What IRCOP does

IRCOP S.p.A. is an Italian general construction company founded in 1968 and headquartered in Rome, specializing in public and private infrastructure works. The company operates across five integrated divisions: civil works (airports, hospitals, universities, commercial buildings), infrastructure (roads, highways, bridges, viaducts, water and sewage networks), real estate development, restoration of historical and monumental buildings, and asphalt production through two proprietary plants with combined capacity of 180 tons/hour. Its technical foundation rests on SOA qualification certificates with unlimited amounts in six main work categories (OG1, OG2, OG3, OG6, OG10, OG11), extensive ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001, 39001, 37001, 20400, 30415), EcoVadis Platinum sustainability rating, and over 50 years of project execution history.

The company primarily serves Italian government agencies and large institutional clients through competitive public procurement. Marquee clients include ANAS (national road authority), ACEA (water management), Trenitalia/FS Italiane (railway), Aeroporti di Roma, Comune di Roma, La Sapienza University, and BNL. GTM is enterprise field sales driven by competitive bidding on tenders, with project-based revenue recognition and long execution cycles typical of large infrastructure contracts. The business is family-owned, controlled by the Ciucci family since founding, with Antonio Ciucci serving as President and CEO since 2009. The company currently employs 51-100 staff and is positioned among the top 100 construction firms in Italy by revenue.

IRCOP generates revenue through three primary streams: public infrastructure construction contracts (the dominant revenue source), civil construction services for public and private buildings, and asphalt production and supply serving both internal projects and external clients. Pricing is project-based through competitive tendering with no public pricing lists. Distribution is exclusively direct, with no intermediaries or resellers. Operating geographies span multiple Italian regions including Lazio (home base), Lombardy, Puglia, Sardinia, Abruzzo, and Tuscany, with strategic positioning to benefit from major public spending catalysts including the Italian National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), the 2025 Jubilee, and the 2030 Expo bid. No public listing, external institutional investors, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

IRCOP

Legal name

IRCOP S.p.A.

Website

https://ircop.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

IRCOP S.p.A. is a Rome-based Italian general construction company founded in 1968, executing public infrastructure (roads, bridges, water networks), civil works (hospitals, airports, universities), restoration, and asphalt production. The family-owned firm holds unlimited SOA qualifications and serves primarily Italian government agencies including ANAS, ACEA, and Trenitalia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Utility System Construction (2371), Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (541330)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623)

akta.pro primary industry

Civil & Site Works EPC (Earthworks, Roads, Drainage, Foundations) (EUAEADAA)

Keywords

• Public infrastructure construction
• Civil engineering works
• Road construction services
• Asphalt production
• Building restoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rome

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Infrastructure Construction Contracts: Revenue generated through government contracts for road construction, maintenance, hydraulic works, and infrastructure projects. Project-based revenue with long execution timelines, typical of public works contracts ranging from millions to hundreds of millions of euros.
2. Civil Construction Services: Construction and restoration services for public and private buildings including hospitals, universities, commercial centers, and residential developments. Revenue recognized upon project completion milestones.
3. Asphalt Production and Supply: Production and on-site laying of bituminous conglomerate through proprietary plants, serving both internal construction needs and external clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IRCOP S.p.A. is an Italian general construction contractor that executes public and private infrastructure projects across five integrated service lines: civil building works (airports, hospitals, universities, shopping malls), infrastructure (roads, highways, bridges, viaducts, railways, water/sewage networks, tunnels), real estate development, historic building restoration and maintenance, and proprietary bituminous conglomerate (asphalt) production through two certified plants. Customers include Italian government agencies, healthcare trusts, universities, banks, rail operators, and commercial developers, served primarily through competitive public tenders and direct enterprise contracts.

