As pioneers in the digital transformation of the infrastructure construction sector, we have been at the forefront of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Information Management (IM) in Italy since 2013. This advanced, integrated approach enables the comprehensive management of a rail asset’s entire lifecycle, seamlessly bridging the gap between initial concept and long-term maintenance.

For our teams, BIM and structured information and process management are powerful enablers of efficiency, sustainability, and commercial value, radically redefining how modern infrastructure is designed, built, and operated. By successfully tailoring these methodologies and technologies to the unique demands of the rail environment, we have established standards, roles, and organisational models that actively drive industry change. This forward-thinking vision positions FS Engineering as an international leader in digital information management in the construction sector.

Our digital workflows fundamentally optimise operational performance across planning, design, and construction phases. By leveraging advanced technologies—such as 4D and 5D simulations for time and cost analysis alongside integrated information models for multidisciplinary coordination—we deliver a highly sophisticated Digital Twin. This comprehensive, live digital replica of the physical asset provides critical data to streamline the operation and maintenance phases.

Backing this operational excellence is our early adoption of the BIM Management System certification, which we have held since 2018 and successfully renew through annual independent audits. This independent validation underscores our commitment to structured, strictly controlled processes that align with the highest international standards.

Our impact extends far beyond our internal operations; we are actively upskilling the wider infrastructure supply chain to promote a robust digital culture. We champion sector-wide growth through targeted training initiatives, the development of digital capabilities, and the creation of a register of qualified suppliers equipped for BIM-based delivery. Furthermore, our specialists collaborate directly with national and international standardisation bodies to shape the future regulatory benchmarks of the industry.

Through this ongoing commitment, FS Engineering continues to lead the evolution of digital culture in the infrastructure sector.

FS Engineering is recognised as a BIM Centre of Excellence, serving as a definitive benchmark both within the FS Group and on the national stage for the implementation of digital management methods and tools in infrastructure projects.

This leadership is built upon a well-established wealth of expertise, resources, and operational know-how, systematically organised into a structured Services Catalogue, which enables us to respond flexibly and precisely to the evolving needs of certification bodies, contracting authorities, engineering consultancies, and industry operators.

Thanks to this methodological framework, we are able to offer a comprehensive package of support services ranging from high-level strategic consultancy to hands-on operational implementation. The six main areas into which these services are organised reflect the variety and complexity of the contemporary market’s needs. This structured approach ensures highly effective support throughout the entire process of digitising infrastructure workflows.

Digitalisation applied to the design, construction and management of infrastructure has now reached a mature and fully operational stage and is no longer viewed as an ‘innovative’ practice, but an everyday and necessary approach. To ensure its widespread adoption, however, it is essential to invest not only in tools and technologies, but above all in people’s skills. 

In this respect, we champion the adoption of digital information management principles within the construction sector, offering support to companies and (public and private) organisations to guide them on their journey towards digitalisation and innovation.

Starting with an analysis of each client’s specific needs, we develop programmes to assist and support operational processes across a wide range of areas, to jointly define best practices, standards, and common digital methods. This approach fosters the growth of the entire ecosystem and contributes to the development of a robust and sustainable digital culture within the infrastructure sector.