What Rizzani de Eccher does

Rizzani de Eccher S.p.A. is an Italian general contractor headquartered in Pozzuolo del Friuli, Italy, founded in 1831, with operations spanning infrastructure, building, and industrial construction across 77+ countries. The company delivers large-scale projects through three core service divisions: Infrastructure (highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, airports, ports, mass transit), Buildings (commercial, residential, hotels, hospitals, stadiums, heritage restoration), and Industrial (data centers, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics). It employs approximately 2,500 people of 45+ nationalities with an average tenure of 12 years, and operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries including Sacaim (specialized contracting), Deal (specialized contracting), Tensacciai (tensile structures), Iride, De Eccher Interiors, and Rizzani De Eccher USA, plus jointly-controlled JVs Chrysas S.c.a.r.l. and Desium S.c.a.r.l.

The business model is project-based general contracting with revenue recognized over multi-year durations through percentage-of-completion accounting. Contracts are won via competitive public tendering or direct negotiation, ranging from €46M to €1.5B+ in value, delivered under EPC and BOT frameworks. Notable contract values include €1.5B Algeria high-speed railway, $1.7B Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, €428M Venice Airport Rail Link, €222M Ragusana highway, $884M Kuwait viaduct, and €114M Brescia Hospital BOT. The company partners with global JVs (Besix, Ballast Nedam) for mega-projects and leverages a 10,000+ supplier network across 90+ countries. Specialized equipment (528-755 ton launching girders, 75-ton segment transporters, 100-ton lifting frames, double-shield TBM) constitutes a significant capital-intensive capability for bridge and tunnel works.

The company is currently majority-owned by UTP Restructuring Corporate Fund (managed by Sagitta SGR) following a December 2024 change of control, with the de Eccher family continuing in a supportive role. In June 2026, the Court of Trieste issued a unified insolvency proceeding decree (P.U. N. 19-1/2026) covering Rizzani de Eccher S.p.A. and related entities (Chrysas S.c.a.r.l., Desium S.c.a.r.l., Sacaim S.p.A.), prohibiting creditor enforcement actions until July 10, 2026. The company's revenue is not publicly disclosed; its registered share capital is €20,000,000. Customer concentration is heavily weighted toward government and quasi-government infrastructure clients (RFI, Anas, Autovie Venete, USAFCENT, EIB), which creates lumpy, long-cycle revenue with limited diversification.

Name

Rizzani de Eccher

Legal name

Rizzani de Eccher S.p.A.

Website

https://rde.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1832

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Rizzani de Eccher is an Italian general contractor founded in 1831, delivering infrastructure, building, and industrial construction projects across 77+ countries. The company serves government agencies and commercial clients through EPC and BOT contracts, employing approximately 2,500 people across its group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Pozzuolo Del Friuli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. General Contracting - Infrastructure: Large-scale infrastructure construction contracts including highways, railways, bridges, tunnels, airports, and ports. Revenue recognized over project duration through percentage-of-completion method. Projects range from €46M to €1.5B in contract value.
2. General Contracting - Buildings: Construction of commercial, residential, institutional, and hospitality buildings including hospitals, hotels, stadiums, and high-rise structures. BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) contract models.
3. General Contracting - Industrial: Industrial facility construction including data centers, manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses, and pharmaceutical facilities. EPC contracts for technology-intensive projects.
4. Equipment Sales: Sale of surplus construction equipment including launching girders, segment transporters, and lifting frames from completed projects. Private negotiation pricing model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Rizzani de Eccher is an Italian general contractor delivering large-scale infrastructure, building, and industrial construction projects worldwide. The company executes roads, railways, bridges, tunnels, airports, ports, mass transit systems, commercial and residential buildings, hospitals, stadiums, data centers, and manufacturing facilities under EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) and BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) contract models. It also sells specialized construction equipment (launching girders, segment transporters, lifting frames) from its equipment fleet.

