD will be present in the 40º IABSE Symposium – Tomorrow Megastructures that will take place from 19 to 21 September at “La Cité de Nantes Events Center”, in France. Do not miss the opportunity to participate in this event and visit our Booth to get to know our Innovative Bridge Construction Methods as well […]

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31-07-2018

BERD @ 10th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges

We will be in “10th International Conference on Short and Medium Span Bridges” that will be held from 1 to 3 August at Hilton, Québec City, Canadá. Filipe Pinto, Structural Engineer that worked on this project, will present the Paper “M30x2-S, an All Around MSS, from Conception to Operation” on Wednesday at 16:40, in Session […]

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13-04-2018

Visit us at IABSE Conference ‘Engineering the Developing World‘!

We will be present in IABSE Conference ‘Engineering the Developing World‘ that will be held from 25 to 27 April at Double Tree at Hilton, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Our President, Professor Pedro Pacheco, will present the Paper “Construction of 90m multi-span viaducts with innovative span by span construction method” on Wednesday at 12:00, in the […]

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27-03-2018

BERD at Construction Days’18

BERD participated, from 8 to 10 March, in the Construction Days’18, a seminar organized by the students of Civil Engineering of Dokuz Eylül University, Faculty of Engineering in Izmir, Turkey. BERD was represented by Sérgio Pinho, Regional Sales Director, who has presented BERD’s Expertise and Innovation in Bridge Construction: worldwide and in particular in Turkey […]

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20-03-2018

Visit us at DBIA’s Design-Build in Transportation Conference

Visit us at Booth 721 at DBIA’s Design-Build in Transportation Conference from 21 to 23 March in Oregon Convention Center, Portland and learn about our innovative Bridge Construction Solutions! We are looking forward to see you there!

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2017

27-11-2017

The Spanish Minister for Internal Development visits the Pumarejo Bridge

The Spanish Minister for Internal Development, Iñigo de la Serna, visited last week, with members of Sacyr, one of the most important infrastructures being built in Latin America, the Pumarejo Bridge in Barranquilla. The M1-70-S, movable scaffolding system for in place construction, was designed by BERD for this project, and is being operated by Construgomes. […]

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17-05-2017

BERD’s M1-70-S is making history in Colombia

The Pumarejo Bridge will be the longest and most modern bridge built in Colombia until our days. With a total length of 3240 m (2250 m in the main axis + 990 m of viaducts for connections and access routes) and a height of 45 m above the Magdalena River to allow the passage of […]

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2016

18-11-2016

BERD in “13º Congreso Nacional de la Infraestructura”, Colombia

BERD will be present in “13º Congreso Nacional de la Infraestructura”, that will be held from 23 to 25 November in the Convention Centre of Cartagena de Indias (Stand nº 7) to present its avant-garde solutions for bridge and viaducts construction. In this event we will pay particular attention to M1-70-S, equipment supplied for the […]

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15-09-2016

Turkey’s Government visits the largest MSS of the world: BERD’s M1

Last month, Turkey’s Transport Minister, Mr. Ahmet Arslan, visited the High Speed Rail Ankara-Sivas works. To build the four high-speed railway viaducts, with total length of 6151m, BERD supplied two movable scaffolding systems (MSS): M55-S for 45 m current spans and M1-90-S for 90 meters spans. Mr. Ahmet Arslan mentioned that it is the first […]

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25-02-2016

BERD at “4º Seminario Internacional de Puentes”, México

BERD will be present at “4º Seminario Internacional de Puentes”, which will be

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2015

16-11-2015

BERD in “12º Congreso Nacional de la Infraestructura”, Colombia

BERD will be present in “12º Congreso Nacional de la Infraestructura”, that will be held from 25 to 27 November in the

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29-09-2015

M1 BERD: the largest movable scaffolding system of the world

BERD is presently developing and manufacturing the largest movable scaffolding system of the world, for spans of 90 meters: M1. M1 will be the largest movable scaffolding system of today, leading bridges and

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30-07-2015

BERD – FEUP WIBE PRIZE 2017

BERD & FEUP (Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto) signed, last Tuesday 28 July, the WIBE PRIZE – World Innovation in Bridge Engineering Protocol. The subject of WIBE 2017 Prize is a Paper in the

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06-07-2015

BERD in “Multi-Span Large Bridges”, Porto

BERD was present, as Platinum Sponsor, in the International Conference “Multi-Span Large Bridges”, from 1 to 3 July in Alfândega Nova do Porto Congress Centre. This conference, co-sponsored by IABSE, fib e IABMAS, had the presence of the Mayor of Porto, Dr. Rui Moreira, in its opening session. MSLB 2015 was attended by

