WEBUILD
Lead Company: Eurolink Consortium
Webuild S.p.A., the leading Italian group in the construction and infrastructure sector, is the general contractor selected for the construction of the Messina Strait Bridge. The company brings with it a wealth of significant expertise gained through over 100 years of experience in more than 50 countries worldwide, with a solid reputation for reliability, innovative capability, and sustainability.
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The Webuild Group
Webuild S.p.A. is the leading Italian group in the construction and major infrastructure sector, inheriting the tradition of Salini Impregilo. With over a century of experience, it operates in more than 50 countries worldwide, specializing in complex projects ranging from bridges to dams, from high-speed railway lines to subways, motorways, and hydroelectric plants. Webuild is internationally recognized for its ability to integrate advanced engineering skills, technological innovation, and attention to environmental sustainability.
In the context of the Messina Strait Bridge, Webuild serves as the General Contractor through the Eurolink Consortium, providing its know-how and coordinating a network of Italian and international companies. The group’s leadership, combined with the experience gained in iconic projects like the Panama Canal and the Genoa Bridge, guarantees reliability, quality, and a long-term vision for the realization of an extraordinary infrastructure.
Webuild for an Unprecedented Project
The Messina Bridge represents an engineering challenge of global scale. The decision to entrust its construction to Webuild is based on the group’s ability to manage complex infrastructure projects such as high-speed railway lines, subways, dams, bridges, and motorways. The know-how acquired in international projects ensures the adoption of the best construction practices, with attention to safety, quality, and environmental respect.
Innovation and Sustainability
Webuild is committed to building the Messina Bridge by adopting the most advanced technological solutions:
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continuous digital monitoring of structures through sensors and control systems;
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use of innovative and sustainable materials to reduce environmental impact;
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attention to the lifecycle of the structure, with planned maintenance strategies.
The goal is to combine functionality with respect for the natural context, protecting the ecosystem of the Strait.
Economic and Social Impact
Webuild’s involvement will bring thousands of direct and indirect jobs, fostering the growth of local supply chains and SMEs in Sicily and Calabria. The project will act as a catalyst for innovation, sustainable development, and the enhancement of Italian professional skills, strengthening the country’s role in major international infrastructure projects.
A Partnership for the Future
With the realization of the Messina Bridge, Webuild confirms its vocation as a leader in the large-scale works sector, contributing to a project that will not only connect two shores but will become a symbol of progress, integration, and vision for future generations.
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HISTORY
Born in the early 2000s as a Temporary Association of Enterprises (ATI) comprising some of the major Italian and international players in the construction sector.
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A network of international companies with multidisciplinary specializations and targeted know-how to guarantee high quality standards.
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Diversified competencies of major national and international players in the construction and infrastructure sector.