What VIVA Consulting&Management® does

VIVA Consulting & Management is a Milan-based sole proprietorship (impresa individuale) founded in 1990 by Ing. Ezio Rendina, specializing in acoustic and vibro-metric engineering consulting. The firm was the first Italian company dedicated exclusively to this discipline, established at the time of Italy's first national acoustic law in 1991. It provides observation, analysis, and prediction of acoustic and vibrational emissions from fixed sources (industrial plants, building systems, hospitality venues, shooting ranges) and mobile sources (roads, railways, ports, airports), as well as design of noise mitigation systems and building/architectural acoustics including passive acoustic requirements (D.P.C.M. 05/12/1997) compliance.

The firm's core technology stack comprises advanced acoustic analysis and recording instrumentation, automatic calculation systems, and predictive simulation software for verifying indoor acoustic quality and environmental compliance. Over 35 years, it has executed more than 500 projects across road, railway, construction, architectural, and airport acoustics in Italy and internationally, and produced more than 350 publications including authored books and contributions to major Italian outlets. Notable engagements include the Politecnico di Milano Renzo Piano campus redevelopment, Bocconi SDA School of Management, Pirelli Tyre facilities, Park Hyatt Milano, Hotel Cheval Blanc Paris, Hotel Oberoi Medina, Cagliari Calcio stadium, San Siro area design competition, and Universal Music Italia's new headquarters.

VIVA operates a sales-led, reputation-driven business model centered on direct consulting engagements with enterprise clients, public bodies, and luxury hospitality groups. Pricing is project-based and scope-dependent, with no publicly disclosed rate card; contracts are typically multi-year. The firm is led by founder Ezio Rendina as CEO, supported by a small multidisciplinary team (a geometra, building engineers, and a construction engineer), and maintains strategic partnerships with architecture firms Progetto CMR and BMS Progetti, Politecnico di Milano, and product manufacturer Universal Selecta. The firm holds no external funding and operates without subsidiaries or a parent entity.

Name

VIVA Consulting&Management®

Legal name

CONSULTING & MANAGEMENT di Rendina Ezio

Website

https://vivaconsulting.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VIVA Consulting & Management is a Milan-based sole proprietorship founded in 1990 by Ezio Rendina, providing acoustic and vibration engineering consulting for industrial, hospitality, infrastructure, and architectural clients in Italy and internationally, supported by advanced instrumentation and predictive simulation capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic & Vibration Engineering Consulting

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133), Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Emissions Management (BPAHAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Civil & Structural Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAA)

Keywords

• Acoustic engineering consulting
• Environmental noise assessment
• Building acoustics design
• Vibration engineering services
• Acoustic impact studies

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Consulting Services: Professional consulting services for acoustic and vibration engineering, including observation, analysis, and prediction of acoustic and vibrational emissions from fixed and mobile sources, design of noise reduction systems, and architectural/building acoustics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VIVA Consulting & Management is a Milan-based Italian engineering consultancy that provides specialized acoustic, vibration and environmental noise services, including environmental acoustic surveys, acoustic design for buildings and rooms, acoustic classification of buildings, and acoustic impact studies for industrial, civil and infrastructure projects. The firm also publishes scientific and technical material and conducts training in acoustics and vibration engineering.