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29-01-2015

BERD distinguished with 2014 SME Excellency Status

After being awarded as SME Leader for the fifth consecutive year BERD was distinguished, last January 26, with the attribution of 2014 SME Excellency Status. The SME Excellency Status distinguishes Small and Medium Enterprises that show best performances and

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15-01-2015

M45-S ends one more successful project

M45-S finished recently the construction of two viaducts, both on D1 Road, between Fricovce and Svinia, in Slovakia. The viaducts with a current span of 45 meters have 4 and 6 spans, respectively. BERD made all refurbishment study, adaptation with

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2014

18-11-2014

BERD in “11º Congreso Nacional de la Infraestructura”, Colombia

BERD will be in “11º Congreso Nacional de la Infraestructura”, that will be held from 19 to 21 November in the Convention Centre of Cartagena de Indias, Colombia (Stand nº 18) to

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06-11-2014

BERD concludes Ponte de Laguna project with distinction

Late last September BERD’s Launching Gantry LG50/ 100 ended the construction of the 49 current spans of Laguna Bridge, in Brazil. This work was a great success, having BERD’s Launching Gantry reached cycles of

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18-09-2014

BERD present in Belgium with new contact

BERD signed recently, with Via Brugge Consortium, created by Franki and Jan de Nul companies, a contract for the supply of an Underslung Movable Scaffolding System – M35-I. This equipment was

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02-09-2014

LG50/ 100 performs cycles of 3,5 days

LG50/ 100 is performing cycles of 3,5 days in the Southern Section of Laguna Bridge, Brazil and is now constructing the 41st span of this Bridge. The end of the works was

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15-07-2014

BERD’S Launching Gantry starts Southern section of Laguna Bridge

LG 50/ 100, that ended the execution of the Northern section of Laguna Bridge in the end of April, is already constructing the first span of the Southern section of this bridge. The Launching Gantry was

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28-05-2014

BERD ends works in Rodoanel East

BERD ended recently, the works in Rodoanel East, São Paulo, Brasil. The two viaducts, of 1600 m each, have already been constructed, having the

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07-04-2014

M45-S: On the way to one more bridge

BERD’s M45-S, which is currently in Slovakia working on its 3rd project, finished recently the construction of one more viaduct. The equipment was transferred to the second viaduct, with

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26-02-2014

BERD’s Launching Gantry is constructing 50 meters of bridge in only 4 days

LG50/ 100 currently operating in Laguna Bridge, Santa Catarina State, Brasil, reached the 4 days cycle, building 50 meters spans in

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07-02-2014

Third application of M70 -S

After the construction of the bridge over Cabriel River in Valência, Spain, and the viaduct over Hostovsky Creek Valley, in Slovakia, M70-S is working for

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31-01-2014

M45-S Refurbishment

After the construction of Sokolov and Opatovický Canal Bridges, in Czech Republic, M45-S is being used for the 3rd time for the construction of two viaducts located on the D1 Road, between Fricovce and Svinia, in Slovakia. The viaducts have 4 and 6 spans and

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2013

29-11-2013

BERD’s first Launching Gantry operates in Brazil

BERD’s first Launching Gantry, LG 50/100, specially conceived for the construction of Anita Garibaldi Bridge in Laguna, Santa Catarina State, is currently operating in Brazil. Laguna Bridge is a notable work for

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15-11-2013

BERD builds more than ½ kilometre of bridge per month

M30x2-S, currently operating in Rodoanel East, São Paulo, Brasil, is exceeding all expectations building more than ½ kilometre of bridge per month. The works are

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05-11-2013

Presence of BERD in Bridges Brazil 2013

The 4th Edition of Bridges Brazil takes place this week in São Paulo, from 4 to 7 November. Organized by IQPC, Bridges Brazil makes possible to improve knowledge into methods, technologies, materials and case studies in order to learn how to increase productivity in design, construction and

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13-09-2013

Governor Geraldo Alckmin visits M30x2-S

On 15 August the Governor of São Paulo, Geraldo Alckmin, visited the works of the East Section of Rodoanel, where M30x2-S is currently operating. The M30x2-S, a Double Span Overhead Movable Scaffolding System with OPS, was

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26-07-2013

BERD launches new Website

As a result of a permanent commitment in a efficient communication and modernization of our communication channels, we created a new website, that we are now pleased to announce. This new website reflects our

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2012

08-03-2012

BERD at Bridges EU & Russia 2012

Organized by IQPC, Bridges EU & Russia is an annual review of the main technical achievements in the field of bridge construction. More than 130 top industry-leading professionals participated in this year’s event, including government representatives, bridge designers and engineers, construction companies and cutting-edge technology providers. Many road and rail projects were discussed but special […]

