engineering / Solesi SpA

The new Ortigia cycle/pedestrian bridge was inaugurated on Saturday 1 March in a ceremony marked by festivity and community participation, marking a further step in the modernization and enhancement of the city’s public spaces. The work represents an important investment in soft mobility and in an urban redevelopment that encompasses the historic center and the entire port area.
An Integrated Project for the City – Financed thanks to funds earmarked for soft mobility, the tourist tax and the recovery of the historic center, the bridge is part of a broad urban regeneration plan. This plan includes, in addition to the work itself, the redevelopment of Piazza delle Poste, Marinaretti and the works along Via Regina Margherita with Lo Sbarcadero. The aim is to create a charming walk along the sea, capable of connecting Syracusans and tourists, thus strengthening the attractiveness and livability of the area.
Technical Features and Innovative Design – The work we have created, designed by architect Lorenzo Attolico and completed in just eight months, has a length of 42 meters and a standard width of 5 meters – which expands to 6 meters in the central area to offer a breathtaking panoramic view of Ortigia – the bridge is a perfect synthesis between functionality and design. The structure, composed of steel and wood, rises 3.20 meters above the water level, while ensuring a robust maximum capacity of 30 tons thanks to steel cables. The composite wood floor, resistant to bad weather, and the stainless steel fences equipped with a latest-generation mesh ensure safety and durability, making the work not only a connection element, but also a potential emergency route for rescue vehicles.
A Meeting of Tradition and Innovation – The inauguration, characterized by the presence of families, music and entertainment activities, highlighted how the project goes well beyond the simple infrastructural construction: it represents an added value for the community and a symbol of the shared commitment between institutions and local entities for the promotion of sustainable mobility and the quality of urban life.
The Pride of Our Company – Our sole director, Paolo Augliera, proudly underlined the importance of this achievement, stating: “For Solesi, who built it, it was a pleasure and an honor to do it for the city of Syracuse, where we have been working for 45 years”. We are proud to have created this work, which not only improves the mobility of our city, but significantly contributes to the enhancement of our urban heritage. With this work, our company strengthens its commitment to creating innovative and functional infrastructures, capable of responding to the current and future needs of the city. The new cycle/pedestrian bridge of Ortigia confirms itself as a symbol of progress, sustainability and civic pride, destined to become a point of reference for Syracusans and visitors.

On November 14, the fourth edition of degree thesis award for the female “Ingenio” took place in the Conference Room of the General Command of the Port Authorities – Coast Guard in Rome, in which Solesi Spa participated and contributed as Ambassador and evaluator of the candidates for the year 2024.
This award, born from the initiative of the National Council of Engineers, is part of a broader project that aims to support and enhance female figures in the scientific sector and in the engineering sector, in line with Objective 5, Gender Equality, of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations.
The theme chosen for the fourth edition of the Award was “The 5.0 paradigm and the strategic role of Engineering”.
The 5.0 paradigm of economic development (at the basis of the European Commission report “Industry 5.0 – Towards a sustainable, humancentric and resilient European industry”) is based on the now generally acquired awareness that an approach oriented exclusively towards profit is no longer viable but must be inspired by three fundamental concepts: centrality of the person; resilience; sustainability.
The winners of the award were selected from approximately 200 candidates, Italian graduates in engineering (both bachelor’s and master’s degrees) or recent research doctors.
The growing participation of female engineers in the competition represents significant progress. Their presence demonstrates the value of female skills and innovative ideas that are starting to shape this sector, traditionally dominated by men.
This edition of the award was not only an opportunity to recognize merit, but also wanted to underline the importance of creating a safe working environment, free from violence and discrimination and for this reason a special award was established dedicated to the memory of Giulia Cecchettin and intended for theses in biomedical engineering. Solesi Spa is actively committed to supporting initiatives that aim to emancipate and enhance women and to help build a more equitable and inclusive professional future. Participation in the “Ingenio al Femminile” award represents, for the company, not only a moment of celebration, but a declaration of intent towards overcoming gender barriers and promoting cultural change, stimulating an inclusive and diverse working environment.

The winners of the Award:

Ambassador companies:

Rewarding talented young girls graduates not only celebrates their commitment and success, but at the same time gives them the opportunity to excel within an increasingly inclusive and equitable working environment.

An ideal that Paolo Augliera, Sole Director of Solesi S.p.A., has always supported.

To further strengthen this commitment this year Solesi S.p.A. also wanted to contribute by supporting the “Ingenio al femminile” project, promoted by the National Council of Engineers and aimed at enhancing female talents and professionalism in engineering.
The project also represents a concrete institutional response to one of the objectives set by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of the United Nations Organization. This concerns, in particular, Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Our participation in the female Ingenio Award is intended as a warning to young women who are about to embark on a university career in STEM subjects, i.e. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, to collaborate to the breaking down of stereotypes and beliefs.

Every individual, whether man or woman, must be free to study and make their own contribution to society. We want to give value to skills. Establish new relationships and acquaintances with young students, fresh minds with dynamic visions who have distinguished themselves brilliantly in their studies.
Solesi S.p.A. is convinced that female strength represents a driving factor in every activity and especially in the construction sector, where the male figure continues to be more pronounced. Day after day, we realize how fundamental the figure of a female technician is: it is no coincidence that 35% of coordination and management roles in Solesi S.p.A. are occupied by women and, on construction sites, they carry out important roles in the HSE-Q Department.
We continue to work every day imagining ourselves as a structure in which everyone does their part. Men may be the pillars and women the beams, but we will be important to each other, all necessary so that the structure, in its entirety, continues to be solid and resistant to stress.

The deadline for submitting applications for young female engineers and PhDs is open until 12:00 on 22 July 2024. Visit the reference website for more details.

https://bando.ingenioalfemminile.it/

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