Product overview

VIVA Consulting&Management is a consulting firm providing acoustic engineering services, not a unified software product or platform. The company offers a portfolio of acoustic consulting services centered around acoustic engineering, including environmental acoustics (study of sound emissions, noise reduction, sound mapping, acoustic remediation), building and architectural acoustics (passive acoustic requirements design, acoustic classification, predictive simulations), acoustic impact assessment, and specialized acoustic design for the hospitality sector. The company has completed over 500 projects spanning road, railway, construction, architectural, and airport acoustics, and supplements its consulting services with publications and professional training courses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Environmental Acoustics Services Environmental acoustic surveys, acoustic monitoring, environmental impact assessments and acoustic mapping for industrial sites, infrastructure projects, urban areas and territorial planning clients.
• Building & Architectural Acoustics Acoustic design and verification for buildings and rooms, including acoustic classification (ClassificaZione Acustica) of buildings, noise reduction system design, and acoustic performance certification for construction and real-estate clients.
• Acoustic Impact Assessment & Vibration Engineering Acoustic impact studies, vibration measurements and mitigation design for industrial facilities, infrastructure (roads, railways), civil and commercial developments, addressing regulatory and operational noise/vibration risks.
• Acoustic Design for the Hospitality Sector Specialized acoustic design services tailored to hospitality venues (hotels, restaurants, entertainment spaces), optimizing sound quality and noise control for guest experience and regulatory compliance.
• Technical Publications & Training in Acoustics Authored publications (more than 350 scientific and technical works on acoustics and vibration) and structured training programs for professionals and technicians seeking expertise in acoustics and vibration engineering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 projects completed across road, railway, construction, architectural, and airport acoustics
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Progetto CMR ( Massimo Roj)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership with architecture firm Progetto CMR for major projects including the new Cagliari Calcio stadium and Bocconi SDA School of Management campus redevelopment. VIVA Consulting provides acoustic engineering expertise as part of the design team.
• BMS srl / BMS Progetti srlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing collaboration with architectural firm BMS for various projects including Milano House at Quanta Club, Casa Cipriani via Palestro, and new velodromo di Spresiano. VIVA provides acoustic engineering services within BMS-led projects.
• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative relationship with Politecnico di Milano for campus acoustic projects including Renzo Piano's new campus redevelopment and Gasometer Park transformation. Also involved in academic teaching and research activities.
• Universal SelectacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Chakra meeting box acoustic design project, which won the Compasso d'Oro ADI 2020 award. VIVA Consulting provided acoustic design expertise for the modular interior architecture system.
• Assoedilizia (Milanese della Proprietà Edilizia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerConsultant to the presidency of Assoedilizia, participating in policy consultations including AMAT plan consultation on air and climate for the municipality of Milan.
• ARPA (Agenzia regionale di Protezione dell'Ambiente)minorOthersIng. Ezio Rendina served as President of the Strategic Control and Evaluation Unit of ARPA, the Regional Environmental Protection Agency.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WSP (Acoustics practice): Global engineering firm with sizable acoustics team providing environmental noise assessment, building acoustics, and vibration services. Competes with VIVA on large infrastructure, urban development, and industrial projects.
• Buro Happold: International engineering consultancy with established acoustics and AV team offering similar services in building, environmental, and infrastructure acoustics. Comparable on stadium, hotel, and large campus projects where VIVA has delivered work.
• SLR Consulting: Global environmental and engineering consultancy with acoustics capability covering environmental noise, building acoustics, and industrial noise. Directly comparable service portfolio targeting similar industrial and infrastructure clients.
• Arup Acoustics: Global engineering consultancy with a dedicated acoustics practice covering architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and vibration control. Broad incumbent that competes with VIVA on major hospitality, stadium, and infrastructure projects in Italy and internationally.
• Ramboll (Acoustics): International engineering consultancy with a dedicated acoustics group providing environmental noise, building acoustics, and vibration services. Comparable to VIVA on building design and infrastructure projects across Europe.

Emerging players

• Hoare Lea: UK-based engineering firm with strong acoustics and audio-visual design practice, particularly strong in premium hospitality, residential, and corporate projects. Direct overlap with VIVA's luxury hotel and corporate HQ portfolio.
• Bickerdike Allen Partners: UK specialist acoustic consultancy focused on architectural acoustics, environmental noise, and building services noise. Comparable independent specialist model to VIVA, though operating in the UK market.

Direct peers

• Müller-BBM: Germany-based independent engineering consultancy specializing in acoustics, vibration, and structural dynamics. Highly comparable to VIVA as a specialist acoustic engineering firm offering noise impact assessment, building acoustics, and environmental acoustics services across industries.

Regional players

• Kirkegaard Associates: US-based acoustic consulting firm specializing in architectural acoustics, sound isolation, and noise control for concert halls, museums, and premium buildings. Comparable specialist profile but operating primarily in North America.
• Jaffe Holden: US acoustic and audiovisual consultancy focused on architectural acoustics for performing arts venues, cultural institutions, and corporate facilities. Comparable specialized practice, though serving different geographic markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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