innovation / Solesi SpA

On November 12, we had the pleasure and honor of attending the award ceremony of the fifth edition of the “Ingenio al Femminile” Prize, held at the prestigious headquarters of the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome.
This initiative, promoted by the National Council of Engineers with the support of Cesop HR Consulting Company, aims to reward the best engineering theses by young women graduates, promoting female talent in technical and scientific fields and contributing to closing the gender gap in STEM disciplines.
This year as well, Solesi S.p.A. joined as an Ambassador company, standing alongside other major industrial players in promoting a culture of inclusion, merit, and innovation.
The theme of the 2025 edition – “Artificial Intelligence for the New Challenges of 2050” – emphasized the urgency of ethical and responsible planning in the context of global technological transformation.
It is a theme we deeply relate to, as we believe artificial intelligence can be a valuable ally—when guided by strong competencies, human values, and a shared vision for the future.

As our CEO, Paolo Augliera, highlighted:
“Celebrating talented young graduates not only honors their commitment and success, but also gives them the opportunity to thrive in an increasingly inclusive and fair working environment. This is a principle that Solesi S.p.A. has always supported.”

We are convinced that women are a structural element of our success, and it is no coincidence that over 35% of Solesi’s coordination and management roles are currently held by women, with a growing presence also in operational HSE-Q roles on construction sites.
The 2025 edition saw participation from candidates representing 31 universities across Italy, presenting theses of exceptional scientific value in the fields of biomedical, computer, industrial, and civil-environmental engineering. The event reaffirmed the growing interest in professional paths where female expertise can truly make a difference.
Being an Ambassador of this initiative means building a bridge between present and future, between academia and industry, between equal opportunity and tangible value.
We do so with pride, with a sense of responsibility, and with the awareness that a company truly grows when everyone has the tools to contribute.

🔗 Learn more about the initiative: https://bando.ingenioalfemminile.it

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Promoting Talent and Gender Equality in Technical Professions

Once again this year, Solesi S.p.A. has chosen to support the “Ingenio al Femminile” Award as an Ambassador company, reaffirming our concrete commitment to enhancing female talent in technical and engineering fields.
Now in its fifth edition, the Award is promoted by the National Council of Engineers (CNI) in collaboration with Cesop HR Consulting Company, and it celebrates the best engineering theses written by young women graduates. This initiative represents not only a recognition of academic excellence, but also a strategic employer branding tool and a tangible action toward gender inclusion in STEM sectors.
It’s an initiative we strongly share and support, because it promotes merit, strengthens the role of women in STEM, and helps open the world of construction, design, and innovation to a more inclusive and forward-looking perspective.

Artificial Intelligence and the Challenges of 2050

The theme for the 2025 edition – “Artificial Intelligence for the New Challenges of 2050” – invites deep reflection on the role of engineering in shaping a sustainable, digital, and fairer future. A horizon that Solesi is committed to building by promoting competent and passionate young professionals.
This year’s theme focuses on the skills and ethical foundations needed to tackle the global transformations ahead.

How to Apply

Applications are open until July 18, 2025, and are open to female engineering graduates and PhDs who defended their theses between April 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025.
More information is available at: https://bando.ingenioalfemminile.it.
Being an Ambassador means sending a clear message: talent knows no gender, and the future of engineering must be built by everyone, together.
We invite young female graduates to apply and take their place.
We will be here – once again this year – to support them.

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:

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Recently, the 77th National Congress of the Intercultura ODV association took place in Syracuse, an event rich in meaning and opportunities for cultural growth.

On this occasion, the Solesi SPA company had the privilege of actively supporting the initiative, helping to promote the synergy between different cultural traditions.

The conference entitled “CHANGING FRONTIERS, belonging to multiple cultures: dialogue between culture and identity in the era of global crises” offered an important opportunity to delve into fundamental issues such as the climate crisis, global inequalities and political tensions.

During the three intense days of meetings, the congress brought together numerous representatives from different contexts. In particular, the opening ceremony saw the participation of important figures, including Giorgia Butera, President of Mete and of the International Observatory for Human Rights and Research, and Antonio Vigilante, former United Nations official.

The main objective of the Congress was to foster mutual understanding and constructive collaboration, which are essential elements for building bridges between communities and encouraging intercultural dialogue.

Solesi, in particular, is committed to promoting youth sustainability campaigns on a daily basis, recognizing the importance of offering young people the resources needed for high-level personal and professional training.

The Intercultura ODV association and Solesi share the vision that involving young people in these issues can contribute to a more cohesive and open society. This commitment to training young people is essential in a context in which future generations will be called upon to face increasingly complex and global challenges.

Through its support for these events, Solesi demonstrates its commitment to active social responsibility, creating opportunities for young people and nurturing a future in which cultural diversity is seen as a precious resource. This congress represents an important step towards a more inclusive community and quality training that embraces the entire world.

We are pleased to present our first Sustainability Report, a document that represents an important milestone in our journey towards a more sustainable future. This report is not only a record of our achievements, but it is also a promise of continued commitment to the planet and the communities in which we operate.

Over the past few years, we have worked with dedication to integrate the principles of sustainability into every aspect of our business. From production processes to supplier relations, every choice has been guided by the desire to minimize our environmental impact and maximize our positive impact on society.

However, we are aware that there is still a long way to go.

Our first Sustainability Report is just the beginning of a long journey. We are convinced that sustainability is a fundamental value and that a collective commitment is necessary to address the environmental and social challenges of our time.

We invite all our stakeholders – customers, employees, suppliers, investors and local communities – to join us on this journey. Together we can build a more sustainable future for future generations.

Learn more about our commitment to sustainability by reading our full 2023 Sustainability Report.

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/

Solesi S.p.A. and Cammisa Costruzioni S.r.l. opened the doors of the “Syraka Winery in Syracuse” construction site to the students of the Faculty of Architecture of the University of Syracuse. The visit, led by Professor Luigi Alini, was made possible thanks to Francesco Polito and the engineers Cristina Foti and Giuseppe Liarda, with the support of the architect Tortorici of the OPT of Syracuse (Joint Territorial Body for Construction). During the lesson on site, held as part of the course of study dedicated to executive design, construction systems, technological innovation and safety were discussed.

The meeting stimulated a dialogue between students, designers, and company representatives, with our Dimitri Garofalo (Solesi S.p.A.) and Salvatore La Rosa (Cammisa Costruzioni S.r.l.), allowing students to deepen their practical knowledge of the sector. The enthusiasm and participation of the students was remarkable, a positive sign for the future of the construction sector and for the integration between academic training and job opportunities.

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