edilizia

Edilizia is the construction and civil engineering sector focused on the design, execution, and maintenance of buildings and infrastructure. It encompasses residential, commercial, and industrial construction as well as public works such as roads, bridges, water and utility networks, and urban facilities.

Work in edilizia proceeds through planning, permitting, design, procurement, and construction, followed by commissioning and ongoing maintenance. Key participants include clients or public bodies, architects and engineers, contractors and subcontractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities, all operating within a system of standards and inspections.

Common materials used in edilizia include concrete, steel, masonry, and timber, with contemporary practice incorporating prefabrication and modular methods. Digital tools such as building information modeling (BIM) support planning and coordination, while safety, quality, and environmental standards guide day-to-day operations.

Regulation plays a central role in edilizia. Building codes, seismic and safety requirements, energy-performance standards, and environmental protections shape design and construction. In Italy, the sector is governed by national and regional laws, including procurement rules for public works and normative references for technical construction practices.

Current trends in edilizia emphasize sustainability and energy efficiency, rehabilitation of existing stock, and resilience to climate-related hazards. The use of BIM, digitization, and data-driven management is expanding, as is the focus on preserving historic urban fabric while upgrading infrastructure to modern needs.