APPC is a non-profit Trade Association representing the Portuguese Autonomous Sector of Engineering, Architecture, Environment, Economics and Management Consultancy. APPC is a full member and Portugal's sole representative in the major Federations of the Sector, namely EFCA - European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations, FEACO - European Federation of Management Consulting Associations, FEPAC - Panamerican Federation of Consultants and FIDIC - International Federation of Consulting Engineers.