Vittadello

What Vittadello does

Vittadello S.p.A. is an Italian private joint-stock general contractor founded in 1960 and headquartered in Limena (Padua), with a secondary office in Rome. The group operates across seven construction divisions: civil building, infrastructure and transport, hydraulic engineering, maritime works, restoration of historic structures, environmental protection/remediation, and renewable energy infrastructure, executing works through wholly-owned subsidiaries COGEVI S.p.A. (environment and energy, spun off in October 2020), Intercantieri S.p.A. (construction and public works), and ETAV (renewable energy, established in 2012). Vittadello serves primarily Italian public-sector clients — ANAS S.p.A., FS Italian Railways Group, regional governments, the Venezia Nuova Consortium, and municipal healthcare authorities — through competitive public tenders, supplemented by international engagements such as civil works at Slovakia's Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant and a reference project (Hotel Safir) in Algeria.

The company's technical capabilities center on complex, capital-intensive public infrastructure. Notable projects include experimental tunnel boring in fine sand under the Venice lagoon water table without traffic interruption, completion of the Pietrarossa Dam in Sicily (adding approximately 45 million cubic meters of reservoir capacity), seismic retrofitting of viaducts on the A24/A25 motorways under a four-year ANAS framework agreement, restoration of heritage sites such as the Venice Arsenale, and the hazardous waste remediation of the former C&C factory in Pernumia (~44,000 tons). The group operates a Bilingual (Italian/English) project showcase website, a LinkedIn presence, and an academic partnership with the University of Padua ICEA department for engineering talent and applied research.

Vittadello's revenue mechanics are bid-driven, project-based construction contracting: project values disclosed range from millions to hundreds of millions of euros (e.g., the Monte Romano Est-Tarquinia ANAS contract exceeds €250M), with revenue recognized across multi-year contract lifecycles. The company reports a latest consolidated budget of approximately €100M per year, shareholders' equity above €100M, a work portfolio exceeding €250M, and more than 195 employees across the group. Differentiators are concentrated in regulatory pre-qualifications (SOA certification, eight ISO certifications including the rare ISO 37001 anti-corruption standard, a 3-star Legality Rating, and Model 231 compliance), long-standing relationships with Italian public buyers, and 60+ years of execution track record that support selection in major public tenders.

Name

Vittadello

Legal name

Vittadello S.p.A.

Website

https://vittadello.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Vittadello S.p.A. is an Italian general contractor executing large-scale public infrastructure projects — including roads, hydraulic works, maritime structures, restoration, environmental remediation, and renewable energy — primarily for government clients such as ANAS, FS Italian Railways, and regional authorities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Infrastructure Construction Services

NAICS

Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Renovation, Remodeling & Tenant Improvements (General Contracting) (IMAFAAAE), Storage & Conveyance Structures (Reservoirs, Tanks, Culverts, Tunnels) (IMAFAGAE), Environmental & Permitting Compliance During Construction (Erosion Control, Wildlife Mitigation, Monitoring) (EUAMAFAM), Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• General construction services
• Civil infrastructure contracting
• Public works construction
• Hydraulic engineering works
• Maritime port construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Limena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Infrastructure Construction: General contracting for large-scale public works including road infrastructure, bridges, tunnels, and transport infrastructure for government clients such as ANAS S.p.A. and FS Italian Railways Group
2. Civil Construction: Building construction for public and private clients including sports stadiums, convention centers, hotel facilities, hospital facilities, accommodation and tourist facilities
3. Hydraulic Infrastructure: Dam construction and completion, water reservoir management, irrigation systems, and hydraulic engineering projects including the Pietrarossa Dam in Sicily
4. Maritime and Port Works: Maritime structures, port construction, coastal defense, breakwaters, and harbor infrastructure works
5. Environmental Protection and Waste Management: Environmental reclamation, hazardous waste disposal, waste treatment plants, biogas production, and circular economy solutions through subsidiary Cogevi
6. Renewable Energy Infrastructure: Construction of renewable energy facilities through ETAV spinoff company specializing in electricity production from renewable sources

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Vittadello is a general contractor operating across seven specialized sectors: civil building construction (edilizia), infrastructure and transport (roads, bridges, tunnels), hydraulic infrastructure (dams, reservoirs, irrigation), maritime works (ports, breakwaters), restoration of historic buildings, environmental protection and remediation, and renewable energy infrastructure. The company executes large-scale public and private construction projects from conception through commissioning, often as lead contractor or within temporary groupings of enterprises.

