Kite Engineering

What Kite Engineering does

KITE Engineering s.r.l. is an Italian engineering consultancy founded in 1998 (per the corporate timeline; the firmographics block cites 2007, but the company history block and website self-description confirm 1998 as the founding year) and headquartered in Padova with a branch office in Milan. The firm specializes in the integrated design of technological systems — mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), thermomechanical, fire prevention, and acoustic — for civil, residential, industrial, and specialized buildings including data centers, healthcare facilities, and cultural centers. Its core technical platform is a BIM (Building Information Modelling) environment compliant with the UNI 11337/2016 Italian standard, supported by a cloud-based project management and information-exchange platform, enabling coordinated multidisciplinary design across structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.

The company's service portfolio spans core engineering design (MEP systems engineering, fire prevention, acoustic design), consulting services (plant due diligence, feasibility studies, workplace safety coordination under CSP/CSE roles, energy audits using FLIR thermography, and APE energy performance certification), and specialized offerings such as photovoltaic and geothermal system design and Superbonus 110% multidisciplinary services for Italy's energy requalification incentive scheme. KITE Engineering holds ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety) certifications, and its engineers are registered with the ARIA Energy Cadastre of Lombardy and Veneto.

The business operates a B2B, sales-led, project-based professional services model. Projects are custom-quoted based on scope, with no standard pricing tiers publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct engagement through the Padua and Milan offices, targeting companies, investment funds, banking groups, and general contractors involved in construction, redevelopment, and infrastructure projects. Named enterprise customers include IKEA, ENI, Schindler, KFC, 3M, ADI (Industrial Design Association), and Nave de Vero Shopping Center, spanning retail, energy, manufacturing/elevators, food service, and cultural infrastructure. Beyond Italy, the firm maintains active international project delivery in England, Russia, Romania, Bulgaria, and Ukraine. The company is privately held, independently owned with no disclosed external investment, and led by founder-CEO Davide Mattivi.

Name

Kite Engineering

Legal name

KITE Engineering s.r.l.

Website

https://kite-eng.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KITE Engineering s.r.l. is an Italian MEP engineering consultancy founded in 1998, designing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire prevention, and acoustic systems in a BIM environment for civil, residential, and industrial buildings. It serves enterprise clients such as IKEA, ENI, Schindler, and KFC across Italy and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Padua

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. MEP Systems Design Services: Design of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and fire prevention systems for civil, residential and industrial buildings. Services include integrated system designs developed in BIM environment.
2. Engineering Consultancy Services: Engineering assistance and consultancy services for technological plant design, tenders, project management, plant construction management, and plant due diligence.
3. MEP Consultancy Services: Plant due diligence activities, technical-economic feasibility studies, workplace safety consultancy, energy audits, and plant energy certifications (APE).
4. Acoustic Design Services: Specialized acoustic design and acoustic emission assessment and measurement services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KITE Engineering is an Italian engineering consultancy that provides integrated design of technological, electrical, and mechanical (MEP) systems for civil, residential, and industrial buildings. Its services cover the full project lifecycle—from tender assistance and on-site plant construction management to testing and certification—using a BIM (Building Information Modelling) environment to coordinate architectural, structural, and plant design. Complementary offerings include fire prevention systems, acoustic design, photovoltaic and geothermal systems, plant due diligence, energy audits, energy performance certifications (APE), and workplace safety consultancy.

