What Garc does

Garc S.p.A. SB is an Italian B Corp-certified construction and environmental services company headquartered in Carpi, Modena (Emilia-Romagna), founded in 1975 and operating as a subsidiary of Garc Holding SpA SB. The company functions as an EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor and General Contractor, managing the complete building lifecycle from design through construction, operations and maintenance (O&M). Its product portfolio centers on the VISIOON+ Total Cost of Ownership framework, supported by BIM methodology extended to the 7th dimension (Digital Twin for asset management), Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) tools, and the ARCA remote-assistance platform developed with EON Reality and financed under Industria 4.0.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: one-time EPC contracting, recurring O&M services, environmental services delivered through the wholly-owned Garc Ambiente S.p.A. SB subsidiary (waste management, remediation, circular economy consulting), and industrial and civil construction. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting industrial clients, civil construction projects, and the public sector via SOA-certified public works tendering, with operations spanning Emilia-Romagna and additional Italian cities including Roma, Milano, Napoli, and Perugia. The company holds an unusually dense certification stack including first-in-Italy BIM certification (UNI:PdR 74:2019), B Corp status (score 111.8), gender equality certification, and full ISO 9001/14001/45001 compliance, positioning it as a regenerative-construction specialist for ESG-driven tenders.

In October 2023, Garc Ambiente acquired Specialtrasporti Srl and Bettelli Recuperi Srl, extending vertical integration into specialized transport and material recovery. Leadership includes President Claudio Saraceni and Director General Andrea Grillenzoni (also President of B Lab Italia). The company employs between 251 and 500 people, with revenue not publicly disclosed.

Name

Garc

Legal name

GARC S.p.A. SB

Website

https://garc.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Garc S.p.A. SB is an Italian B Corp-certified EPC contractor and environmental services firm managing the full building lifecycle from design through O&M for industrial, civil, and public-sector clients in Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. EPC Contracting: Engineering, Procurement, and Construction services as main contractor, managing the complete building lifecycle from idea to construction and operations.
2. O&M Services: Operations and Maintenance services ensuring operational efficiency of completed buildings.
3. Environmental Services: Environmental management services including waste management, remediation, global service, and sustainability consulting through Garc Ambiente division.
4. Industrial and Civil Construction: Construction services for industrial facilities, civil buildings, restoration of cultural heritage, MEP systems, maintenance, and roofing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Garc SpA SB is an Italian EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractor and General Contractor managing the complete building lifecycle from design through construction to operations and maintenance. The company delivers industrial and civil construction, restoration of cultural heritage, MEP systems, roofing and maintenance, complemented by the Garc Ambiente division providing waste management, environmental remediation, circular economy consulting and decarbonization services for industrial and public-sector clients.

Product overview

Garc SpA operates as a B Corp certified regenerative construction company offering an integrated portfolio of services through its core VISIOON+ platform, which provides Total Cost of Ownership solutions. The company functions as an EPC Contractor managing the full building lifecycle, complemented by specialized divisions for industrial and civil construction, restoration, MEP systems, and maintenance. Key technology offerings include BIM (Building Information Modelling) covering 3D through 7D dimensions (Digital Twin, process management, cost control, sustainability, and asset management), AVR (Augmented and Virtual Reality) for immersive AEC applications, and the Arca remote assistance platform. The Garc Ambiente division provides environmental services including waste management, circular economy solutions, and decarbonization. The portfolio is tied together through digital twin technology and comprehensive building management capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VISIOON+: Total Cost of Ownership solution revolving around the customer, offering a new vision of construction project realization and management.
• ARCA
• GARC Ambiente

Products and services

• VISIOON+ Total Cost of Ownership Solution Client-centric Total Cost of Ownership framework that offers a new vision of building realization and management, covering the full building lifecycle from concept to maintenance for industrial and civil clients.
• Costruzioni (General Construction) General construction services covering industrial, civil and restoration projects, delivered as EPC Contractor and O&M provider for enterprise and public-sector clients.
• EPC Contractor Services Engineering, Procurement and Construction services managing the complete building lifecycle from idea to construction and ongoing operations and maintenance, including value engineering and BIM management as a General Contractor.
• BIM (Building Information Modelling) Certified BIM management platform covering 3D modeling (Digital Twin), 4D (process management), 5D (cost control), 6D (sustainability/lifecycle), and 7D (asset management) dimensions for architectural, structural and engineering design, construction and maintenance of buildings.
• ARCA Remote Assistance Platform Hands-free remote-assistance platform for human upskilling and operational continuity, with simultaneous translation in 13 languages, used for construction site support and training, developed with EON Reality.
• AVR (Augmented and Virtual Reality) Augmented and Virtual Reality solutions for the AEC sector, enabling immersive project visualization, client collaboration, training, and facility management.
• Garc Ambiente Environmental Services Environmental services division offering waste management, recycling, decommissioning, environmental consulting, remediation, demolition, circular economy and decarbonization services for industrial, artisanal and public-sector clients.
• Impianti MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing installation services including ESG-compliant solutions for industrial and civil buildings.

