Tiveta Betong AS CEO Joaquim Matos: We solve all the challenges and move forward

As the start of the year accelerates, the activities of Tiveta Betong AS are gaining more and more dynamism. Concrete casting specialists, who had an intense year in 2022, have no intention of stopping. On the contrary, they will increase the volume of production and try to make this year even more successful. And that they can do it has been demonstrated many times. Having relatively recently started its existence in the world of Norwegian construction, today, this company is already known throughout the country as a reliable partner in the implementation of a project of any scale.
Since the time has come, today we have for your attention an interview with the company’s CEO, Joaquim Matos. He discusses last year and what to expect from 2023, as well as a number of other interesting questions from a professional in his field.
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First, let’s examine how the company fared in 2023. Have you achieved all of your goals? How would you rate last year in general?
Last year was unequivocally really good for our company. Of course, it was definitely not a walk in the park, there was no shortage of challenges, but we managed to achieve some pretty good results. As for the set goals, I can also state with great confidence that the main tasks have been accomplished. If you asked me to rate it on a ten-point system, it would be a solid eight.

What is the most significant victory and disappointment of 2023?
The biggest victory, in my opinion, is the opportunity to grow as we have grown, sign contracts with market giants, and connect with new partners. In 2023, we left an even deeper footprint on the Norwegian construction market. It can’t help but be happy. In terms of frustrations, I couldn’t single out anything so massive that it affected our operational productivity. Of course, we face small problems, like every business, but this is an integral part of this craft. We solve all the challenges and move forward.

What mood did you start this year in? What projects are you working on? Have you started a new one?
As usual, I’m most nervous about the amount of snow at the beginning of the year (laughs), but otherwise the year started in good spirits and full of motivation. This year we started a new project, Asker, and we continue all the others that we started in 2023. These are projects in the Oslo region, Kristiansund.

How many employees are currently employed in the company? Do you plan to maintain this number or expand it?
We currently employ 75 people, but this number will increase rapidly after the summer holidays. We are planning at least 120.

What are the biggest challenges ahead of you this year?
At the moment, there is a bit of a lull in the market in terms of project volumes, but as I mentioned earlier, after the summer vacation, everything should return to normal—the number of orders will increase automatically, and our staff will increase. I’m treating it as my biggest challenge for now, but it’s only a matter of time.

Do you plan to implement any technology changes to facilitate processes and ensure greater efficiency?
Cardinal changes in technology are currently not observed. Of course, if we have some special project where we need to adapt them, we will adapt. But anyway, all the companies are using the currently prevailing technologies and they are working as best as possible.

Are there any technological inventions that would change the game’s rules in concrete business?
Nothing special at the moment. There are rumors of advances in formwork technology, but nothing concrete yet. I highly doubt that this year we will see something that will significantly change the rules of our game, although in this dynamic world today anything is possible.

Are you planning to participate in any mega project this year?
Yes, there are such plans. We have submitted several extremely large proposals for the construction of projects of this rank. We are constantly getting updates on the process and I have no doubt that at least one gigantic project will be in our hands this year.

What would you wish for our readers?
I wish everyone happiness, success, and perseverance in achieving their goals in life. When you really want to, everything is possible. Don’t stop, keep going and turn your lives into success stories!