Product overview

Rizzani de Eccher is a general contractor with nearly two centuries of experience (established 1830s), offering integrated construction services across three core divisions: Infrastructure (roads, railways, bridges, airports, tunnels, ports), Buildings (commercial, residential, hotels, hospitals, stadiums, restoration), and Industrial (data centers, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, logistics). The company operates globally through subsidiaries including Sacaim and Deal (specialized contracting), Tensacciai (tensile structures), Iride, De Eccher Interiors, and Rizzani De Eccher USA. The company also sells specialized construction equipment including segment transporters, launching girders, and lifting frames. The group employs approximately 2,500 people across projects in over 77 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Infrastructure Construction Services General contracting for large-scale infrastructure projects including highways, railways, bridges, airports, tunnels, ports, and mass transit systems. Delivered to government infrastructure agencies and public-sector clients across 77+ countries using specialized bridge and tunneling equipment.
• Building Construction Services Construction of commercial, residential, institutional, and public buildings including office towers, hotels, hospitals, stadiums, high-rise residential, and restoration of historic structures. Delivered through BOT and EPC contract models to commercial developers, hotel chains, healthcare institutions, and public-sector clients.
• Industrial Construction Services Construction of industrial facilities including data centers (e.g., TIER IV Supernap Italy), pharmaceutical plants, manufacturing plants, logistics warehouses, and military installations. Delivered under EPC contracts to technology companies, pharmaceutical firms, logistics operators, and defense clients.
• Construction Equipment Sales Sale of specialized construction machinery from completed projects, including segment transporters (up to 75 ton segments), launching girders for span-by-span bridge construction (528-755 ton capacity, 36-44m spans), and 100-ton lifting frames. Available for purchase via private negotiation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 410 km of bridges and +4M SQM of bridge decks constructed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sacaim S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary specialized contracting company within the Rizzani de Eccher Group. Sacaim operates as part of the same corporate group, contributing specialized contracting capabilities to joint venture projects including Venice Airport Rail Link (€428M) and Ragusana Lot 3 road project.
• BesixcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian construction contractor in joint venture for Post Tower Rotterdam project. Rizzani de Eccher awarded the Post Monument transformation (historic Post Office to InterContinental Kimpton hotel) exclusively while JV partner Besix built the Post Tower structure.
• Ballast NedamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch construction group in Joint Venture with Rizzani de Eccher (as leader) for the European Investment Bank headquarters building project in Luxembourg. The project is designed as a Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB).
• DealminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized contracting company within the de Eccher Group, contributing to projects including Jamal Abdul Nasser Street Development in Kuwait ($884M project).
• TensacciaiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized contracting company within the de Eccher Group focusing on structural steel and cable systems for bridge construction.
• 10,000+ Global Suppliers and SubcontractorscoreOthersGlobal supply chain network spanning 90+ countries, from large international companies to local artisans. Many suppliers have grown with Rizzani de Eccher to become successful regional players. Supplier registration via Synertrade platform.
• Universities of Udine and TriesteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for Master program delivering 12 editions with approximately 150 project managers trained. Joint initiatives include Career Day participation and graduate recruitment programs. Graduate Program launched 2020 in collaboration with FVG region.
• University of FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution with ongoing relationship through I-395 bridge project in Miami involving Rizzani de Eccher USA. 20 students visited Venice Rail Link project as part of study tour, demonstrating educational outreach and talent pipeline development.

Scale indicators21 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Webuild S.p.A. Italy's largest general contractor and the closest direct peer, executing mega-scale infrastructure (high-speed rail, bridges, tunnels, hospitals) globally; shares the same Italian heritage and similar reference-project profile as Rizzani de Eccher.
• Ghella S.p.A. Italian general contractor specializing in tunnels, railways, and infrastructure projects worldwide; highly comparable to Rizzani's infrastructure division in scope and international execution model.
• Impresa Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A. Italian family-owned general contractor active in infrastructure, civil works, and large building construction, with comparable international footprint and project type mix.
• CMC Ravenna: Italian cooperative general contractor delivering infrastructure, transport, and civil works internationally; comparable in size, sector focus, and Italian-roots delivery model.
• Bonatti S.p.A. Italian EPC contractor for pipelines, infrastructure, and industrial facilities with strong Middle East and North Africa presence — directly comparable to Rizzani's energy/industrial infrastructure projects.
• Vianini Lavori S.p.A. Italian civil and infrastructure contractor with multi-decade history in roads, bridges, and rail works; similar sector focus and historical presence to Rizzani de Eccher.
• Todini Costruzioni S.p.A. Italian general contractor with international operations in infrastructure, civil works, and building construction; directly comparable scope and customer base to Rizzani de Eccher.

Broad incumbents

• Besix Group: Belgian-based international contractor and existing JV partner of Rizzani on Post Tower Rotterdam; broader geographic and sector reach but highly comparable in mega-project execution model.
• Ballast Nedam N.V. Dutch construction group and existing JV partner of Rizzani on the EIB Luxembourg HQ; comparable in Netherlands/Western European building and infrastructure delivery.

Emerging players

• Salcef Group S.p.A. Italian specialist in railway maintenance and infrastructure; smaller and more niche than Rizzani but operates in adjacent Italian rail/infrastructure contracting space where Rizzani also competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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