Product overview

KITE Engineering is an engineering consultancy offering integrated MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) systems design services for civil, residential, and industrial buildings. Its core product portfolio centers on MEP Systems Engineering, supplemented by Fire Prevention Systems and Acoustic Design. Consulting services include Plant Due Diligence, Feasibility Studies, Workplace Safety Consultancy, Energy Audits, and Energy Certifications (APE). The company also provides specialized MEP BIM Services using a UNI 11337/2016-compliant BIM environment for coordinated 3D design, alongside specialized systems such as Photovoltaic and Geothermal Systems. KITE Engineering additionally offers Superbonus 110% Services to support energy requalification projects under Italy's incentive scheme.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MEP Systems Engineering Integrated design of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, thermo-mechanical and plumbing systems for civil, residential, and industrial buildings, covering design, dimensioning, and computation of all plant systems.
• Fire Prevention Systems Design of fire prevention and fire-fighting systems including detection, alarm, and suppression systems for buildings and infrastructures.
• Acoustic Design Acoustic design and acoustic emission assessment and measurement services for buildings and indoor environments.
• Plant Due Diligence In-depth technical and documentary investigation evaluating the state of MEP, photovoltaic, and other technological systems, identifying malfunctions, criticalities, and regulatory compliance gaps.
• Feasibility Studies Technical and economic feasibility analyses including SWOT analysis, cost-benefit evaluations, and preliminary financial planning for plant engineering projects.
• Workplace Safety Consultancy Workplace safety services including risk assessment documents (DVR, DUVRI), fire risk assessments, emergency plans, and safety coordinator roles (CSP/CSE).
• Energy Audits Energy audits using thermographic surveys with FLIR radiometric thermal imaging cameras to identify inefficiencies and recommend consumption reduction measures.
• Energy Performance Certifications (APE) Energy Performance Certificate (APE) issuance for buildings using the A4-to-G classification scale, conducted by certified engineers registered with ARIA Energy Cadastre of Lombardy and Veneto regions.
• MEP BIM Services Building Information Modeling (BIM) services using UNI 11337/2016-compliant software for coordinated 3D design, clash detection, and integrated project delivery across structural, architectural, and MEP disciplines.
• Photovoltaic Systems Design Design and engineering of photovoltaic systems integrated into building structures, including rooftop and terrace-mounted installations for renewable energy generation.
• Geothermal Systems Design Geothermal systems design including ground-source heat pump installations for sustainable heating and cooling.
• Superbonus 110% Services Multidisciplinary services supporting energy requalification projects under Italy's Superbonus 110% incentive scheme, including Remote Facility Management, Smart Building, and Global Services Provider support.

Quantifiable outcome

• BIM Design saves up to 30% on construction times and cost reduction compared to traditional processes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Viega ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025KITE Engineering participates in training events organized by Viega Italia focused on D.Lgs. 18/2023 related to water quality for human consumption and sanitary water sizing according to DIN 1988-300 standard. The partnership provides professional development opportunities for KITE Engineering designers on plumbing materials and water network design.
• Viega WorldminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 October 2025KITE Engineering participated in the Viega World training event in Cologne, Germany focusing on D.Lgs. 18/2023 implementation, materials usage and sanitary network design. The partnership includes technical training and professional development.
• Belimo ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2025KITE Engineering participated in a training day at Belimo Italia's headquarters focused on Air Handling Units (UTA) and regulation solutions applied to them. The training covered UTA operating principles, control logic, and practical installation sessions.
• Viega ItaliaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKITE Engineering participates in training events organized by Viega Italia for professional development on water systems design and regulations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Meinhardt Group: Engineering consultancy with strong mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and infrastructure engineering capabilities across buildings and urban developments. Comparable to KITE in MEP-led integrated design for civil and industrial building projects.
• Cundall: Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with deep building services / MEP, sustainability, and fire engineering specialization. Comparable to KITE in MEP-centric service portfolio and sustainability focus, with similar BIM-led project delivery approach.
• Italconsult: Italian engineering consultancy providing architectural, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering services for buildings and infrastructure. Comparable to KITE as a similarly sized Italian multi-disciplinary engineering firm serving building and infrastructure clients.
• Buro Happold: Global engineering consultancy with strong building services / MEP specialization alongside structural and environmental engineering. Comparable to KITE in MEP-led building services design focus, though operating at significantly larger scale and global footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering consultancy offering building services / MEP, structural, and sustainability engineering for complex buildings and infrastructure. Comparable to KITE in MEP and integrated design capabilities, though far broader and at global enterprise scale.
• WSP Global: Global professional services firm with dedicated MEP, building services, and energy engineering practices. Comparable to KITE in MEP design and energy/sustainability services for buildings, though operating across multiple sectors at global scale.
• Stantec: Global engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm with MEP / building engineering services. Comparable to KITE in MEP-led building services consulting for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients, though materially larger and geographically diversified.
• Maire Tecnimont: Large Italian engineering services group operating across energy, infrastructure, and industrial plant engineering. Comparable to KITE as a domestic Italian engineering consultancy with multi-disciplinary capability, but materially larger in scale and scope.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with substantial building engineering, MEP, and energy services practices. Comparable to KITE in MEP-led building engineering services, though vastly larger and more diversified across transportation, environment, and water.
• Mott MacDonald: Global engineering, management, and development consultancy with significant building services and MEP engineering capabilities. Comparable to KITE in integrated building systems engineering and consultancy-led delivery, though at much larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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