PORTILAME congratulates AIMMP on the announcement of its new Governing Bodies for the 2026–2028 term, highlighting the election of Vítor Poças (Madeipoças – Madeiras, Lda.) as President and Paulo Verdasca (Madeca – Madeiras de Caxarias, S.A.) as Vice-President.
PORTILAME also announces the appointment of David Simão, CEO of PORTILAME, as Vice-President of Subdivision 3 – Carpentry and Related Industries, reinforcing the company’s commitment to actively contributing to the evolution of the sector and the consolidation of timber construction in Portugal.
A commitment to the advancement of timber construction.
This appointment reinforces PORTILAME’s commitment to actively contributing to the development of the sector, promoting:
• Industrialization and innovation in timber construction systems;
• Best practices and technical qualification across design, production, and assembly;
• Sector-wide collaboration between companies, technical entities, and decision-makers;
• Sustainability and decarbonization, accelerating the transition toward more efficient construction models.
Over the past few years, PORTILAME has steadily consolidated its position as a leading player in timber construction in Portugal, with continued investment in industrial capacity and in the development of increasingly robust and scalable structural solutions and systems.
Why Wood Is Increasingly Becoming a Reality in Portugal
Timber construction, particularly through industrialized solutions, is gaining momentum as it addresses very concrete market challenges:
1) Speed and Predictability
Prefabrication and optimized on-site assembly make it possible to shorten timelines, minimize unforeseen issues, and increase planning reliability.
2) Lower Carbon Footprint
When sourced and integrated through responsible supply chains, timber helps reduce emissions and supports decarbonization targets within the construction sector.
3) Performance and Comfort
Modern timber solutions deliver high levels of thermal and acoustic performance, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency.
4) Industrial Quality
Industrialized processes enhance quality, repeatability, and component control, while also improving working conditions and safety.
An Increased Responsibility and an Opportunity
PORTILAME views its participation in the Governing Bodies of AIMMP as an opportunity to represent the sector with vision, helping to accelerate the adoption of timber solutions, raise technical standards, and create the conditions for Portugal to keep pace with the transformation already taking place in other markets.
“Timber construction is no longer a trend; it has become the way forward. We want to contribute to that path through innovation, industrial quality, and sector-wide cooperation.”
— David Simão, CEO of PORTILAME
PORTILAME develops industrial solutions for timber construction, focusing on innovation, sustainability and industrialisation in the sector, contributing to more efficient construction that is prepared for the future.