IRES

What IRES does

IRES SpA Costruzioni e Restauri is a Florence-based, family-founded (1971) Italian specialty contractor focused on the restoration, conservation, and functional adaptation of historic and culturally protected buildings, primarily in Tuscany. Its core service is the recovery and restoration of buildings of considerable artistic and architectural merit, organized around three internal practice areas — Il Maestro Muratore (masonry and structural consolidation), Il Restauratore (stone and architectural element restoration), and Il Pittore (fresco and mural painting restoration) — executed by a team of qualified specialists including an Opificio delle Pietre Dure graduate, an engineer, an architect, and a PhD in materials technology, supported by 25 workers and a network of approximately 30 associated craftsmen.

The company generates revenue exclusively through professional-services contracts, predominantly through public tenders with cultural-heritage authorities (Soprintendenza, Comune di Firenze, Regione Toscana, state museums including the Uffizi and Bargello) and through direct commissions from private clients such as banking foundations (Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze and Pistoia e Pescia), religious institutions (Opera di Santa Croce, Arcidiocesi di Firenze, multiple dioceses), NYU (Villa la Pietra), and selective commercial work (Esselunga). Pricing is project-based and not publicly disclosed; contracts are won through public procurement and direct negotiation.

IRES's competitive position rests on holding the highest-tier SOA OG2 classifica VI attestation (plus OS2-A class V and OG1 class V), integrated ISO 9001:14001:45001 certifications, and a dual-star Rating di Legalità from AGCM — credentials that gate access to Italian public cultural-heritage tenders. The company operates through a sales-led go-to-market centered on institutional relationships and tender participation, with a portfolio-style website as its primary marketing surface and no digital product or platform layer.

Name

IRES

Legal name

Ires Spa Costruzioni e Restauri

Website

https://iresfi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IRES SpA Costruzioni e Restauri is a Florence-based Italian specialty contractor (founded 1971) that restores and conserves historic, culturally protected buildings, serving Tuscan public heritage authorities, foundations, religious institutions, and selective private clients via public tenders and direct commissions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heritage Restoration Services

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAPAEAB

Architectural Reconfiguration & Structural Alterations

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Whole-Home Renovation & Remodel

SECONDARYHSAPAEAD

Whole-Home Exterior Renovation (Envelope & Curb Appeal)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Whole-Home Renovation & Remodel

SECONDARYHSAGACAC

Plaster Repair & Restoration (Lath & Plaster)

Home & Personal Services/Home Repair, Maintenance & Handyman/Drywall, Plaster & Interior Wall Repair

Keywords

• Historic building restoration
• Cultural heritage conservation
• Mural painting restoration
• Stone facade restoration
• Heritage construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Florence

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Restoration Services for Public Entities: Recovery and restoration of buildings of considerable artistic and architectural merit for public entities including Soprintendenza, Comune di Firenze, Regione Toscana, Direzione Regionale Musei della Toscana, and other government bodies. Revenue derived from public procurement contracts and direct commissions for cultural heritage restoration.
2. Restoration and Renovation for Private Clients: Renovations and functional adaptations of villas, residential complexes, industrial and commercial properties for private clients including foundations, religious institutions, universities, and commercial enterprises.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

IRES SpA Costruzioni e Restauri is a restoration company that performs recovery and restoration of buildings of considerable artistic and architectural merit, including consolidation of stone facades, restoration of decorated surfaces and mural paintings, and wooden structure restoration, for public cultural heritage entities and private clients. The company also executes renovations and functional adaptations of villas, residential complexes, and industrial/commercial properties for private clients, organized around three service specializations: Il Maestro Muratore (masonry), Il Restauratore (stone restoration), and Il Pittore (painting restoration).

Product overview

IRES SpA Costruzioni e Restauri is a single-service company specializing in restoration and construction services for heritage and historic buildings. The company offers three interconnected service categories: Il Maestro Muratore (masonry and structural consolidation work), Il Restauratore (stone and architectural element restoration), and Il Pittore (fresco and mural painting restoration). These specialized divisions work together to deliver comprehensive restoration projects for cultural heritage sites, covering everything from structural consolidation to decorative surface treatments. The company operates primarily in the Tuscany region of Italy, serving both public institutions (Soprintendenza, Comune di Firenze, Regione Toscana) and private clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Il Maestro Muratore (Masonry and Structural Consolidation Services) Masonry and structural consolidation services for historic and protected buildings, covering structural works, stonework consolidation, and seismic improvement works including carbon fiber reinforcement. Targeted at public cultural heritage entities, religious institutions, foundations, and private clients with heritage buildings in Tuscany.
• Il Restauratore (Stone and Architectural Element Restoration Services) Restoration of stone architectural elements, manufactured items, facades, and historic movable goods of artistic interest for protected cultural heritage buildings. Performed under SOA OS2-A classifica V attestation. Targeted at Soprintendenza, museums (Uffizi, Bargello), dioceses, foundations, and universities with heritage assets.
• Il Pittore (Fresco and Mural Painting Restoration Services) Restoration of frescoes, mural paintings, and decorated surfaces in historic churches, villas, palaces, and museums. Targeted at religious institutions (Arcidiocesi di Firenze, Diocesi di Fiesole, Diocesi di Pistoia), foundations (Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Firenze), and cultural heritage entities.
• Renovation and Functional Adaptation of Private Villas, Residential, Industrial and Commercial Properties Renovation, restructuring, and functional adaptation services for villas, residential complexes, industrial buildings, and commercial properties for private clients including foundations, religious institutions, universities, and commercial enterprises (e.g., Esselunga S.p.A. retail renovation at Centro Commerciale San Concordio, Lucca). Performed under SOA OG1 classifica V attestation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of continuous heritage restoration operations

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Webuild S.p.A. Major Italian construction group (formerly Salini Impregilo). Operates in heritage restoration as part of a much broader infrastructure and construction portfolio. Represents the upper end of the Italian construction market that occasionally competes for very large heritage projects.
• ICM S.p.A. Larger Italian general contractor and construction firm that performs restoration and conservation work as part of a broader construction portfolio. Overlaps with IRES on heritage restoration tenders but also competes in civil and infrastructure construction.
• Pizzarotti & C. S.p.A. Established Italian general contractor with restoration and renovation capabilities as part of a broader construction portfolio. Larger and more diversified than IRES but competes in the same public tender landscape for restoration work.

Direct peers

• Fenix Consorzio Stabile: Italian consortium specialized in architectural restoration and maintenance of historic buildings. Directly comparable in service offering (heritage restoration) and target customers (public cultural heritage entities and private clients).
• Italiana Costruzioni S.p.A. Rome-based Italian construction and restoration firm with heritage restoration as a core service line. Competes with IRES on public tenders for cultural heritage restoration projects across Italy.
• Baldassini Ragghianti S.r.l. Florence-based Italian construction and restoration contractor with comparable heritage restoration focus. Similar size band and operates in the same Tuscan market, directly competing for public heritage restoration tenders and private restoration commissions.

Others

• Mapei S.p.A. Italian multinational supplier of specialty chemicals, adhesives, and materials used in construction and restoration. Not a direct competitor but an enabling supplier whose products (e.g., Mapei restoration systems) are commonly used by firms like IRES in heritage restoration projects.
• Renzo Piano Building Workshop: Italian architectural practice known for cultural and museum projects (e.g., Centro Botín, Whitney). Not a contractor peer but operates in the same ecosystem of Italian cultural heritage — often specifying or partnering with restoration contractors like IRES for built heritage interventions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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