On 4 November 2026, the Senate of the Republic hosted the second edition of the national conference “Involucri performanti, energie rinnovabili, strutture sicure” (High-Performance Building Envelopes, Renewable Energy, Safe Structures) at Palazzo della Minerva in Rome. CQOP SOA took part through Desiderio Berdini, Executive Board Member and Chief Innovation Officer, in the session on the relaunch of the construction supply chain. Mr Berdini identified SOA qualification of companies as the starting point for making the best use of public and private resources, reducing delays and unfinished works, and making the most of existing assets, while also highlighting the role of reliable data in digitalisation and artificial intelligence in public procurement.
Qualified companies and the proper use of resources
CQOP SOA took part in the conference with Desiderio Berdini in the session “Regeneration of the Building Stock and Relaunch of the Construction Supply Chain”. The discussion centred on reviving the sector and making the most of existing assets: goals that call for investment, continuity and companies capable of delivering high-quality projects.
In his contribution, Mr Berdini stressed the importance of starting with qualified companies: those that have invested in skills, organisation and qualification. Uncertainty over growth, the cost of credit and pressure on margins all affect the sustainability of investment and companies’ ability to plan new projects.
In this context, interest rates and the cost of capital make the proper use of resources, both public and private, even more important. Delays, inefficiencies and unfinished works can undermine returns on investment; relying on qualified companies reduces these risks and creates firmer conditions for attracting capital. The cost of qualification should therefore be weighed against the cost of inadequate checks: delays, unfinished works, legal disputes and wasted resources.
SOA certification and reliable data for artificial intelligence in public procurement
SOA qualification is part of this process: SOA certification verifies and recognises a company’s capabilities. Documented experience, evidenced by works execution certificates, together with economic, technical and organisational requirements, provides a concrete basis for assessing an operator’s reliability in relation to the type and size of the works.
As digitalisation and artificial intelligence spread through public procurement, the issue becomes even more relevant. What is needed is reliable, verified and usable data, because the quality of information on companies is an essential prerequisite for better decisions.
CQOP SOA thanks the organisers and all participants, in the conviction that a more reliable, transparent and better prepared supply chain is essential to making the most of existing assets and supporting the sector’s growth.
