30 Apr Building Connections Abroad With AGC-PR

At DDD Group, leadership doesn’t stop at the job site — it extends across borders, ideas, and partnerships. This April, DDD Group president Umberto Donato, accompanied by his wife and parents, proudly joined the AGC Puerto Rico Chapter’s Mid-Year Convention for an unforgettable journey through Portugal and Spain, combining professional insight with cultural exploration.

This annual tradition offers AGC members the chance to strengthen industry ties while experiencing some of the world’s most remarkable destinations. This year’s itinerary featured a dynamic mix of technical visits, historic architecture, and unforgettable moments with colleagues who feel more like family.

One of the trip’s standout experiences was the technical tour of Ferrovial’s expansion of the Porto Metro. This €288 million infrastructure project sparked valuable conversations about public transit, sustainability, and urban growth. For an engineering and construction leader like DDD Group, it was a meaningful opportunity to see European infrastructure innovation firsthand.

The group also enjoyed exclusive wine tastings and regional culinary experiences — from the stunning Quinta da Pacheca vineyard in the UNESCO-designated Douro Valley to the elegant Granbazán Winery in Galicia, Spain. These stops weren’t just picturesque — they were opportunities to appreciate sustainability in design and tradition, values DDD carries in every project.

Umberto Donato and his family deeply valued the chance to travel and connect with fellow AGC-PR members in such a rich setting. “Sharing these experiences with our peers strengthens the bonds that help us build more — and build better — back home,” said Donato.

From Porto’s historic train stations and riverfront neighborhoods to Santiago de Compostela’s legendary cathedral and cobbled streets, every stop on the journey reflected a spirit of discovery, unity, and excellence — the very same spirit DDD brings to every federal and local project across Puerto Rico.

DDD Group is honored to be part of AGC-PR’s ongoing mission and looks forward to continuing to lead, collaborate, and build with purpose.