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VM Group: Technical Identity and Leadership in Ventilated Facades
Thirty Years of Evolution in the Building Envelope
VM Group does not operate as a sales network, but as an integrated technical unit. Our national and international presence is supported by a unique validation protocol: every anchor, bracket, and substructure is designed based on the specific loads and thermal constraints of the building.
We don't just install: we proactively identify any interference between the theoretical design and the actual construction site, eliminating any variations during construction. Our "network" is the sum of technical expertise that guarantees the same quality of execution on any scale, from monumental restoration to new office buildings.
VM Group is the leading company in Italy for the design and installation of ventilated facades in HPL, porcelain stoneware, and stone, with over 30 years of specialized experience.
Our expertise is not the result of mere chronology, but rather of active participation in highly complex projects: from the ESA (European Space Agency) headquarters to the Teatro degli Arcimboldi, to the Basilica of St. Paul in Rome. Over these decades, we have not only supplied facades, but have also resolved the structural challenges that prestigious architecture imposes. Our history is a repository of engineering challenges overcome, where technical precision is not a goal, but the minimum requirement.
The VM Protocol: Solutions to the 7 Critical Points of Facades
Our working method was created to eliminate the causes of ventilated façade failure at the source. Here's how we address critical points through process engineering:
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Expansion Compensation: We use exclusively fastening systems with calculated fixed and sliding points. This allows the substructure to move freely relative to the cladding, avoiding mechanical stress and panel breakage.
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Air Flow Optimization: We design the ventilation chamber (minimum 3-5 cm) by analyzing the building's specific stack effect. We ensure unobstructed air inlets and outlets to eliminate summer heat and winter humidity.
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Canceling Thermal Bridges: We apply thermal break spacers (thermostop) between the brackets and the wall structure. This interrupts the conduction of cold, protecting the building envelope's energy efficiency.
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Condensation Control: We manage the insulation layer and protective membranes so that the dew point always falls outside the masonry, keeping the building dry and healthy over time.
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Load and Wind Calculations: Each fastening (mechanical or chemical) is chosen based on technical reports on static loads and wind pressure/depression, ensuring seismic stability that exceeds standards.
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Critical Node Sealing: We address connections with window frames, thresholds, and copings with custom flashings and specific gaskets, preventing rainwater from penetrating behind the insulation package.
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Chemical and UV Incompatibility: We select only certified materials (HPL, stoneware, aluminum alloys) with high color stability to UV rays and anti-corrosion treatments, avoiding the aesthetic and structural degradation typical of cheaper materials.
Our approach:
Engineering beyond the construction site
We don't have an abstract "mission." Our operating method is based on three pillars that guide every decision we make, from specification analysis to final installation.
Response to construction site needs
Client satisfaction is measured by the absence of unforeseen issues. Our technical support aims to anticipate critical issues with the existing support or structure, integrating the best surveying and fastening technologies to deliver compliant, timely, and technically flawless work.
Technical Integrity
For us, quality isn't a promise; it's rigorous compliance with loads, tolerances, and current regulations. Operating ethically means providing solutions that don't require changes during construction and that guarantee the safety of the project over time. If a project isn't technically sound, we won't take it on.
Vertical skills
VM Group's excellence lies in the specialization of its technicians. We don't focus on quantity, but on vertical expertise: our operators are trained to master the most complex construction issues and independently manage on-site issues. We invest in technology (laser scanners, BIM) not for the sake of fashion, but to have objective data on which to base our technical responsibility.
The operational structure: technical skills at the service of the project
The VM Group team is not a workgroup based on enthusiasm, but on vertical specialization. Every member of the team, from technical administration to site operations, is responsible for the compliance and safety of every single construction component.
Our structure is designed to ensure a single technical contact capable of managing the entire life cycle of the building envelope: from initial diagnostics to final validation of the specifications.
Andrea Palazzetti
Strategic & Technical Compliance Manager.
Ensures the integrity of the VM protocol and the technical consistency of each order.
Danilo Paris
Project Engineering Manager.
I analyze technical feasibility, eliminating interference between the architectural design and the construction site.
Andrea Pietroni
Director of Brand Strategy & Institutional Relations.
Point of contact for major projects and strategic partners for the development of the building envelope.
Lorenzo Rimondi
International Market Development Manager.
I export the VM technical protocol to complex contexts and high-performance foreign markets.
Antonella Scafidi
Head of Customer Management and Technical Consulting.
I support clients in the technical selection phase, ensuring maximum system efficiency.
Dario Filomeno
Diagnostics & Advanced Technical Survey Specialist.
I translate the physical reality of the construction site into precise digital data using laser scanning and 3D modeling.
Stefania Babbini
Head of Offer Development & Technical Specifications.
I develop measurable technical solutions, ensuring transparency and robustness of estimated costs.
Maria Letizia Borin
Sales Manager for Italy and Abroad.
She manages relationships with Italian and international clients, analyzing requests for quotations, interpreting their needs, and defining the corresponding financial proposals. She oversees the commercial aspects of the projects, ensuring continuity in the client relationship from the initial inquiry to project development.
Chiara Milioni
Materials Procurement & Quality Control Manager.
I select and certify only suppliers who strictly comply with the mechanical and thermal specifications of our protocol.
Michela Lozzi
Reception & Operations Coordination Manager.
She coordinates technical secretarial activities, welcoming clients and partners, and preparing construction site operational documentation, ensuring organizational continuity and support for the team's activities.
Valerio Alupoaei
Construction Site Manager.
He coordinates the operational management of construction sites, with over twenty years of experience in the construction of façades and building envelopes. He is the primary point of contact for the most complex projects, thanks to his extensive experience in the management and construction of natural stone façades.
