On November 21, OEC Engenharia & Construção, one of the leading companies in its sector in Angola, celebrates 40 years of activity in the country. Since 1984, the OEC has played a key role in Angola’s development, implementing projects with a major economic and social impact, generating job opportunities and promoting the integration and training of thousands of Angolan staff. 

OEC – Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção education program, which aims to teach literacy to young people and adults, will be holding another graduation ceremony on August 29th, this time at the “OEC Terminals School”. This class has 20 students who work on the BRT terminal construction sites and began in September 2023, totaling more than 8,000 hours of collective training.

For the 11th consecutive year, OEC has received the Gold Seal of the Brazilian GHG Protocol Program (PBGHG), awarded by the Getúlio Vargas Foundation’s Center for Sustainability Studies (FGVces). The initiative encourages a corporate culture of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories in Brazil, provoking relevant reflections on how organizations can tackle climate change.

At OEC, we believe that a plural and inclusive environment boosts creativity, engagement and, consequently, improves our results.

SINICON (National Union of the Heavy Construction-Infrastructure Industry), the oldest organization representing the heavy construction sector in Brazil, celebrated its 65th anniversary on Tuesday, August 13, in Brasilia. OEC is affiliated to the organization.

On August 7, 2006, the Maria da Penha Law was signed into law, becoming an important reference in the fight against domestic violence in Brazil. This year, the law turned 18, but the number of cases of violence against women continues to rise.

That’s why, in 2022, the Lilac August campaign was created to raise awareness and reinforce measures to combat violence against women. Understanding what misogyny is  – repulsion, contempt or hatred for women -, knowing how to identify signs of risk and situations of abuse are the first steps in combating gender violence.

In July, OEC, together with Itaguaí Construções Navais (ICN) and the Submarine Development Project (Prosub), held training sessions on Integrity and Ethics at work. Priscilla Wornicow and Gabriel Cabral, from the Integrity area, led the process by holding conversation circles and presentations on the “Respect Transforms” program.

We have become aware that scams linked to the offer of false job vacancies have been applied in the name of OEC and Novonor. In view of this, we would like to point out some guidelines so that everyone is aware and can help prevent such occurrences:

-Our external selection processes are publicized and carried out through official channels: institutional websites and official profiles on social networks, as well as recognized sites specializing in recruitment, such as LinkedIn and Vagas.com;

The mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava, and the director and CEO of Miami International Airport, Ralph Cutié, visited the project to renovate the service counters in the central terminal at MIA Airport. The project, which is being carried out by OEC USA, is part of a wide-ranging effort to improve operational efficiency and the experience of passengers using the equipment.

This June, OEC was successful in the certification process for its Sustainability actions, which underpins its positioning and actions in this area. After an extensive audit conducted by Bureau Veritas, a globally recognized independent certification body, the company’s projects in Brazil and Angola ensured that the ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications for the company’s environmental management and occupational health and safety systems were maintained.