The Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation awarded to ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda represents one of the world's most prestigious recognitions for quality, patient safety and organisational excellence in healthcare. Achieved by only a handful of public hospitals in Italy, this milestone required not only the continuous enhancement of clinical and organisational processes, but also a major programme of infrastructure modernisation and transformation.
As part of this journey, Bestmind supported Niguarda through Project Management, Programme Control and Data Analytics services for the projects funded under the Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic Programme and Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), coordinating 30 construction sites across more than 18 buildings throughout the hospital campus.
The challenge was particularly demanding: delivering refurbishment, expansion and infrastructure upgrade works while ensuring uninterrupted hospital operations and maintaining full continuity of patient care.
To support this transformation, Bestmind developed a digital Information Centrebased on Microsoft Power BI, designed as a single platform for monitoring, planningand controlling the entire transformation programme.
The platform brought together spatial, technical, financial and scheduling data for every hospital building, providing stakeholders with a single, real-time view of ongoing and planned works across the entire campus.
Through interactive maps and multi-level dashboards, the platform provides access to:
The Information Centre was developed using spatial, technical, financial and scheduling data collected from multiple stakeholders involved in the hospital transformation programme. These data were subsequently integrated, structured and made accessible through a single environment for monitoring, planning and control.
Bestmind was responsible for designing and developing the platform, integrating and structuring the information, managing the data, and coordinating the operational deployment of the system. The result is a decision-support tool that provides real-time assistance to the Technical Office, Project Managers and operational leadership, ensuring the availability, traceability and consistency of information whose scale and complexity could not have been managed through individual knowledge alone.
The works for the SEW-EURODRIVE New Drive Technology Center - a leading German multinational company in industrial automation systems - in Borgo Panigale, in the Municipality of Bologna, are nearing completion. The new hub will accommodate research and development, production, logistics, assembly, service and office functions, in the heart of Italy’s Motor Valley and in a strategic position along the A14 motorway corridor.
With a total project value of approximately €20 million, the development involved the construction of a new building with an overall surface area of around 13,000 sqm. The complex is organized into two functional volumes: the production area, arranged on a single level with technical areas and support mezzanines, and the office area, distributed over three above-ground levels around the central triple-height hall.
The construction of the building was entrusted to the PRaCT Business Network — composed of Truzzi S.p.A., Proteo Engineering S.r.l., R.G.M. Elettrotecnica Industriale S.r.l., Corazza S.r.l., Ialc Serramenti S.r.l. and Imeco S.r.l. — with Bestmind supporting the integrated management of the construction phase under an EPCM contract.
Bestmind’s activities included:
From an architectural standpoint, the building’s most distinctive feature is its façade, composed of 175 vertical fins that wrap the extensive glazed surface and define the elevation visible from the motorway. In addition to giving the building a strong identity, the system contributes to solar shading, combining the architectural quality of the envelope with the building’s energy performance. The roof also supports natural lighting within the production areas and allows for the integration of the photovoltaic system.
The building incorporates energy-efficiency-oriented solutions, including a photovoltaic system of 344.25 kWp and centralized mechanical systems serving both the office and production areas.
The project presented significant complexities, both in terms of managing interferences during specific construction phases — such as the execution of the façades in parallel with other external works — and in achieving the quality standards required by the client and the Works Supervision, which were particularly high compared with the average standards of industrial buildings.
A further element of complexity was the coordination of the six companies forming the PRaCT Network, particularly with regard to the integrated construction design process and schedule monitoring. The schedule was managed as a dynamic control tool and was subject to multiple revisions in order to ensure compliance with contractual deadlines.
The result was achieved through the continuous involvement of all stakeholders throughout the different stages of the process, with the aim of integrating the client’s requirements, the requests of the Works Supervision and the contractors’ operational activities. This approach represents one of the core principles of project management within an EPCM framework.
S.S.D. Reyer Mestre S.p.A. has been awarded the operating concession for the new Venice Arena, a 10,000-seat venue forming part of the broader Bosco dello Sport project promoted by the City of Venice.
The outcome concludes a process launched in 2024, which saw Bestmind involved throughout the various procedural stages in structuring a technical-management and economic-financial proposal, ranging from the customization of the building to the management of the entire infrastructure.
As part of the initial call for expressions of interest issued by the City of Venice, Bestmind supported Reyer in the capacity of Project Manager and specialist Advisor, overseeing:
The proposal developed by Bestmind for Reyer as part of the initial call for expressions of interest was declared to be in the public interest and was adopted as the basis for the tender for the operating concession of the Arena.
In the subsequent phases, Bestmind supported Reyer in procurement activities and in the establishment of a special purpose vehicle, aimed at submitting the technical and financial bid for the integrated management of all technical, sporting, artistic, plant engineering, legal, and administrative aspects of the Arena.
The project forms part of the development of a modern, multifunctional infrastructure designed to ensure long-term operational sustainability.