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08-02-2012

Bridges Brazil 2012 – BERD on the internationalization path

Bridges Brazil 2012 is one of the most important events in South America dedicated to major construction projects, maintenance and rehabilitation of bridges and viaducts. BERD stood out with a presentation made by its Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Diogo Graça Moura, based on the most successful case studies related to the OPS innovative […]

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20-01-2012

BERD’s Movable Scaffolding System – Flawless Execution in Viaduct of Corgo

BERD’s M60-I, signed up by CAET XXI for the construction of the bridge east viaduct over the Corgo River, is currently positioned at 109 meters high and it is experiencing an average cycle time of 10 calendar days, for the execution of each span. An outstanding landmark achieved by the use of an underslung movable […]

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2011

26-12-2011

BERD’s Movable Scaffolding Systems outlined in the UNESCO Encyclopedia

The Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) is a virtual dynamic library that integrates multiple sources of knowledge focused on sustainable development. A publication designed for the future, which is meant to be a global guide to professional practice, education and raise social awareness about the critical issues of life support. Coordinated by the UNESCO-EOLSS […]

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30-11-2011

BERD stands out at Bridges Europe 2011

Bridges Europe Summit is the must-attend senior-level bridge event which focuses exclusively on how to overcome the challenges of the European bridge construction market and take advantage of the upcoming opportunities. BERD didn’t miss the opportunity to engage with top industry-leading professionals and stood out with the presentation of innovative bridge construction solutions, based on […]

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22-11-2011

BERD Wins Honorable Mention at Internationalization & Export Awards

Banco Espírito Santo and Jornal de Negócios established a partnership with Coface and McKinsey & Company in order to create the Internationalization & Export Awards. This event aims to distinguish companies with the best export performance and rewards success stories in an internationalization context. The prize-giving ceremony was held on November 7 at Ritz Four […]

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12-07-2011

Tekla Global BIM Awards 2010

The Tekla Global BIM Awards competition is a way to express appreciation towards Tekla customers and share their success stories worldwide. Showcasing their models celebrates the versatility of Tekla Structures software and demonstrates how its use affects the landscapes around the world. Tekla Structures has played and will play a great role in building many […]

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06-07-2011

Construir Awards 2011

The event promoted by Construir Magazine, aims to distinguish projects, personalities and companies who have highlighted over the past year. The selection of the nominees is made by the Construir magazine editorial team based on the market relevance, creativity, innovation & quality of the projects criteria. BERD is being once again recognized for the quality […]

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18-04-2011

IV Brazilian Congress of Bridges and Structures

The IV Brazilian Congress of Bridges and Structures took place on the 4th and 5th May. Organized by the ABECE (Brazilian Association of Engineering and Consulting) and the ABPE (Brazilian Association of Bridges and Structures), the congress was integrated in the Brazil Road Expo, a technological international event of Pavement and Road Infrastructure. Under the […]

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09-02-2011

M45-S second application in the Czech Republic

After the conclusion of the Sokolov bridge construction in the Czech Republic, the M45-S is now ready for its second application. The bridge over the Opatovický canal, a 220m metres long bridge, with 12 spans up to 45 m each is located ca 100km east from Prague, Czech Republic. Due to the new bridge’s specification […]

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BERD admitted to COTEC Innovative SME Network

The 4th Meeting of the COTEC Innovative SME Network took place on the November, 9th. Apart from the delivery of the SME Innovation Award, 27 new companies were also admitted to COTEC Innovative SME Network, of which BERD proudly part of. COTEC endorses an expanding Innovative SME Network based in Portugal but operating internationally and […]

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2022

27-09-2022

BERD wins special award of the European Steel Bridge Awards

The special international award from one of the most important institutions in the field of bridge structures and engineering, the ECCS European Steel Bridge Awards 2022, was delivered to BERD, with the modular bridges project in Peru. The ceremony was held last week in Istanbul, as part of the 10th edition of the International Symposium […]

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27-07-2022

BERD, recognized once more with the COTEC 2022 INNOVATIVE Statute

For the second consecutive year, BERD was awarded the COTEC 2022 INNOVATIVE Statute, which distinguishes companies with superior performance through the recognition of the example, increase in notoriety and reinforcement of value by the market. This public recognition, which results from a partnership between COTEC and financial sector institutions, is awarded to 649 Portuguese companies […]

