Over the years, HYDEA has also been active in the restoration and adaptive reuse of historic buildings. This prompted the company to start consulting in the field of cultural heritage. This activity evolved into a stand-alone department in 2003.

Since 2008, there has been a significant expansion of our international activities in the environmental sector, in the field of solid waste management, the most recent of Hydea’s areas of expertise.

In 2010, HYDEA Beijing was established in the People’s Republic of China, while HYDEA Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia opened its doors in 2023.

In 2026, HYDEA joined the Protos Group, an Italian operator active in Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) and Advisory & Consulting Engineering, backed since 2025 by international investment fund H.I.G. Capital.

This transaction marked a new milestone in the company’s growth journey, driven by the objective of expanding and integrating the Group’s expertise and further strengthening its ability to support both public and private clients throughout the entire lifecycle of their projects and investments.

HYDEA today