# Italian National Council of Engineers institutional activity > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-national-council-of-engineers-institutional-activity > Updated: 2026-10-23T06:30:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. The National Council of Engineers (CNI) has focused on two primary areas of institutional oversight and professional development in Italy. Initially, the organization emphasized its role in monitoring the application of the Public Contracts Code. Through involvement with the Ministries of Justice and Infrastructure and Transport, the CNI has worked to influence procurement methods, such as limiting integrated contracting and monitoring subcontracting effects, while updating environmental criteria for construction and infrastructure. Subsequently, the CNI shifted focus toward the challenges of digital transformation. During the ‘Engineers at the Center’ conference, officials identified a gap between Italy’s advancing digital infrastructure and the availability of specialized professional skills. Discussions highlighted the necessity for engineers to manage emerging risks in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the digitalization of public administration and healthcare. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Italian National Council of Engineers addresses digital skills gap The National Council of Engineers warns that Italy's digital infrastructure is outpacing the availability of skilled professionals needed for cybersecurity and AI governance. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-national-council-of-engineers-addresses-digital-skills-gap ### 2026-09-23: National Council of Engineers monitors Italy's Public Contracts Code The National Council of Engineers (CNI) is actively monitoring Italy's Public Contracts Code and participating in ministerial discussions to refine procurement, environmental criteria, and subcontracting rules. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/national-council-of-engineers-monitors-italys-public-contracts-code --- Cite as: Italian National Council of Engineers institutional activity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-national-council-of-engineers-institutional-activity