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2021

08-10-2021

BERD in Mozambique

MBS by BERD won, in consortium with the Turkish company Mim Mühendislik İnşaat Çelik End. San. Tic. A.Ş., the tender launched by ANE (Mozambique National Road Administration) for the supply of 40 metallic bridges in Sofala province. This project, financed by the World Bank, is part of the Integrated Rural Roads Development Program (IFRDP) and […]

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07-09-2021

BERD, COTEC 2021 INNOVATIVE

BERD was awarded the COTEC 2021 INNOVATIVE Statute, in recognition of the high standards of financial strength, innovation skills and economic performance achieved. Cotec’s Innovative Statute is the result of a partnership between the financial sector institutions and Cotec in order to distinguish companies with superior performance through example recognition, increase of notoriety and value […]

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2020

13-11-2020

BERD distinguished with 2020 SME Leader Status

BERD was distinguished by IAPMEI for the quality of its performance and risk performance with the attribution of 2020 SME Leader Status. This distinction is the result of investment in innovation and the work of a strongly committed and motivated team.

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2022

27-09-2022

BERD wins special award of the European Steel Bridge Awards

The special international award from one of the most important institutions in the field of bridge structures and engineering, the ECCS European Steel Bridge Awards 2022, was delivered to BERD, with the modular bridges project in Peru. The ceremony was held last week in Istanbul, as part of the 10th edition of the International Symposium […]

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27-07-2022

BERD, recognized once more with the COTEC 2022 INNOVATIVE Statute

For the second consecutive year, BERD was awarded the COTEC 2022 INNOVATIVE Statute, which distinguishes companies with superior performance through the recognition of the example, increase in notoriety and reinforcement of value by the market. This public recognition, which results from a partnership between COTEC and financial sector institutions, is awarded to 649 Portuguese companies […]

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2021

08-10-2021

BERD in Mozambique

MBS by BERD won, in consortium with the Turkish company Mim Mühendislik İnşaat Çelik End. San. Tic. A.Ş., the tender launched by ANE (Mozambique National Road Administration) for the supply of 40 metallic bridges in Sofala province. This project, financed by the World Bank, is part of the Integrated Rural Roads Development Program (IFRDP) and […]

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07-09-2021

BERD, COTEC 2021 INNOVATIVE

BERD was awarded the COTEC 2021 INNOVATIVE Statute, in recognition of the high standards of financial strength, innovation skills and economic performance achieved. Cotec’s Innovative Statute is the result of a partnership between the financial sector institutions and Cotec in order to distinguish companies with superior performance through example recognition, increase of notoriety and value […]

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2020

13-11-2020

BERD distinguished with 2020 SME Leader Status

BERD was distinguished by IAPMEI for the quality of its performance and risk performance with the attribution of 2020 SME Leader Status. This distinction is the result of investment in innovation and the work of a strongly committed and motivated team.

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01-04-2020

Assembly of Modular Bridge over Silaco River

At the beginning of march, the assembly of the first Modular Bridge supplied by MBS by BERD to the Peruvian Ministry of Transport was completed. The Bridge over Silaco River, a MB60 with a 61,60-meter span, links the Districts of Chimbán and La Ramada, that are among the most deprived areas of Peru. The access […]

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21-02-2020

“Empty Segments” Patent granted in USA

The United States Patent and Trademark Office granted the Patent “Construction Process of Structures with Empty Segments and Construction System of Structures with Empty Segments”, confirming BERD’s exclusivity to apply this invention. The “Empty Segments” process, developed by BERD for industrialization of processes, consists in segments composed by all reinforcement steel, all ducts and part […]

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09-01-2020

BERD technology in Cairo

BERD has recently supplied a hi-tech launching girder for the Metro Line 3 Extension project in Cairo, Egypt. The EFJV (Egyptian French JV) composed by Vinci, Bouygues, Orascom and Arabco, to whom the project was awarded, will use BERD’s overhead launching gantry (LG) of precast segments to build 5000 m of viaducts with spans up […]

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2019

27-11-2019

BERD wins innovation prize

Last November 14th the Millenium Horizontes Awards Ceremony took place and BERD was one of the three SME winners in the Innovation Category. The Millenium Horizontes Awards are a Millenium bcp iniciative, in partnership with Global Media Group, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Cotec Portugal and AICEP Portugal. These awards aim to distinguish the Portuguese companies that […]

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21-08-2019

BERD gets ISO 9001:2015 Certification

Always focused in operational excellence, continuous improvement and value generation for our clients we achieved, last July, the ISO 9001:2015 Certification with Bureau Veritas. We ensure compliance with the guidelines and meet the highest standards of this internationally recognized Quality Management System. This commitment is engaged by all team members that work daily to uphold […]

