About Us

Our Mission

Sustainability
Technology
The Big Dream

We hold our client's objectives in one hand and our social and environmental responsibility in the other. The construction sector is one of the main drivers of natural resource exploitation, so we want to make sure that every kg, m2 or m3 of any material is used as efficiently as possible. Reuse whenever possible, the environment will thank us!

We live in a highly technological society, and yet the construction sector struggles to boost its productivity and the sector's digitization rate is extremely low. Our mission is to bring more technology and digital tools to the sector.

The big dream is to eliminate the word waste from the construction sector. We want to save at least one billion kgCO2eq from being emitted by 2028. We can only achieve this with your help. If you want to know how to help, please get in touch with us.

Our Story

The Start

Two young engineers decide to get together and start a journey of innovation, with the aim of building a more sustainable and technological construction sector.

Europe's Top 8 Green Business Ideas

The build.ing project was chosen as one of the eight business ideas with the greatest potential to impact Europe in the coming decades by ClimateLaunchpad, EIT Climate-KIC and TU Delft Innovation & Impact Centre.

First Deal

We signed the first collaboration agreement.

Born from Knowledge - BfK Awards by ANI

We were recognized by ANI as an outstanding project in the field of construction and sustainability in Portugal for our R&D work.

The Dream Team

Elias Silva

Elias Silva

Co-Founder and CEO
Elias is the mastermind behind the digital revolution in construction. A civil engineer by training, he now leads Research & Development at build.ing, ensuring that sustainability and technology go hand in hand. With a background in innovative projects, from 3D printing to AI in construction, he's always one step ahead of the future. Outside of work? Elias is a football enthusiast, sci-fi fan, and enjoys a good craft wine. 🚀🏗️🍷
Leonardo Pappas

Leonardo Pappas

Co-Founder and Head of Sustainability
Leonardo doesn’t just build structures; he builds a greener future. As Head of Sustainability at build.ing, he transforms data into eco-friendly decisions, developing tools that optimize material use and reduce environmental impact. With one foot in structural engineering and the other in digital innovation, he crunches numbers to save the planet. When he's not calculating carbon footprints, Leonardo enjoys cooking, playing tennis, and rocking out to good music. 🎸♻️🏗️
Bruno Faria

Bruno Faria

Head of Engineering - Artificial Intelligence
Bruno turns code into intelligent solutions. As Head of AI Engineering, he pushes computing to new heights, creating algorithms that enhance everything from smart cities to cloud security. With a PhD in AI underway and multiple academic awards, he's shaping the future of technology. Outside the world of coding, Bruno is passionate about music and play padel. 🤖💡💻
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