Why the Vasco da Gama Bridge?
Our 2026 theme recognizes the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal as a font of achievement, symbolizing the limitless potential of the industry and the transitional power that a firm can have, when it is managed well.
2026 Report Series
In its 2026 Report Series, Zweig Group chooses to honor the Vasco da Gama Bridge in Portugal
Architect
Michel Virlogeux, Alain Montois, Charles Lavigne and Armando Rito
Contractor
VINCI Construction
Civil Engineer
Armando Rito Engenharia
Spanning 17 kilometers across the Tagus River, the Vasco da Gama Bridge is a remarkable feat of engineering, built to handle extreme wind, seismic forces, and heavy daily traffic with quiet reliability. It opened a completely new route across Portugal and relieved an aging, overburdened crossing, turning a chokepoint into a channel for movement, trade, and growth. For firms, it is a powerful symbol of transition, showing how thoughtful, well engineered decisions can carry you from a legacy path that no longer serves you into a more resilient and future ready way forward.
What To Expect
2026 Compensation Report
2026 Compensation Report
Get access to salary information on nearly every job role at engineering, architecture, and environmental firms. Statistics are broken down by firm staff size and region of office for more accurate benchmarking and comparisons. Job descriptions and average years of experience are included for all titles in the survey, as well as bonus pay and bonus pay as a percentage of base pay!
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