The program aims to value talent, effort, and the Spirit of Serving among members. More than recognizing technical skills, the initiative celebrates commitment and dedication to contributing to collective growth and sharing knowledge acquired over the years across all Businesses, strengthening a culture of excellence and collaboration within the Group.

Learn more about the fifteen finalist projects:

REPUTATION CATEGORY
Company/Project: OR
Project: Value Generation and Loyalty Cycle: From Investor Acquisition to Resale
Committed to ethics, transparency, and customer satisfaction, OR structured Real Estate Advisory: a service that follows the entire investment cycle and strengthened the organization’s credibility, generating R$2.6 million since 2025 and projecting R$5.6 million in 2025. More than commercial support, the project ensures security, clear processes, appreciation, and an exceptional experience, reflecting the company’s institutional values.

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / Guaratuba Bridge
Project: Work of Art: Coloring Guaratuba
Members working on the Guaratuba Bridge project in Paraná found a way to build bonds with the local community through the volunteer initiative called “Work of Art.” The project brings together members and their families who dedicate Saturdays to revitalizing the Social Bond Strengthening Service, an institution that serves 220 children in vulnerable situations during after-school hours.

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / Prosub
Project: From Challenge to Inclusion: Recruitment, Training, and Development of People with Disabilities in Civil Construction
The Prosub-EBN initiative in Itaguaí-RJ promoted effective inclusion of people with disabilities through structured actions: redesigning recruitment processes, technical training in partnership with SENAI, adapting environments, and raising leadership awareness. Results were significant: over 65 hires, elimination of legal risks exceeding R$2.4 million, and promotion of 60% of hires from the SENAI apprenticeship program, consolidating the project as a national benchmark in inclusion and corporate social responsibility.

YOUNG MEMBERS CATEGORY
Company/Project: Norberto Odebrecht Foundation
Project: Beneficiary Journey in Social Projects – Monitoring and Data Visualization Methodology in PDCIS
The Beneficiary Journey records the entire trajectory of a person participating in a social project, from entry to the impacts after leaving. In PDCIS, a program launched in 2003 in Baixo Sul da Bahia to promote sustainable development and strengthen family farming, this journey is used to monitor and evaluate results. Previously tracked through spreadsheets and manual reports, it led to the creation of a dynamic and reliable system for data collection and visualization. The journey now includes initial, intermediate, and final evaluations, enabling impact measurement and program improvement.

Company/Project: Braskem
Project: Development of Generative Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Financial Gains and Increase Productivity in MRO Inventory Management
The project introduces Digital Transformation with Customized Generative AI for MRO Inventory Management at Braskem, moving from an exact code-matching model (code=code) to an intelligent semantic similarity approach capable of suggesting equivalent materials (with different codes) with the same function and reliability, leveraging long text (technical purchase descriptions) and engineering attributes. The solution was built in Microsoft Copilot Studio, with data in Microsoft Dataverse and orchestrated queries via Actions, supported by a meta prompt with few shots that standardizes output in a table (PN, description, material code, balance, location, similarity score, reason, and differences).

Company/Project: Braskem
Project: Increase in Specific Production of Boilers at UTE Q1-BA
The project aimed to optimize the performance of boilers GV-5301B/C at UTE Químicos 1 (Q1-BA), responsible for generating steam at 120 kgf/cm². Previously, monitoring was limited by a thermal efficiency indicator based on chimney temperature, causing distortions and lack of control over critical variables. Results included gains of R$32.4 million, reduction of 30.2 kt of CO?, and improvement in specific production, contributing to decarbonization goals.

KNOWLEDGE REUSE CATEGORY
Company/Project: OR
Project: Lessons Learned in Non-Adhered Facades
The project addressed the execution of the Legacy facade, a development with high-rise towers (Destiny – 155.42 m and Heritage – 142.83 m), facing technical, aesthetic, and urban impact challenges. After analyzing alternatives, the non-adhered porcelain facade system was chosen for greater productivity, less neighborhood impact, wind resistance, competitive cost, and alignment with the architectural concept. The solution was validated by technical tests and specialized suppliers, ensuring safety and performance. This choice balanced technique, aesthetics, schedule, and sustainability for the tallest building in Bahia.

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / Guaratuba Bridge
Project: BIM versus Major Interferences: The Case of the High-Voltage Line at Guaratuba Bridge
The Guaratuba Bridge project, connecting Guaratuba and Matinhos (PR), involves structural, climatic, and environmental challenges, as well as urban interferences. One major obstacle was the 138 kV transmission line crossing the bay and the cable-stayed section of the bridge. To identify and resolve this interference, BIM integrated with drone aerial surveys was applied, creating precise digital models and ensuring greater safety, agility, and cost reduction. The solution resulted in replacing cables with carbon fiber conductors, formalized through a contractual amendment. The learning became structured knowledge for future Odebrecht projects.