Quantifiable outcome

• B Impact Assessment score of 111.8 (threshold 80 for B Corp)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CambiaMenti Festival PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2022CambiaMenti sustainability festival in Modena featuring partners including Danone, Save The Duck, The ID Factory, Rifò, Ricehouse, WAMGROUP, InVento Lab, Concentrico Factory, Nativa, Food for Soul, and others. Focus on circular economy, industrial symbiosis, and sustainable business.
• EON RealitycoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with American company EON Reality for Augmented and Virtual Reality tools in AEC (Architecture Engineering Construction) sector. ARCA platform developed with EON Reality, funded by Industria 4.0, featuring hands-free remote assistance and simultaneous translation in 13 languages.
• Regenerative Society FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarc SpA joined Regenerative Society Foundation, an Italian non-profit organization promoting a new regenerative socio-economic model. Foundation aims to restore natural capital, preserve biodiversity and ecosystems while pursuing co-benefit for people and planet wellbeing. Co-chaired by Andrea Illy and Jeffrey D. Sachs.
• CO2alizione ItaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarc joined CO2alizione Italia, an initiative created by 60+ companies committed to climate neutrality. The initiative formalizes climate commitment through company statutes and promotes concrete actions toward carbon neutrality.
• UnlockTheChange B Corp CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the Italian B Corp movement's #UnlockTheChange campaign for sustainable business. Includes working groups on #UnlockEducation, #UnlockNetZero, and #UnlockGenderEquality. Network of 140+ Italian B Corps promoting regenerative economy.
• InVento Innovation LabminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Corp and social enterprise partner for sustainability education projects including IMPACT4GOOD @ SCHOOL program and industrial symbiosis project REBOOT for national competence center on circular economy technologies.
• NativaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian Regeneration Design Company, first Società Benefit and B Corp in Europe, Country Partner for Italy of B Lab, and co-founder of Regenerative Society Foundation. Led the introduction of Garc to CO2alizione Italia.
• ICMQ S.p.A.minorOthersCertification body that audited and certified Garc's BIM management system (UNI:PdR 74:2019) on October 19, 2020.
• EderaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarc SpA SB joined the Edera family in 2024, united by principles of sustainable innovation and environmental regeneration. Natural fit with Edera's philosophy for holistic transformation of construction industry.
• KerakollminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGarc S.p.A. SB selected to build Kerakoll's new sustainable industrial complex, consolidating partnership with the sustainable building materials company.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• CMC Ravenna: Italian cooperative construction company active in civil, infrastructure and environmental works. Comparable to Garc as a diversified Italian contractor with both construction and environmental capabilities.
• Itinera S.p.A. Italian infrastructure construction firm (part of ASTM Group) active in civil works, road and rail. Comparable to Garc as a national Italian EPC-style contractor competing on public and private tenders.
• RCM Costruzioni S.r.l. Italian general construction contractor focused on civil, industrial and public works. Comparable to Garc in offering integrated construction and infrastructure delivery within the Italian mid-market.
• Vianini Lavori S.p.A. Italian construction firm (Caltagirone group) focused on civil and infrastructure works. Comparable to Garc in being an Italian general contractor pursuing similar end markets and contract types.
• Bonatti S.p.A. Italian mid-sized EPC contractor with integrated construction, environmental and energy infrastructure services. Comparable to Garc as a similarly scaled Italian general contractor pursuing ESG-oriented industrial and infrastructure work.
• Toto S.p.A. Italian general contractor delivering civil, industrial and infrastructure projects. Comparable in size, scope and Italian mid-market positioning to Garc's EPC construction business.
• Cosedil S.p.A. Italian construction company operating in civil, industrial and public infrastructure. Comparable to Garc as a mid-market Italian general contractor with overlapping EPC and public works exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Webuild S.p.A. Italy's largest infrastructure and EPC group operating globally. A broader incumbent competing with Garc on Italian public tenders but at materially larger scale and international footprint.
• Maire Tecnimont Group: Italian-headquartered EPC group serving energy and infrastructure markets. Comparable as an Italian EPC contractor, though materially larger and more specialized in process/energy plants.

Emerging players

• Nativa S.r.l. Italian Regenerative Design company and B Corp; Country Partner for Italy of B Lab. Comparable as a regenerative-business partner ecosystem player, intersecting with Garc through CO2alizione Italia and shared B Corp movement activity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/garcspa
• Facebookfacebook.com/garcspa

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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