« An urban hub conceived to become a symbol of integration between sport, culture and social life. The objective is to make the Venice Arena an international benchmark, capable of combining quality, sustainability and value for the community »
- Teresa Maggioli, Head of Sport Design & Regulatory Compliance.
The award of the concession marks the culmination of a process built on integrated expertise, a holistic vision and a multidisciplinary approach, which made it possible to define a management model commensurate with the complexity and significance of the project.
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Bestmind announces the launch of its new Business Unit dedicated to Sport & Entertainment Management, a multidisciplinary set of services designed to support sports organizations, clubs, investors, and public entities throughout the entire lifecycle of projects related to sports infrastructure.
Multi-purpose facilities such as Arenas and Stadiums, Sports Halls, Sports Centers, and Urban Regeneration projects represent strategic assets widely distributed across the national territory. Their cultural and identity value offers highly attractive investment opportunities, capable of generating revenue while delivering functional, high-quality services to local communities.
The new Business Unit has been established with the aim of bringing Bestmind’s Project Management expertise to a sector that remains underdeveloped, where growth depends on the ability to structure medium- to long-term management programs, as well as financial and economic plans based on reliable cost and revenue projections.
A distinctive feature of the new Business Unit is the Technical Management Committee, a specialized body involved from the earliest stages of preliminary due diligence. The Committee supports clients in technical, regulatory, financial, and risk assessments, and continues through the subsequent phases of defining management models and overseeing the operational launch of the entire infrastructure.
The multidisciplinary composition of the Technical Management Committee brings together highly specialized professionals from the sports and entertainment sectors, combining experience in managing sports facilities and internationally significant events with expertise in finance, safety, and regulatory compliance. This structure ensures a strong systemic approach and a concrete governance capability for highly complex, multi-purpose infrastructures.
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The renovation works of the property located at 20 Viale Faenza in Milan have been completed. The asset was acquired by Savills I.M. SGR S.p.A. – Vector Fund as Boxengo’s first Self Storage facility in Italy. Following the soft opening of the reception to the public in December 2025, the centre is now officially operational and ready to welcome customers, who can fully benefit from the self storage services.
Bestmind supported the client from the outset of the transaction, taking on the integrated management of the project throughout its entire lifecycle, including:
The intervention covered a total surface area of 4,500 sqm and included the installation of 406 storage units of various sizes, located across the two basement levels of the building, as well as the fit-out of the ground-floor reception, which ensures direct access from the street and facilitates customer welcome and commercial interaction.
The main renovation works included:
The building is also equipped with an integrated security system for access control, featuring intelligent video surveillance and automated management through a dedicated app, ensuring high standards of protection and full traceability for users.
In line with Boxengo’s commitment to energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, the project is aimed at achieving LEED Platinum certification, the highest level awarded under the international protocol.
La riqualificazione dell’edificio ha riportato a nuova vita un immobile in stato di abbandono, valorizzandone la collocazione strategica in un’ampia area residenziale e restituendo un servizio innovativo e funzionale al territorio.
The redevelopment has brought new life to a previously abandoned property, enhancing its strategic location within a large residential area and restoring an innovative and functional service to the local community.
ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda is currently undergoing an extensive programme of infrastructural works, redevelopment and expansion as part of the broader investment framework of Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and the initiatives linked to the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Niguarda has been designated as the reference healthcare facility in accordance with the criteria defined by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), with a coordinating role for direct healthcare assistance at the venues in Milan, Bormio, and Livigno. This appointment has required compliance with tight deadlines, the simultaneous management of numerous construction sites, and the maintenance of full hospital operations in order to guarantee the availability of all healthcare services and the highest standards of care, particularly in the field of emergency and urgent care.
In this context, Bestmind has had the honor of supporting Niguarda through Project Management and Program Control activities, providing technical and operational coordination as well as supervision of all construction sites under its remit in the Milan area. On 29 January, five new areas of ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda Ca’ Granda were inaugurated as part of the Olympic programme:
Through Dyana, the data analytics solution developed by Bestmind, designed to provide a clear and unified view of project status with periodic and automated reporting, the team was able to effectively support the Technical Office and all Project Managers in a highly complex operational environment.
The programme represented one of the most significant healthcare infrastructure transformation initiatives at national level, both in terms of scale and operational complexity, and constituted a key element in preparing the public healthcare system for an international event such as Milan–Cortina 2026, which is expected to host more than 3,500 athletes from 93 countries.
Following the handover of the Olympic facilities, the programme continues with the works planned under the PNRR, with Bestmind continuing to support the monitoring and operational management of all projects.
Bestmind announces the strengthening of its presence in Switzerland, a strategic step that confirms the company’s commitment to deepening relationships with international clients and partners, while expanding its business in a solid, open and dynamic economic environment.
“Switzerland represents an ideal meeting point between stability, long-term vision and a strong focus on quality,” says Wilmer Berton, Founder of Bestmind. “Having a presence here means engaging with a mature market that values method, reliability and planning capability—elements that have always defined our approach. Our philosophy, Understand to Improve, finds a natural continuation in this context.”
