ABSTRACT

MAINTENANCE AND TRAINING - FOUNDATIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ITALIAN BUILDING HERITAGE

Italy's built heritage represents a valuable resource, essential for both tourism and the local economy. This refers not only to historical landmarks such as cathedrals, bridges, and towers, but also to all structures, including industrial, commercial, and residential buildings. A significant portion of these buildings shows signs of deterioration, such as structural cracks, water infiltration, and material degradation. Maintaining these buildings is therefore an urgent and necessary challenge.

Regular Maintenance: Regular maintenance is crucial to prolong the life of buildings, preventing major damage and reducing long-term costs. This includes not only repairs but also conservation and prevention.

Regulations and Standards: Italy has specific regulations governing the maintenance of buildings. It is crucial that these are known and respected to ensure effective and safe interventions. Correct application of regulations ensures safe and compliant interventions.

Operator Training: Effective maintenance requires comprehensive training for operators, ensuring competence and safety in their work. Training takes place in several phases: information, education, and training. Operators must be updated on the importance of preventive maintenance to face any challenge.

Common Building Damage: The most common damage includes structural cracks, water infiltration, material degradation, problems with electrical and plumbing systems, foundation failures, moisture damage, and roofing problems.

Benefits of Training: Comprehensive training leads to more effective maintenance interventions, reduced risks, lower long-term costs, and greater safety. Competent operators are able to face any challenge, improving the quality of maintenance operations.

Conclusions: The maintenance of Italy's built heritage is of fundamental importance. Without adequate operator training, we cannot guarantee the effectiveness of maintenance interventions. It is essential to invest in training for a safe and preserved future. Ricam Group stands out as a leader in the sector thanks to its commitment to training offered by Ricam Academy. This specialized unit ensures that each operator has the necessary skills to face the challenges of maintenance and safeguarding buildings. With a multidisciplinary approach and a constant focus on quality, efficiency, and innovation, Ricam intervenes 360°, combining field experience and cutting-edge training to provide customized and high-performing solutions, responding with excellence to customer needs.