Infrastructure Advisory · Brazil

Engineering Investment
Intelligence for
Infrastructure

BARUFI Consultoria provides cost engineering, CAPEX projections and investment advisory for large-scale infrastructure projects — bridging technical precision with financial strategy in Brazil's evolving concession market.

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Areas of Expertise
CAPEX Modeling Concession & PPP Cost Engineering Investment Advisory
Sectors
Highways Sanitation Airports Mobility Tunnels Railways
Who We Are

A Brazilian firm built on engineering rigor and financial precision

BARUFI Consultoria is a specialized infrastructure consulting firm based in Brazil, focused on cost engineering, CAPEX projections and investment modeling for complex, high-value projects.

We support construction companies, design firms, concessionaires and investors in developing reliable, market-oriented cost structures for transportation, sanitation, airports, urban infrastructure and PPPs.

Our approach integrates engineering expertise, financial modeling and strategic advisory — ensuring every investment decision is technically grounded and economically sound.

"Our approach combines engineering expertise, financial modeling and strategic advisory — ensuring investment decisions are technically grounded and economically viable."
20+
Years of experience
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BRL in CAPEX structured
6
Infrastructure sectors
PPP
Concession specialization
Deep Knowledge of Brazilian Concession Framework SICRO, SINAPI, PER, regulatory compliance & risk allocation
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What We Do

Four integrated service lines

From initial CAPEX projections to concession advisory — we provide the technical and financial intelligence your project demands.

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CAPEX & Investment Projections

Full life-cycle investment modeling with market-driven methodology, risk adjustments and scenario analysis for complex infrastructure programs.

  • Full life-cycle investment modeling
  • Bid-stage CAPEX for concessions
  • Cost breakdown structures (CBS)
  • Productivity-based cost modeling
  • Risk-adjusted investment scenarios
02

Cost Engineering & Budget Structuring

Market-calibrated unit prices, real-execution adaptation of official databases, BDI analysis and sensitivity modeling for accurate budget control.

  • Market-based unit price development
  • Adaptation of SICRO, SINAPI databases
  • Equipment productivity modeling
  • BDI structuring & margin analysis
  • Sensitivity and escalation analysis
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Concession & PPP Advisory

Technical-economic support for complex bidding strategies, PER review, risk allocation assessment and regulatory compliance verification.

  • Technical-economic support for bids
  • PER and technical annexes review
  • Risk allocation assessment
  • Extraordinary revenue impact analysis
  • Regulatory compliance review
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Strategic Technical Advisory

Investment feasibility studies, independent cost validation and technical due diligence for lenders, equity investors and project developers.

  • Investment feasibility studies
  • Technical due diligence
  • Independent cost validation
  • Support for lenders & equity investors
Sectors of Expertise

Where our expertise
creates the most value

Six infrastructure verticals with deep sector knowledge and market intelligence.

Highways & Road Concessions
Duplication, expansion & maintenance CAPEX
Sanitation
Water supply, wastewater & treatment systems
Airports
Terminal, runway & operational infrastructure
Mobility
Metro, BRT, light rail & urban transit
Tunnels & Special Structures
Complex civil works & underground infrastructure
Railways
Rail concessions, freight & passenger lines
Our Differentials

Why clients choose BARUFI

We don't replicate databases — we build market-driven intelligence grounded in real execution conditions.

Market-driven cost methodology Real-market calibration and productivity benchmarks specific to Brazilian conditions — not just database replication.
Deep knowledge of Brazilian concession framework ANTT, ANAC, ANTAQ regulatory landscape, PER analysis and concession contract structuring.
Integration: engineering, finance & regulatory A multidisciplinary approach that bridges technical execution with investment committee language.
Experience in high-value infrastructure bids Multi-billion BRL programs across highways, airports and sanitation concessions.
Strategic bridge between technical and financial Connecting engineers, lenders, regulators and investors at every project stage.
Why Partner with BARUFI in Brazil? New infrastructure investment cycle underway

Brazil is entering a new investment cycle across highways, sanitation, airports and urban mobility. International companies face specific entry challenges that BARUFI helps navigate:

Local cost database interpretation (SICRO, SINAPI)
Productivity gap vs. U.S./European benchmarks
Regulatory complexity & risk allocation structure
Inflation and indexation mechanisms
Talk to Our Team

International partnerships welcome

Global Opportunities

Supporting U.S. & International Companies in Brazil

Brazil's infrastructure concession pipeline represents one of the largest investment opportunities in Latin America. BARUFI acts as a local strategic bridge, providing market-adjusted cost intelligence and regulatory navigation for international players.

We support companies that aim to:

  • Enter Brazilian infrastructure projects
  • Supply equipment and technology to Brazilian contractors
  • Form joint ventures with local players
  • Evaluate acquisition or concession opportunities

BARUFI can act as your

Local Cost Engineering Advisor

Calibrated to Brazilian market realities

Investment Modeling Partner

CAPEX validation for investment committees

Technical Structuring Consultant

Support for competitive bids and tenders

Strategic Ecosystem Connector

Bridge within the Brazilian infrastructure market

Selected Experience

Projects that define our track record

High-value infrastructure programs across Brazil's most critical sectors.

Highway Concessions

Road Concession Investment Modeling

Multi-billion BRL investment programs — full CAPEX structuring, CBS development and productivity-based cost models for major highway concession bids.

Airports

Airport Investment Projections

Technical-economic structuring for airport concessions, including terminal expansion, runway works and operational infrastructure CAPEX.

Road Infrastructure

Highway Duplication & Expansion

Detailed CAPEX structuring integrating market-calibrated unit prices and equipment productivity models for duplication programs.

Urban Mobility

Urban Mobility & Tunnel Feasibility

Investment feasibility studies for urban transit systems and tunnel infrastructure, covering technical due diligence and risk-adjusted scenarios.

Sanitation

Sanitation Concession Support

Comprehensive advisory for water and wastewater concession bids, including CAPEX projections, regulatory analysis and risk allocation.

International

Cross-border Investment Advisory

Supporting international companies entering Brazil with local cost intelligence, regulatory navigation and CAPEX validation for investor committees.

André Barufi
Founder & CEO · Civil Engineer

Infrastructure Cost Specialist with over 20 years of experience in cost engineering and investment modeling for large-scale Brazilian infrastructure projects. International speaker on infrastructure cost engineering and investment modeling.

Civil Engineer Brazil International Speaker Cost Specialist
Leadership

Expertise-driven leadership at every engagement

BARUFI Consultoria was built on the principle that infrastructure investment decisions require both engineering rigor and financial clarity. Our leadership brings this dual perspective to every project.

Technical Precision Cost models grounded in real market conditions and actual productivity benchmarks.
Financial Intelligence Translating engineering complexity into language that investment committees understand.
Strategic Advisory Positioning clients for success in Brazil's evolving concession and PPP market.

Let's Build Infrastructure with Intelligence

Connect with BARUFI Consultoria and bring precision cost engineering to your next infrastructure investment in Brazil.

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Whether you're planning a bid, evaluating an investment or seeking a local strategic partner in Brazil — we'd like to hear about your project.

Location Brazil · International partnerships welcome
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