Italian Insights: How Design 4 Structures is challenging the traditional approach to design
As we continue to grow and strengthen our business across Europe, we’re proud to announce a major milestone: the official launch of Design 4 Structures Italy.
With operations already established in London, Telford, and Greece, this expansion marks an exciting step forward in our mission to promote and deliver smarter,
more sustainable engineering solutions. Italy not only complements our existing locations, it offers a unique opportunity to do what D4S does best: challenge the
traditional approach to design.
Heading up our Italian operation is Francesco Pisciotti, Italian Chartered Engineer and Associate Director. As a trusted member of the D4S team Francesco brings with him extensive experience from Tier 1 firms, deep insight into the Italian market and a forward-thinking mindset that has already delivered many award-winning projects for our clients, including leading the team to success on the groundbreaking Lucent W1 Scheme, at Piccadilly Circus, London. His leadership in Italy is proving to be a catalyst for conversations with local partners and clients who are eager for change.
Fear not, Francesco will continue to lead on our UK-based projects, alongside growing our presence in Italy!
Why Italy?
We asked Francesco to share what’s driving our move into the Italian construction engineering space, and what excites him most about this next chapter.
From Traditional to Digital
“Italy’s engineering sector has world-class talent, but many firms still rely on very traditional design and construction processes. There’s a real opportunity for D4S to provide its integrated services, promote the benefits of forward thinking, and highlight the positive impact of BIM-led delivery.
Innovation all the way
“Innovation is just part of who we are at D4S. We rethink the entire design and delivery process to add value, drive efficiency, reduce costs, and ultimately deliver better outcomes for our clients. In Italy, there has already been interest in the way we work, including early-stage digital coordination.
Truly sustainable solutions
“Italy is embracing sustainability across sectors, with a particular focus on green construction. At D4S, we’re committed to designing with carbon reduction, circularity, and long-term environmental impact in mind. Our team is ready to bring that expertise into projects across housing, education, residential, and commercial builds.”
Safety first
“Safety is a pivotal matter in our industry and something we are committed to and never willing to compromise. At D4S our holistic approach to design ensures that buildability and health & safety are jointly considered from concept to completion. Our experience, along with the skill set of our team enables us to omit or mitigate risks, keeping the entire process in mind.”
We are really looking forward to keeping you updated with this part of our journey into the Italian market and beyond. In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us, to learn more about this exciting new development.