Product overview

IRCOP S.p.A. is an Italian construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of construction services across five integrated divisions: Opere Civili (civil construction for buildings, airports, hospitals, and public facilities), Infrastrutture (road, bridge, tunnel, and utility infrastructure), Sviluppo Immobiliare (real estate development), Restauro e Manutenzione (historic building restoration), and Impianti Bituminosi (asphalt/conglomerate production). The company operates as a single unified construction services enterprise rather than a platform, providing end-to-end capabilities from design through execution for complex public and private construction projects. IRCOP holds SOA certification with unlimited amounts in six main work categories, positioning it among Italy's top 100 construction companies by revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Opere Civili (Civil Works) Construction of civil buildings including airports (e.g., G.B. Ciampino), hospitals (e.g., Belcolle Viterbo), shopping malls (e.g., Urban Shopping Mall Aura), universities (e.g., Università La Sapienza), commercial buildings (e.g., Carpoint), and public facilities. Delivered to public agencies and private developers across Italy.
• Infrastrutture (Infrastructure) Road construction, highways, bridges, viaducts, railways, water supply systems, sewage and drainage networks, and tunnel construction delivered to Italian public infrastructure agencies (ANAS, ACEA, Acquedotto Pugliese, Trenitalia, municipalities).
• Sviluppo Immobiliare (Real Estate Development) Development of residential and commercial properties for private clients, including residential buildings such as the Edificio Residenziale Loft San Lorenzo and urban regeneration projects such as the Largo Appiani redevelopment.
• Restauro e Manutenzione (Restoration and Maintenance) Conservation, restoration, and maintenance of historical and monumental buildings including churches (e.g., Chiesa Santa Maria Paganica), government buildings (e.g., Scuola dell'Economia e delle Finanze), former institutional properties (e.g., Ex Istituto Geologico, L.go S. Susanna), and earthquake-damaged structures. Delivered to public agencies, religious bodies, and private owners.
• Impianti Bituminosi (Asphalt / Bituminous Conglomerate Production) Production, supply, and on-site laying of bituminous conglomerate (asphalt mixes) through two certified plants — Montopoli Sabina (MARINI M110 E190, 110 ton/h capacity) and Cittaducale (MARINI M70 E190, 70 ton/h capacity) — conforming to UNI-EN 13108-1 standards. Serves IRCOP's own construction works and external road-building clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ecovadis Platinum sustainability rating achieved (2023), demonstrating environmental and social responsibility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SOA GROUPcoreOthersSOA GROUP provides IRCOP with attestation of qualification for the execution of public works. IRCOP holds SOA certification with unlimited amounts in six main work categories, with qualification for design and construction services. This qualification is essential for accessing all public procurement contracts in Italy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• I.CO.P. S.p.A. Italian infrastructure contractor specializing in foundations, soil consolidation, tunnels, and underground works, with significant road and civil infrastructure activity. Highly comparable mid-sized Italian contractor with overlapping SOA qualifications and public tender focus.
• Bonatti S.p.A. Italian EPC contractor active in oil & gas pipelines, energy infrastructure, and civil works. Comparable in scale and integrated execution capabilities; competes for similar large infrastructure tenders with international exposure.
• Itinera S.p.A. Italian infrastructure contractor (Astaldi group spin-off) focused on roads, bridges, railways, and civil construction. Direct competitor with comparable SOA qualifications and project-based revenue; well-established relationships with ANAS and major public clients.
• Vianini Lavori S.p.A. Historic Italian heavy civil contractor (Caltagirone group) active in roads, bridges, hydraulic works, and civil buildings. Direct competitor in ANAS and public tender markets with similar SOA qualifications and project-based revenue model.
• Todini Costruzioni S.p.A. Italian general contractor with significant track record in large public infrastructure (roads, railways, hydraulic works, civil buildings). Comparable scope and SOA qualifications; IRCOP previously acquired Generalvie from the Todini group in 1985.
• De Sanctis Costruzioni S.p.A. Italian contractor active in infrastructure and civil construction with focus on road, bridge, and public works. Comparable mid-tier profile competing in similar regional public tenders across central and southern Italy.
• Cipa S.p.A. Italian general contractor focused on infrastructure (roads, bridges, railways) and civil construction. Similar mid-sized profile with comparable SOA qualifications; competes directly in public procurement tenders.
• C.M.B. Società Cooperativa: Cooperativa Muratori e Braccianti di Carpi - one of Italy's largest cooperatives, executing public infrastructure (roads, hospitals, schools, urban regeneration). Comparable mid-to-large Italian contractor competing in similar municipal and regional tenders.

Broad incumbents

• Webuild S.p.A. Italy's largest infrastructure group (formerly Salini Impregilo), active globally in roads, bridges, tunnels, and large public works. Dominant incumbent whose scale, bonding capacity, and consortium leadership create a structural advantage in mega-project tenders where IRCOP participates as a subcontractor or consortium partner.
• Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A. Major Italian general contractor (Impresa Pizzarotti) with extensive experience in infrastructure, civil buildings, and concessions. Competes with IRCOP for large public tenders, especially in northern and central Italy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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