11 Nov 2025 · Infrastructure
Groundbreaking on the A-14 Highway Expansion
Construction officially began this week on the 42-kilometer A-14 highway expansion project, marking a milestone in regional mobility.
Portugal · Group of Companies
Engineering Portugal's Skyline, Roads & Industry
Building Portugal's Future
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Roads · Flyovers · Steel · Industry
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Trusted Across Portugal & Europe
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Safety-First · On-Time Delivery
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What We Build
Our Concerns
Building Construction
Residential, commercial and institutional buildings delivered from foundation to finishing.
Roads & Highway Construction
National highways and municipal road networks engineered for durability and traffic flow.
Flyover Construction
Elevated interchanges and flyovers designed to relieve urban congestion at scale.
Steel Construction
Fabrication and erection of structural steel frames for industrial and commercial use.
Industry Construction
Turnkey industrial plants and factory facilities built for operational efficiency.
Software Agency
Digital platforms, ERP and web solutions supporting construction operations group-wide.
Vanilla Thunder Mobile Shop
Smartphones, accessories and after-sales device service across our retail network.
Management Message
Message from the Chairman
Vanilla Thunder was founded on a simple conviction: that Portugal's growth deserves infrastructure built with honesty, precision and long-term thinking. Every building, road and structure we deliver carries that responsibility.
As we expand across Europe, we remain guided by the same principles that started this company — quality that outlasts contracts, and partnerships built on trust. I am grateful to our engineers, workers and clients who make that possible every single day.
Jash Khaira
Chairman, Vanilla Thunder
Management Message
Message from the Managing Director
Operationally, our focus is discipline: safe sites, realistic schedules, and engineering decisions made with data — not shortcuts. It is how a construction and infrastructure group earns repeat clients across borders.
We continue to invest in our people, our fleet, and the digital tools — including our own software division — that keep every project transparent from groundbreaking to handover.
Jash Khaira
Managing Director, Vanilla Thunder
What Drives Us 1
Mission & Vision
01 · Mission
Build infrastructure Portugal can rely on
To deliver buildings, roads, flyovers, steel and industrial structures with uncompromising safety, honest timelines, and engineering that stands for decades — while growing the digital tools that support them. 1
02 · Vision
A leading construction group across Europe
To be recognised as Portugal's most trusted diversified construction and infrastructure group, expanding sustainably across European markets while staying rooted in engineering integrity.
03 · Goal
Ten years, ten new markets
To extend Vanilla Thunder's presence into ten European markets over the next decade, backed by local engineering talent and the group's shared standards for safety and quality.
Our Edge
Why We Are Best
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Certified Engineering Team
Licensed civil, structural and MEP engineers overseeing every phase.1
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On-Time Delivery
Realistic scheduling and disciplined site management protect deadlines.
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Safety-First Culture
Zero-compromise site safety protocols across every division.
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Modern Machinery Fleet
Owned heavy equipment reduces delays and third-party dependency.
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Transparent Project Management
Clients track progress through our own reporting and software tools.
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Pan-European Reach
Local execution capability across Portugal and expanding EU markets.
Where We Work
Business Arena
Headquartered in Portugal, Vanilla Thunder operates nationwide and delivers projects across the European Union — supported by regional engineering partners and our own project-tracking software.
30+
Countries Served
180+
Projects Completed
20+
Years of Operation
600+
Team Members
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Latest News & Events
28 Oct 2025 · Industry
Steel Fabrication Plant Handed Over Ahead of Schedule
Our industrial division delivered a 25,000 sqm heavy fabrication facility two weeks ahead of contract deadline.
04 Oct 2025 · Technology
Software Agency Opens New Engineering Hub
Our digital division expanded its software development hub in Porto to accelerate construction technology innovation.
Insights
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Sustainability
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Engineering
What Goes Into Designing a Safe Urban Flyover
An inside look at seismic dampening, precast girder mechanics, and urban traffic management in elevated viaduct construction.
Technology
Why Every Job Site Now Needs Its Own Software
How real-time site telemetry, mobile safety checklists, and automated material tracking eliminate field delays.
Get In Touch
Start Your Project
Tell us about your building, road, steel or industrial project and our team will respond within one business day.
Head Office
Rua Rain. D. Estefânia Nr. 4, 3º A
Odivelas, 2675-347 Odivelas, Portugal
Phone
+351 21 000 0000
Mobile / WhatsApp
+351 91 234 5678
info@vanillathunder.pt