Trust · Communication · Transparency

Building with Integrity.

Construction and renovation projects across the Algarve for homeowners, investors and businesses, delivered with clear commitments, disciplined communication and proper accountability.

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Why we exist

A better standard of delivery.

The Algarve does not need more builders. It needs construction professionals who are obsessed with delivering an exceptional client experience, earning trust through clear communication, complete transparency and accountability for every commitment they make.

For international clients, uncertainty can quickly replace excitement. Integritas Construction was created to make sure that doesn't happen. We combine strong construction capability with a belief that the client should be at the heart of everything we do. The result is a more professional, transparent and client-centred approach to delivering projects.

Technical delivery is only one part of the experience. The way the project is managed matters just as much.

Where we work

Rooted in the Algarve. Built for clients who expect more.

Across the Algarve, with our base in the Lagoa, Carvoeiro and Ferragudo area. Delivering private homes, investment developments and commercial projects with professional standards and clear accountability for clients based in Portugal and overseas.

This is not just a build

Building a home is an emotional journey.

It brings excitement, anticipation and possibility, but it can also create pressure, uncertainty and frustration. Major construction touches your finances, your holidays, your family life, your expectations and your plans.

That is why we earn trust through clear communication, complete transparency and realistic commitments. They are not just “nice to haves”. They are the difference between a project that feels organised, controlled and enjoyable, and one that becomes stressful.

We believe the experience can be better. That is the Integritas difference.

What guides us

Trust. Communication. Transparency.

Trust

We take on work selectively, make realistic commitments and stay accountable for what we promise.

Communication

Proactive, consistent updates. Clear communication about progress, decisions and what happens next. With Integritas, the days of chasing your builder for answers are gone.

Transparency

Clear quotations, visible progress, explained decisions and early warning of cost, timing or scope changes.

Integrity Insight

You will never have to chase us for an update.

Our Integrity Insight updates make progress visible, including milestones, site activity, risks, decisions required and what happens next.

How reporting works

Visible progress.

Clear updates on what has been completed and what is happening on site.

Timelines and milestones.

Visibility of what comes next, key dates and whether the project remains on track.

Decisions and risks.

Early identification of choices, issues and actions required.

The people behind Integritas

Technical excellence, professional leadership and a relentless focus on the client experience.

Integritas was founded on the belief that exceptional projects need more than construction expertise alone. They require technical excellence, professional leadership and an unwavering focus on the client experience.

José Cavaco

José is an experienced engineer with extensive construction expertise, a trusted local network and a proven track record of delivering projects across the Algarve.

Joe McCaughran

Joe has spent more than two decades leading governance, strategy and executive decision-making within international financial institutions. Having experienced the frustrations of building in the Algarve first-hand, he is passionate about bringing greater professionalism, communication and transparency to every project.

Together, they combine technical expertise with a relentless focus on delivering an outstanding client experience.

Meet the people behind Integritas

Construction capability

Transformation, or building from scratch.

Whether transforming an existing property or creating a home from the ground up, the journey requires planning, technical control and disciplined delivery.

Demolition

Opening up the opportunity and preparing the site for what comes next.

Structure

Engineering, coordination and site control turn the design into something real.

Taking shape

The home emerges. and disciplined finishing becomes critical.

Pricing and quotations

Clear pricing from the outset.

Every project is different, which is why we take time to understand exactly what you are looking to achieve before preparing a detailed quotation.

While no builder can honestly guarantee that costs will never change, we can guarantee complete transparency. If you decide to upgrade finishes, alter the design or unforeseen issues become apparent during construction, we will explain them clearly, discuss the options with you and agree any changes before work proceeds.

We will never submit an unrealistically low quotation simply to recover the difference later through unexplained extras. Our aim is to provide clear pricing, realistic allowances and honest conversations so you always understand where your money is being spent.

Our approach to pricing

No hidden costs.

Construction projects can evolve. Your choices may change and unforeseen issues can arise. What you will never encounter are hidden costs, unexplained extras or unpleasant surprises. We believe trust is built through transparency from the very beginning.