Collaborating synergistically, RAC Engenharia, BPRO Smart Engineering, HIEX Empreendimentos, and RAC Infra collectively form the RAC Group, a distinguished holding company rooted in the realms of Engineering, Architecture, and Construction (EAC). With an extensive track record spanning over 22-years, the RAC Group brings a wealth of expertise to the industry. The constituent companies, with their complementary objectives and diverse business scopes, are forging a sustainable and innovative future together, driven by a shared commitment to profitability.
Pioneering projects are at the forefront of the RAC Group’s endeavors, seamlessly integrating engineering, architecture, and construction services. The collaborative efforts leverage talents and cutting-edge technologies to deliver projects marked by quality, performance differentials, and a steadfast commitment to addressing social and environmental impacts.
Operating in numerous Brazilian states, the RAC Group is now extending its reach into Latin America as part of its international expansion strategy. Headquartered in Curitiba, the capital of Paraná State and recognized as the World’s Smartest City in the 2023 World Smart City Awards, the group’s central hub is designed to be Net Zero Water, Net Zero Energy, and Zero Waste—a testament to its complete self-sustainability.
The RAC Group places a premium on innovation and advanced technology, prioritizing the utilization of clean energy. Embracing the concept of Zero Energy Buildings (ZEB), the group ensures that the total energy consumption aligns closely with the renewable energy produced on-site or sourced from other renewable outlets.
Green building solutions are ingrained in every facet of construction, including daily employee practices centered around well-being. Going beyond conventional engineering works, the RAC Engenharia stands out as the first construction company in southern Brazil to earn recognition as a B Corp, attesting to its unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability and the well-being of its stakeholders.
“The engineering and construction sector faces numerous challenges in terms of environmental and social practices. Because of this, we will be resilient and always aware of the best attitudes and conduct in the market, promoting continuous improvement and serving as an inspiration for people, companies and businesses.” – Ricardo Cansian, Chairman of the RAC Group.
The pressing challenge of decarbonization in the construction sector has been met with determination and progress by the RAC Group. Actively engaging in market education, lectures, innovation events, and strategic partnerships, the group actively seeks optimal solutions and technologies, going beyond rhetoric to take concrete action.
The journey toward sustainable construction commenced years ago, driven by a firm belief that this investment would yield positive impact solutions. The commitment to decarbonization is evident through certifiable projects, adoption of low carbon practices, and meticulous emission inventories. Life Cycle Assessments on select projects contribute not only to emission reduction strategies but also to achieving carbon neutrality by neutralizing the calculated carbon footprint.
In this collective endeavor, the intelligences of diverse companies converge, working in harmony to construct a better world. The pursuit of market leadership is grounded in principles of innovation, sustainability, quality, and high performance.
