From construction to boats for the Coast Guard, the Piloda group's race

Piloda won the public tender for the construction of these vessels and, in the first phase, four units will be built, forming the initial core of the order. The units will be developed based on a design by Turkey's Vn maritime technologies, which incorporates the patented Ök hull technology licensed from Icelandic company Rafnar. The collaboration between the two companies focuses on the integration of cutting-edge technologies, with a focus on the use of artificial intelligence and remote control systems for surface and underwater drones. Indeed, one of the goals of the partnership between Piloda and Vn is the development of joint projects for unmanned systems.

Meanwhile, in Naples, at the end of a crossing of over a thousand nautical miles (coordinated by Cafimar, in collaboration with its subsidiary Somat), the new dock that will help develop these projects has arrived. It was designed, the company explains, to offer maximum operational autonomy, high technical efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

Among the main features of the floating facility are independent systems (two rail-mounted cranes, six winches, generator sets, lighting and autonomous electrical systems, as well as integrated tanks for collecting dry water); an integrated digital apparatus with proprietary software (allowing for safe simultaneous operations, reducing ship downtime and optimising costs); and advanced environmental management (an internal and autonomous system for containing and emptying up to 50,000 litres of bilge and drydock water, which eliminates the need for external bilge tanks and reduces impact).

In addition to the nautical sector, as mentioned, the group has long been involved in the construction sector. With its operating arm, Piloda Building, it is present in various sectors and important works especially in Campania. In Scampia, Piloda Building is carrying out an ambitious project to transform the former Vela Verde site into a modern eco-quarter. The project envisages the construction of 145 new dwellings: 97 distributed in the three buildings of Lot A and 48 in Lot L. The eco-neighbourhood, surrounded by greenery, will also include kindergartens, a Civic centre and large community spaces. All buildings will be constructed according to energy efficiency standards, ensuring minimal environmental impact and high living comfort. The construction site involves 100 workers, 25 specialised subcontractors and 50 professional engineers and designers from Piloda Building.

It is always about redevelopment of the suburbs, but with a different approach, since in many cases one works with the residents in their homes: we are talking about the intervention that Piloda group is carrying out on the P4 building of Comprensorio 10, located in via Edoardo Scarpetta, in the Ponticelli district of Naples. This neighbourhood was created as post-earthquake social housing and is located in a strategically important area for the City of Naples, next to the Ponticelli-Barra exit of State Road 162, via Argine and the Palavesuvio.

The intervention, envisaged by a 30-million contract, is promoted by the municipality, with the technical support of a temporary grouping of professionals (Studio settanta7, Perillo ingegneria, Stain engineering, Studio Valle), and is part of the national Sicuro, verde e sociale, programme financed by the Pnrr, with the aim of upgrading public housing. The project aims to transform an area that has been in a state of decay for years into a model of liveability, energy efficiency and seismic safety, promoting social cohesion.

Finally, the group is involved in the new works, which have just started, at Capodichino airport. This is where the expansion of the Neapolitan airport, decided following the record growth in airport flows, is being carried out. Progressive deliveries are planned, until 2026, of works that will make the airport more efficient, modern and accessible, in line with the more than 12.6 million passengers registered in 2024.