BEC emerges from the will to answer to a concept that was undeveloped in 1996, interior design and the creation of global construction solutions.
It was this positioning that aroused particular interest from national and international architects. This trust from customers and partners has been maintained for over 25 years, being a huge pride for BEC.
The history of BEC
Benefiting from the geographical location of its facilities in Braga, in the north of Portugal, and from the close links with the best qualified artisans, BEC has solid partnerships and holdings in companies from various sectors, such as electricity, air conditioning, decorative metalwork, marble and natural stones, that made it possible to answer to the most demanding challenges.
During the first years, at a time of great expansion of shopping centers in Portugal, the company's growth came from the retail area. A close relationship with this area induced in the company's structure a strong awareness of compliance with deadlines and great attention to detail. In 2010, BEC's strategy aligned with a new direction, now also focusing on residential and hospitality. This growth reinforced the company's expansion and internationalization and allowed the evolution of specialized departments that gave rise to new independent structures, namely BEC-Carpintaria, BEC-Climatização (Climatization AVAC), BEC France and ConstruBEC in Morocco, and a new technical assistance department that extends the relationship with customers beyond the end of each project, guaranteeing a unique service.
Over the years, BEC has reached clients in Europe and other parts of the world and all of them choose BEC as their favorite in the execution and management of interior design project. To respond to the administrative needs and to be closer to international operations, company branches were created in France, United Kingdom and Morocco.
1996
Foundation of BEC
2001
First international work
2007
Entry into the English market
2008
Opening of new facilities and a 3500 m² manufacturing unit
2008
Certification by the NP EN ISO 9001 standard
2010
Entry into the French market
2014
Entry into the Moroccan market
2015
Creation of BEC France in France, with offices in Paris
2015
Creation of ConstruBEC in Morocco
2015
Beginning of the partnership with AD Intérieurs
2019
Opening of a branch in London, UK
The founder of BEC
Paulo Baptista
In 1996, after five years of experience in the construction industry, Paulo Baptista, an engineer by training and the son of a carpenter, founded a company capable of offering turnkey projects with decor and furniture included, combining his passion for interior architecture to his academic training. Thus, BEC was born.
In addition to founding his own company, Paulo Baptista allied himself with strategic partners and took on stakes in electricity, air conditioning, decorative metalwork, marble, and natural stone companies. To meet the high-quality standards demanded by customers, he understood that BEC should have its own carpentry unit to fully control all production details. From his father's work, he learned the importance of details and from his experience in construction, the importance and ability to meet deadlines.
Fashion brands, restaurants, and architects, value his competence in all crafts, with deadlines and budgets met, combined with his transparency, reliability, and flexibility, which are some of the qualities mentioned by the interior architects who choose BEC.
Solutions
Authentic and exclusive
Today BEC is a certified company and has an innovative production unit, more than 60 professionals and 3,500m2 with state-of-the-art equipment. Wood, iron, stainless steel, aluminum, glass, leather, fabrics, acrylic, are some of the raw materials carefully selected by specialized professionals who materialize the ideas and projects developed in national and international reference architectural offices and ateliers. Perfecting and presenting innovative solutions and products every day, always aiming to highlighting quality, design, and functionality. The results translate into authenticity and exclusivity, both in terms of solutions, excellent finishes, and communication throughout each project, which demonstrate BEC's ability to organize and integrate different teams.
In the coming years, BEC will continue to invest in innovation and expansion, not only for international markets but also in new facilities with 5500m2, which will house the company's headquarters and new internal industrial units for carpentry, joinery, and decorative metalwork.