Radu Birlică: Safety, responsibility and entrepreneurial vision in a field essential to any business

At just 25 years old, Radu Birlică, a civil engineer and entrepreneur, coordinates a company specialized in occupational health and safety (SSM), fire prevention and protection (PSI), RSVTI services and construction site coordination, collaborating with over 150 companies in Bucharest and Ilfov. An interview about initiative, responsibility, and sustainable performance in the field of safety and compliance.

Radu Birlică is a civil engineer and, since 2023, an entrepreneur, founder of a company specialized in SSM and PSI services, construction site coordination during both the design and execution phases, waste management, and RSVTI services. At the age of 25, he collaborates with over 150 companies in Bucharest and Ilfov. His work is focused on safety, genuine compliance, and practical support for companies and developers.

C&B: How did the idea of starting this business come to you?

Radu: The idea emerged from the experience I accumulated over time and from a careful analysis of the market. I noticed that, in Romania, there are very few companies offering all the essential services required for a business to operate in an integrated manner — from occupational health and safety and fire prevention services to occupational medicine, waste management, RSVTI services, and construction site coordination. Having the professional qualifications required to provide these services, I decided to build a business that would respond coherently and professionally to the needs of both office-based companies and those in the construction sector.

C&B: What is the market you operate in like?

Radu: The market I operate in is broad and constant, as every newly established company is required to ensure occupational health and safety and fire prevention services, as well as occupational medicine for its employees. At the same time, every warehouse or construction site that uses lifting equipment or pressure equipment requires RSVTI services, and any construction site must benefit from SSM coordination starting from the design phase.

All these services provide safety both from a legal and operational perspective, contributing to accident prevention, business continuity, and the protection of investments.

C&B: From your portfolio of products and services, which are the most requested and why?

Radu: Occupational health and safety services, construction site coordination, and RSVTI services are the most requested, as they form the foundation for the legal and efficient operation of any company or construction project. Clients increasingly understand the importance of preventing problems from the early stages.

C&B: What career or business did you dream of having as a child?

Radu: Since childhood, I wanted to become a successful businessman, attracted by the idea of building something on my own and being responsible for important decisions.

At that time, I did not have a clearly defined direction, but I always knew I wanted to work in a field where hard work, discipline, and seriousness would make the difference. Over time, and with the experience I gained — considering that I started working at the age of 16 — I better understood how the professional environment functions and discovered the field that suits me, where I can combine the technical side with the entrepreneurial one.

C&B: What advice do you have for those at the beginning of their journey or those who are undecided?

Radu: I would recommend that they constantly invest in their professional training through accredited courses and relevant specializations in their field, because this is the foundation of any solid career path. Real competence, doubled by discipline and seriousness, makes the difference in a competitive environment and provides long-term credibility.

At the same time, from my own experience, I consider the balance between work and personal life essential.

For me, free time means travel, sports, quality time spent with loved ones, and experiences that take me out of my comfort zone and make me feel that I am living life to the fullest, beyond the professional space.

These activities help me disconnect, maintain mental clarity, and return more focused and efficient in my professional activity.

I believe that long-term performance does not come from overwork, but from the ability to manage your energy in a healthy way, not just your time.

C&B: If you had a potential client in front of you, what would you tell them?

Radu: I would tell them that my role is not only to ensure legal compliance, but to actively contribute to the safety of their people and the protection of their business. A project that is well managed from an occupational health and safety and technical responsibility perspective is a safer, more efficient, and more predictable project in the long term.

Radu Birlică’s story is about rigor, accountability, and long-term building — both literally and figuratively. From his first professional experiences starting at the age of 16 to the development of a solid client portfolio, his journey demonstrates that success in entrepreneurship comes from real competence, discipline, and the ability to look beyond legal obligations toward genuine safety and sustainable partnerships.