Italterra has its own roots in the many years of experience of the Companies associated with the Group. The most impressive track record belongs to the 60-year history of SICOS SpA, founded in Turin in 1949: from there the Company pioneered the heavy foundation and diaphragm wall industry with alliances with leaders of the calibre of Rodio and Soletanhce-Bachy. Tightly managed by its founder, the Company quickly expanded across Italy and opened branches in foreign countries.

The reputation for quality and innovation in tunnelling and ground engineering of FONDAZIONI SPECIALI SpA is then combined with the impressive curriculum of SICOS SpA: founded in 1987, for over 20 years the Company has lead the development of high pressure jet grouting techniques and operates today an unparalleled fleet of tunnelling equipment across Europe. Many prestigious projects worldwide are founded on the work and expertise of FONDAZIONI SPECIALI SpA, from the Ertan Dam in China, to high speed train tunnels across the French and Swiss Alps, to numerous difficult tunnels in Italy and Africa.