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The first step
José Cardoso founds Grupo JAF in Guimarães, with construction as the point of departure and an enormous will to grow and create value.
A history built step by step.
Since 1999, Grupo JAF has turned on-the-ground experience into new capabilities, projects and markets, holding on to closeness, rigour and a long-term view.
Grupo JAF’s history is marked by entrepreneurial drive, continuous evolution and adaptation to new challenges. Rooted in construction, we gradually broadened the business into complementary areas, consolidating technical capabilities and expanding the Group’s presence in Portugal and abroad.
- Throughout this journey, a culture grounded in rigour, trust and closeness has been maintained.
- Long-term value creation is the constant that links every chapter of the Group.
José Cardoso
The vision at the origin of the Group.
Grupo JAF was born in 1999. Building on experience in construction, we grew and diversified with a focus on the ability to deliver projects, develop teams and invest in new areas with long-term potential.
Leadership that stays close to the work, geared to delivery and to creating sustainable value.
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The foundation of the Group
JAF Cardoso and JAF Construções are born: rigour, team and delivery, to build consistently.
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JAF Espaços Verdes
Nature enters the Group’s story. Caring for outdoor spaces also becomes a way of building well-being and a future.
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JAF Renováveis
The future gains energy. The commitment to renewables and to the transition towards more sustainable solutions begins.
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JAF Moçambique
The first international frontiers. Technical capability travels beyond Portugal, with the same ambition.
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JAF Senegal
Networked growth. More international presence, more impact and more responsibility.
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JAF Sinalização
Safety and wayfinding on the ground. Signage and site support with a focus on efficiency and detail.
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Diversifying to create value
Four fronts in a single year: JAF Hidráulica, Atlantic Exotic, Yes Platform and JAFplus. Technical expertise, new areas and a closer relationship with the energy customer.
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Towards France
JAF Solaire France takes the sun further and JAF Formação strengthens investment in people.
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Consolidation in France
JAF Cardoso Sucursal França and SCI Dix-Huit Janvier give the structure to grow solidly.
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New destinations
Valley Beach turns experience into a destination and JAF Inglaterra opens one more country to the same ambition.
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Innovation with purpose
JAF H2 Verde, JAFplus France Sucursal and Your New Brand (YNB): technology, expansion and a clearer brand identity.
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Solar scale
JJF Sul, SCI Atelier Pro and JAF Solaire bring greater scale to the commitment to solar energy.
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Green solutions
Neogreen and Defracine steer the Group towards green solutions with roots and direction.
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The ecosystem
JAF France, Amparo Holding, Mavima, JAF Energy, Power Guipower and Bestwatt: energy as the Group’s engine and storage as the road to independence.
Four
chapters,
one
identity.
The Group’s history is organised into four chapters. Each brought new capabilities, markets and responsibilities.
Origins in construction
01We built the technical base through site delivery, maintenance and operational capability.
Diversification
02We broadened capabilities and markets by moving into energy, real estate, tourism, training and investment.
Going international
03The experience gained in Portugal opened the way to projects and operations in international markets.
Transition and growth
04We are steering this evolution towards stronger renewables, storage, efficiency and asset management.