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26-07-2019

MBS by BERD brings 125 Modular Bridges to Peru

In 2017, faced with the unfortunate events of the natural phenomenon known as “El Niño Costero”, which resulted in hundreds of bridges damaged and even collapsed, MBS by BERD made the decision to come to Peru in order to show the new technologies on modular bridges, through which, among many other advantages that result from […]

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01-04-2019

Australians distinguished with the WIBE Prize in the presence of The President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa

The “Novel bridge system for durable, low-cost and rapid construction” developed by the School of Civil Engineering of the University of Queensland in Australia was distinguished with the World Innovation in Bridge Engineering Award attributed by BERD and FEUP. The jury, composed of renowned engineers of the world’s most important entities in the field of […]

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2018

26-04-2018

WIBE PRIZE WINNER!

To know the Final Jury Award Decision and the Winner of the First World Innovation Prize in Bridge Engineering that will be recognized and awarded with 50.000$, follow LINK. Next Key Dates (updated) 26 March 2019 (during IABSE Guimarães Symposium, Please follow LINK to submit your Abstract until 15 May) WIBE Prize 2017 Award Ceremony […]

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31-01-2018

BERD in Germany

The M38-I was recently supplied for the construction of the Neckar Bridge, on the A6, where it will be used to perform 22 spans in a total length of 822 m. This equipment is already in operation. The first cycle was completed last week as well as its first launching operation. Once the new Neckar […]

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2017

13-12-2017

Our world record!

The M1-90-S is the largest movable scaffolding system in the world designed by BERD for the construction of four of the thirteen viaducts belonging to the High-Speed Railway Line that will link Ankara to Sivas. Two equipments are being used in the construction of the four viaducts with a total of 6,151 m, in order […]

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18-09-2017

New Modular Bridge Solutions by BERD!

After 10 Years innovating and providing the best bridge construction methods & solutions for our clients and as a result of an intense R&D effort, we are pleased to announce you our new business area: Modular Bridge Solutions! MBS by BERD offers: NEW LIMITS | spans up to 120 meters MORE RHYTHM | optimization of […]

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14-02-2017

BERD keeps innovating… now in Modular Bridge Solutions!

The effect of weather conditions, natural disasters, conflicts between peoples and other events that require daily bypasses to allow the freedom of movement of people revealed an opportunity for us to create a new Business Unit: MBS (Modular Bridge Solutions). In MBS by BERD we develop, design, manufacture, supply and install Modular Bridge Solutions for […]

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2016

13-10-2016

WIBE PRIZE 2017 – Abstract Submission Open

BERD & FEUP (Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto) launched, last year, the first World Innovation in Bridge Engineering Prize: WIBE Prize 2017. WIBE Prize 2017, in the amount of 50.000 USD, will be awarded to the Paper that demonstrates the greatest potential of innovation and contributes to the development of Bridge Engineering […]

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06-06-2016

We are BERD! | 10 Years Many Solutions

10 Years providing the best solutions for our clients 10 Years reaching new limits 10 Years delivering cost effective solutions 10 Years focusing on fast construction 10 Years increasing construction quality 10 Years establishing new safety standards 10 Years bringing sustainability on bridge construction 10 Years contributing for a more sustainable planet 10 Years innovating […]

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10-03-2016

BERD at “Bridges 2016”, UK

A BERD estará presente na “Bridges 2016 – 24ª Conferência e Exposição Anual”, que decorrerá a 16 de Março na Ricoh Arena, Coventry. Não perca a oportunidade de participar neste

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2014

14-02-2014

TOP Exporta 2013 Award

Banco Santander Totta distinguished BERD, for the second consecutive year, with 2013 Top Exporta Award, in Services Category. This prize, that aims to distinguish and support Portuguese exporting companies with best performance, is awarded according to a rank of large, medium and small private companies. TOP Exporta 2013 Conference “Export Sucess, Import the Futur” took […]

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2013

04-09-2013

BERD’s debut in Brazil

BERD has recently supplied two Movable Scaffolding Systems for its very first work in Brazil: the construction of a section of East Rodoanel, in São Paulo. The M30x2-S is a Double Span Overhead Movable Scaffolding System with OPS, specially developed for the construction of

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2011

09-11-2011

BERD’s M60-I in full production – Viaduct of Corgo

BERD has recently launched into full operation a movable scaffolding system for the construction of the bridge deck over the Corgo River. The contract signed between BERD and CAET XXI – a consortium of three renowned construction companies for a highway sub-concession (Auto-Estrada Transmontana project) predicts the use of the underslung movable scaffolding system M60-I, […]

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