ABOUT US

We are CMAS, Architecture and Construction

We are a Costa Rican company that was established 17 years ago as an architectural and construction solution. We are a group of collaborators passionate about what we do, led by our managing partners, focused on carrying out the design, plans, budget and construction process of fully customized residential projects, considering our values as a key point in the entire process.

Company History

1942 – The beginning

Since 1942, Mr. Amado Salazar began working as an architect and builder, developing a wide variety of projects throughout the country. In the later years of his career, he worked alongside his grandson Alejandro Salazar Álvarez, who inherited his grandfather's skills and passions.

1997 – The Legacy Continues

Mr. Alejandro Salazar works in the area of Architecture and formally began his passion for design and construction in 1997. Like his grandfather, he has developed several projects across the country and has established several companies that offer products and services such as prefabricated systems, finishes for housing, drawing and plotting of plans and most importantly, design and construction.

2005 – The team grows

Mr. Sebastián Ugalde obtained his degree in Civil Engineering in 2005 and began working with Mr. Alejandro Salazar in the Guanacaste area, taking advantage of the historic construction boom in the area and obtaining experience in the design, development and construction of all types of projects, including: houses, condominium buildings, bridges, roads, residential and more.

2008 –Constructora MAS is established

It was not until 2008 that Constructora MAS was formally created, with the purpose of offering a quality professional option for the development of projects anywhere in the country.
As part of our vision of improvement and professional growth, our company is a member of the Chamber of Consultants in Architecture and Engineering (CCAI), which brings together a large part of the best architectural and engineering developers in the country. Similarly, it is also affiliated with the Federated College of Engineers and Architects (CFIA), the Costa Rican Association of Water Resources (ACREH), AL-INVEST CADEXCO, ICCYC, CIC, among others.

About Us

Mission - Purpose

We are a company focused on the development of construction projects in Costa Rica. We are committed to being the essential solution for people through excellence in customer service, providing personalized solutions and support throughout the entire process, based on high principles of professional ethics, ensuring our passion, excellence and efficiency.

VISION – PATH TO FOLLOW

Become the leading company within our segment. To be an excellent place to work, where our collaborators and strategic partners are inspired to give their best. Offer the best solutions in "tailor-made" housing projects in such a way that they satisfy the wishes and needs of our clients. Form mutual loyalty by being responsible in each of our actions.

VALUES

Responsability: we meet the agreed deadline and quality, exceeding the expectations of our customers.

Honesty: we foster trust with our clients by optimizing resources and processes at all stages of our projects.

Professional Ethics: we carry out our work based on the most solid ethical and moral principles, pillars of our profession and human training.

Empathy : using our Emotional Intelligence, putting ourselves in the place of others, we understand and accompany our clients to the extent possible and address their concerns.

Humble, Adaptable, Transparent Transparentes

Refresher and specialty courses

Budgets and Civil Works Programming (TEC)

Design of Masonry Structures: Modules I and II (CCAI).

Design of Metallic Structures: Modules I and II (CCAI)

Real Estate Valuation (UCR).

2D and 3D AutoCAD (INA).

Water Supply, Sanitary Sewerage and Storm Sewerage in Urbanizations (CIC) .

Simplified Housing Design (CFIA).

Construction Inspection (UCR).

Structural Design of Foundations for 1 and 2 story Housing (UCR) .

Geotechnics for Non-Geotechnicians (CCAI).

SAP 2000 Structural Analysis Program: Modules I, II and III (CCAI)

Earthquake Resistant Analysis and Design (CCAI).

Autocad Civil 3D (U Interamericana).

Construction of Minor Concrete Elements on Roads (ICCYC).

Project Management with Microsoft Office Project 2007: Modules I and II (CCAI) .

Control of Accessibility to Physical Space according to Law 7600 (CNREE).

Structural Design of Low-Rise Homes and Buildings (CCAI) .

Design of Prestressed Concrete Structures (CCAI).

Prefabrication of Concrete Structures in Seismic Zones (ICCYC)

Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures (ICCYC).

Industrial Floor Design and Construction (ICCYC).

Design of Wooden Structures: Modules I and II (CCAI).

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