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / Guaratuba Bridge
Project: Methodology for Verticalizing Metal Casings with a Rotator at Guaratuba Bridge
The project developed a methodology for verticalizing metal casings at sea in the Guaratuba Bridge project, considering factors such as dimensions, weight, weather conditions, and available resources. The solution used a device called a rotator, installed on the support barge, allowing controlled and safe rotation of the casings. The system was optimized for pieces up to 47.7 m and 41 t, incorporating locks and Dawson shackles to simplify lifting. Structural analyses and simulations confirmed the rotator’s integrity, ensuring efficiency, safety, and productivity. The approach reused previous experiences and consolidated best practices for future projects.

INNOVATION CATEGORY

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / Guaratuba Bridge
Project: STRUCTURAL SADDLES ON CABLE-STAYED BRIDGE: The First in Brazil

The Guaratuba Bridge, one of Brazil’s most challenging projects, required innovative solutions to overcome limitations in the anchoring of stays on the central tower. Traditional techniques (through saddles or direct anchoring) presented issues such as friction losses, risk of cracking, and high complexity. To solve this, a metallic external structural saddle was developed and applied for the first time in the country, with high-quality control and anti-corrosion protection. The solution delivered benefits such as increased productivity, reliability, ease of maintenance, and elimination of friction losses, consolidating a pioneering innovation with potential for future cable-stayed bridge projects.

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / Campo Grande Ring Road
Project: First Rigid Road Pavement Built with Synthetic Fibers in Rio de Janeiro

In 2023, Rio’s City Hall began construction of the Campo Grande Ring Road to improve mobility in one of the country’s most populous neighborhoods. Among its highlights is the Luiz Bom Tunnel, designed with rigid pavement. The original solution called for 25 cm slabs with steel mesh, but it was replaced by concrete with synthetic macrofibers, reducing thickness to 20 cm and simplifying execution by eliminating cutting and tying steps. This innovation accelerated the work, reduced costs, and marked the first project approved by the city with road pavement using synthetic fibers, consolidating Odebrecht as a pioneer in new technologies.

Company/Project: Braskem
Project: Braskem Geomembranes: Innovative Alternative to Concrete for Waterproofing Tank Containment Dikes

The project addressed waterproofing the containment dike of a tank at the Almirante Soares Dutra Maritime Terminal (TEDUT), essential for renewing the Operating License. The traditional reinforced concrete solution would have been very costly, so an alternative using Medium-Density Polyethylene (MDPE) geomembranes, a Braskem product, was developed. This innovation reduced CAPEX by 80.2% (estimated savings of R$160.6 million for the four dikes), ensuring regulatory compliance, sustainability, agility, and high replicability. The solution was validated by the environmental agency and will also be applied at the Rio Grande Terminal, consolidating technical and strategic gains.

SUSTAINABILITY CATEGORY

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / Rodoanel
Project: Training and Inclusion Program for Women Dump Truck Drivers

The Training and Inclusion Program for Women Dump Truck Drivers, created by the Cantareira Consortium in the Rodoanel Norte project, aimed to address the shortage of qualified labor and promote diversity in the sector. In partnership with AFEq and FABET, the project offered 104 hours of theoretical and practical training for women from local communities, covering safe driving, mechanics, and legislation. After training, participants were hired and integrated into operations with supervised follow-up. The initiative generated social impact, inclusion, and operational efficiency, becoming a benchmark for future social responsibility actions in civil construction.

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / PROSUB-EBN
Project: Use of Zipline for Material Transport on Steep Slope (Radio Link Infrastructure)

The project implemented a microwave Radio Link system for data and voice communication between fixed points, chosen for its technical feasibility, quick installation, and lower cost in locations where physical cables are impractical. In addition to ensuring efficient communication, including with submarines in critical situations, planning faced the challenge of transporting large volumes of materials over a steep slope with minimal environmental impact. To address this, the PROSUB-EBN team adopted a zipline system, delivering gains in sustainability, productivity, and schedule compliance.

Company/Project: Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção / Campo Grande Road Connection
Project: Recicla Campo Grande

The Recicla Campo Grande project, created during the construction of the Ring Road and Road Connection in Campo Grande, aimed to provide a sustainable destination for recyclable construction waste, avoiding landfill disposal and reducing costs. The initiative promoted recycling of wood and construction waste, focusing on sustainability and social inclusion, generating jobs and income for surrounding communities. With implementation, monthly costs dropped from R$62,000 to R$20,000, while meeting four Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project strengthened community relations and became a benchmark in waste management in civil construction.