Flipping Book | The Journey | Salini Impregilo Library

complexity and its future impact on intercontinental trade. It also stands to contribute significantly to the economy of Panama, a na- tion that bridges North and South America. For all of us at Salini Impregilo, playing a key role in this monu- mental project was not just a point of pride but an opportunity to challenge ourselves. Through this initiative, we would conquer ever more complex ground, rise to increasingly ambitious challenges, and offer the world a new, inter-oceanic Canal with a far lower envi- ronmental footprint than its predecessor. Meeting this challenge - one that only the U.S. army had over- come 100 years ago, and 110 years on from our inception - renews our courage to pursue giant, complex projects that help define a path to prosperity and a new model of sustainable development. We succeeded thanks to the dedication and determination of everyone who played a part in this unique endeavour, which, at its peak, saw more than 11,000 people working together to realise a shared dream. This book pays homage to all those men and women who re- prised the efforts of the original workers, more than 100 years after the first Canal was inaugurated: engineers and carpenters, drivers and labourers, divers and technical specialists - a diverse combina- tion of personalities and professions in pursuit of a collective goal. As we admire ships crossing the new Panama Canal, following with emotion as new interoceanic routes and infrastructure projects take shape around the world to host huge Post-Panamax ships, one thought in particular makes us proud. We were part of this “piece” of Progress. And we want to share it with you, giving you an insight into the emo- tions and events that formed an inextricable part of our journey. Pietro Salini Chief Executive Officer