Product overview

Vittadello is a construction and infrastructure company operating as a general contractor. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of construction services organized into seven core divisions: civil construction (edilizia), infrastructure and transport, hydraulic infrastructure (dams and waterworks), maritime works, restoration of historic buildings, environmental protection/remediation, and renewable energy infrastructure. The company operates through subsidiaries including COGEVI (specializing in environmental and energy operations) and ITAV (specializing in renewable energy production). Vittadello also serves as a center of excellence for project finance works and public/private partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Civil Construction (Edilizia)

Quantifiable outcome

• Completion of Pietrarossa Dam will increase Sicilian reservoir capacity by approximately 45 million cubic meters
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Intercantieri S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Intercantieri is another Vittadello Group company that operates alongside Vittadello S.p.A. in the joint venture awarded the Pietrarossa Dam completion contract. The company focuses on concessions, calls for tender, and public works execution. It was partially spun off in 2020 to create Cogevi.
• Calabra Maceri e Servizi S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Calabra Maceri is the Calabrian partner in the joint venture with Cogevi for the Alli waste sorting and recycling plant in Catanzaro. The company is a leader in the environmental sector and together with Cogevi developed the Green Soil fertilizer from public supply chain waste, creating a circular economy solution.
• Alli-ScarlminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Alli-Scarl is the consortium managing the Alli waste sorting, processing and recycling plant in Catanzaro. Cogevi and Calabra Maceri formed a temporary group of companies to upgrade and manage this plant as part of ATO Catanzaro Waste Consortium.
• ATO Catanzaro Waste ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The ATO Catanzaro Waste Consortium oversees public waste management in Catanzaro province. The joint venture including Cogevi supports the consortium in challenges related to waste sorting, recycling, and circular economy development including Green Soil fertilizer production.
• IreosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Ireos is the contractor partner with Cogevi for the hazardous waste disposal project at the former C&C factory in Pernumia (Padua). The project involves disposal of approximately 44,000 tons of waste and has become a case study for similar operations nationwide.
• University of PaduaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022University of Padua collaborated with Cogevi and Veneto Acque for sampling and characterizing waste materials at the former C&C factory site, providing theoretical tools for environmental analysis. Vittadello Group also hosts engineering student visits and provides academic lectures.
• Slovak Nuclear Power Plant OperatorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Vittadello Group contributed civil engineering works to the Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant in Slovakia, working as a contractor for plant completion and commissioning with works in the Nuclear Island and Conventional Island areas.
• Cogevi S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Cogevi is a Vittadello Group company (99% controlled by FINVIT S.r.l.) created through proportional spinoff from Intercantieri Vittadello in October 2020. It specializes in environmental and energy operations including hazardous waste disposal (Ex-C&C factory project), waste treatment plants, and the Green Soil circular economy initiative. It is now the reference company for the construction sector within Vittadello Group.
• ETAVminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012ETAV is a Vittadello Group spinoff established in 2012 specializing in electricity production from renewable sources. The company focuses on responsible and sustainable development using technologically and environmentally innovative materials and processes.
• Venezia Nuova ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVittadello Group operates as part of the Venezia Nuova Consortium awarded morphological restoration interventions for environmental and hydrodynamic requalification in Venice, including work on Giudecca island, Zattere Wharf, Punta della Dogana, and MOSE system facilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Bonatti: Italian contractor specializing in pipelines, energy infrastructure, and civil works. Directly comparable to Vittadello in execution of complex civil and energy projects, including international nuclear and hydrocarbon infrastructure.
• Todini Costruzioni: Italian general contractor active in infrastructure, hydraulic works, and civil construction. Comparable mid-tier player competing for similar public tenders and water/transport infrastructure contracts in Italy.
• Vianini Lavori: Italian infrastructure contractor (Caltagirone group) active in transport infrastructure, civil works, and restoration. Comparable to Vittadello in Italian public infrastructure execution and diversified construction segments.
• Impresa Pizzarotti: Italian general contractor of similar mid-tier size specializing in infrastructure, civil construction, and hydraulic works. Closely comparable to Vittadello in project mix (transport infrastructure, public buildings) and Italian public-sector focus.
• CMC Ravenna: Italian cooperative general contractor focused on infrastructure, transport, and hydraulic works. Comparable mid-tier Italian GC competing for similar ANAS and railway contracts with overlapping civil construction capabilities.
• Rizzani de Eccher: Italian infrastructure and civil construction group with operations in bridges, viaducts, and public buildings. Comparable mid-size Italian player executing similar ANAS-style transport infrastructure projects with international expansion experience.
• Ghella: Italian family-owned general contractor renowned for tunneling and infrastructure works. Comparable to Vittadello in technical specialization (tunneling, hydraulic), Italian public-sector focus, and family-ownership governance structure.
• Toto Group: Italian general contractor with infrastructure, civil construction, and renewable energy operations. Comparable mid-size Italian player with similar diversification across construction verticals and public works exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Webuild (formerly Salini Impregilo): Italy's largest general contractor with global operations in infrastructure, transport, and hydraulic works. Directly comparable to Vittadello in public infrastructure tendering (ANAS, railways) and dam/hydraulic projects, but operates at materially larger scale with international concession portfolio.

Emerging players

• Astaldi (now Webuild): Historic Italian infrastructure specialist (transport, hydraulic, civil works) now integrated into Webuild but retained as a recognizable comparable for Vittadello's project portfolio of bridges, tunnels, dams, and concession work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gruppovittadello

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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