The Swiss branch has been established with the aim of creating a stable foothold, capable of fostering new synergies and offering direct support to organizations that share Bestmind’s vision: developing projects and strategies focused on efficiency, reliability and the sustainability of results.
It is a market that, by culture and mindset, recognizes the value of planning and control as tools for generating lasting value—an ideal environment for strengthening existing collaborations and developing new ones across diverse fields with a high technical and organizational content.
With this step, Bestmind reinforces its role as a strategic partner in the development and control of complex initiatives, confirming its commitment to putting experience and vision at the service of an international market in constant evolution.
The Municipality of Venice has approved the project proposals and declared them to be in the public interest for the concession of the Bosco dello Sport facilities.
In the final week of June, the project proposals for the concessions relating to the Bosco dello Sport sports facilities were officially presented to the City Council.
On 10 July 2025, the Municipality of Venice formally recognized the public interest of the plans submitted, including the one relating to the Arena, thereby enabling the launch of the second phase of the project finance procedure, which will lead to the identification of the concessionaires.
Among the approved projects is the proposal for the management of the Arena in Tessera, submitted by Bestmind on behalf of S.S.D. Reyer Venezia Mestre S.p.A., the promoter of the initiative. The proposal, which had already been presented before the City Council on 26 June by Eng. Wilmer Berton, Founder and Managing Director of Bestmind, has been confirmed as aligned with the Administration’s strategic objectives.
Bestmind: the technical and management lead behind the Arena proposal
Bestmind oversaw the formal submission of the concession proposal on behalf of Reyer, coordinating all project, operational, financial, legal and administrative components. The work included:
· the preparation of the Arena’s forty-year operational and functional management plan;
· the definition of technical and technological improvements to the project used as the basis for the tender;
· the preparation of the certified Economic and Financial Plan;
· the drafting of the concession agreement template.
The approval by the City Council formally confirms the public interest of the proposal and allows it to be incorporated into the Municipality of Venice’s planning instruments, thus opening the way to the second phase of the project finance procedure: the tender for the selection of the concessionaire.
“We supported Reyer in developing a solid, transparent proposal aligned with the city’s objectives: sport, culture, inclusion and social impact. For us at Bestmind, presenting the forty-year concession project — one that will have a concrete impact on the social fabric — is an important achievement.”
Wilmer Berton, Founder and Managing Director, Bestmind
Towards the tender: room for enhanced proposals
Following the Council’s approval, the plan now enters the municipal planning framework and may proceed to tender, during which participants will submit their own enhanced proposals.
In the next phase, participants will be required to submit technical and financial offers that improve upon the tender base, in compliance with the principles established by the City Council and the Municipal Executive: social inclusion, openness to the local community, sustainability, and the public function of sport. The total value of the proposed improvements must be equal to or greater than that set out in the approved proposals.
A concrete vision for the city’s future
With the approval of the proposal submitted by Bestmind on behalf of Reyer, the intention to develop a modern, multifunctional sports and cultural infrastructure, fully integrated into Venice’s urban fabric, has been reaffirmed.
A place designed to be lived every day, capable of generating lasting value for the community.
Bestmind has formalized a strategic partnership with IRIS Consulting Services, a UK-based company with a global footprint. The agreement, announced last week at Bestmind’s Italian headquarters, marks the beginning of a collaboration that brings together both companies’ expertise in the infrastructure and real estate sectors, with a focus on the UK and Nordic regions.
The partnership will deliver a wide range of services, including business consultancy, EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management), project and programme management, and tailored systemic solutions aimed at maximizing value and ensuring project success.
From April, Simon O’Connor, founder of IRIS, will take on the role of CEO of Bestmind U.K., overseeing operations across the UK and Nordic markets.
Wilmer Berton, founder of Bestmind, stated:
"This alliance strengthens our reach across Western Europe and allows us to offer even more advanced and tailored solutions, reflecting our shared commitment to excellence and innovation."
The Real Estate sector is constantly evolving, adapting to the changing demands of the property market, which, more than ever in the last decade, are reshaping the profile of our cities and lifestyles. Alongside this, the entire construction supply chain is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the need for greater efficiency, transparency, and quality in building processes.
In this context, BESTMIND has chosen to adopt a specific project management model, based on three key elements that redefine the traditional paradigm:
What makes BESTMIND innovative is its ability to integrate these three elements into a cohesive system that eliminates rigidity and inefficiencies, ensuring transparency and continuous optimization through open collaboration among all stakeholders.
Today, the market is finally ready for this evolution.
Investors, companies, designers, and the entire supply chain are now demanding efficient, flexible, transparent, and innovative management models.
BESTMIND’s experience demonstrates that this approach delivers concrete results, which is why we enthusiastically and proactively support it.
We are available to further explore how this approach can be applied to your projects—feel free to contact us!
