and adding value to the construction industry since 1962
We started our activity in the construction and public works industry in 1962, through the entrepreneurship of José Guilherme Jorge da Costa, our founder.
Our Portuguese origins led us to play an active role in the development of Portugal and the Autonomous Regions of Azores and Madeira, through the construction of several key infrastructures, which contributed to the mobility, progress and development of our country.
The last decades, which have been very dynamic, competitive and transformational for the sector, have led us to reinforce our skills, increase our capacity and the scope of our activity, and diversify to other business areas and geographical markets.
Our story spans over 60 years of entrepreneurship, competence and determination which have made us into an example for the construction industry, in Portugal and around the world.
See the main milestones of our history.
TECNOVIA
In the Autonomous Region of Madeira, after 26 months of construction, the Private Hospital of Madeira is inaugurated, a modern infrastructure with 20,000 m2 of area spread over 7 floors. The Hotel Pestana Churchill Bay is awarded by the Construir Awards as the Best Tourist Resort of 2019. In Luanda,
Expansion of Tecnovia Ambiente’s activity to the manufacture of wood pellets in São Miguel, Azores. Conclusion and inauguration in May of the first work in Bolivia, The sports Villa of Cochabamba, for the XI South American Games – ODESUR.
Expansion to Bolivia with the Cochabamba Sports Village project, included in the Cochabamba 2018 South American Games – CODESUR. 1st project in Panama. A geotechnical design-construction project for the stabilisation of a slope in the district of San Miguelito. The 25th anniversary of Tecnovia Angola is commemorated, and construction work
Commemoration of Tecnovia Açores’ 40 year anniversary. Investment in the maritime economy, through expansion to naval infrastructure and recreational navigation concessions, namely the Calheta Recreational Port and the Ribeira dos Socorridos Shipyard, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Inauguration of the new Estádio Arena Marítimo [stadium], a high-end project which
Tecnovia Madeira obtains integrated certification of its quality, environment and work safety management systems. In Luanda, two important transportation infrastructures with the Tecnovia brand name are inaugurated: the Passenger Sea Terminal at the Slavery Museum, and the new bridge over the Cambamba River, which replaced the “Ponte Molhada “, an
Completion of the expansion work at the fishing port of Rabo de Peixe, on the island of São Miguel. In Angola, the inauguration of Uige Airport takes place on 29th May. Named ‘Manuel Quarta Punza’ Airport, following modernisation and expansion work, it is now able to serve night flights and
On 10th June, José Guilherme Jorge da Costa is awarded the Order of Industrial Merit by the Presidency of the Republic for the ability demonstrated while performing his corporate duties in the promotion and strengthening of industry in Portugal. Internationalisation to Ecuador, with the project for the demolition of the
Company restructuring and staff reduction due to the steep reduction in public and private investment, resulting from the financial intervention to which Portugal was subjected. Construction of several important road infrastructures in the Province of Cabinda, Angola, key to the development of the region.
Expansion of our activity to Cape Verde, with the construction of the São Domingos / Pedra Badejo / Calheta bypass on the island of Santiago, which included the construction of a 320-metre tunnel. Renovation work at Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, also known as Terreiro do Paço, to receive Pope
Signing of the Algarve Coast and Baixo Alentejo road sub-concession contracts. Exame magazine honours Tecnovia Açores as one of the best companies to work for in Portugal. Construction of the Super Special Stage track for the Rally de Portugal, part of the World Rally Championship – WRC held at the
Inaugurated on 5th July, “Portas do Mar” is a contemporary and daring complex which renewed the seafront of the city of Ponta Delgada. Portas do Mar brought economic, cultural and social development to the Azores, renewing its image in the international yachting and cruise market.
Expansion of our activity to Morocco, with the Marrakesh-Agadir Motorway project. Set in the Atlas mountains, the 13.2 km stretch of motorway included a double tunnel and two viaducts. Tecnovia Ambiente is established, a company dedicated to the management of construction and demolition waste and other environmental activities. Tecnovia S.A.
Renovation of the intensive care unit at the Cruz de Carvalho Hospital and of the 1st Floor at the Marmeleiros Hospital, where a daytime hospital was created for the Autonomous Region of Madeira – our first hospital construction work.
In the Autonomous Region of Madeira, we add ViaExpresso to our portfolio of concessions. Major overhaul of Faro Airport with the refurbishment of runway 10-28. In Luanda, construction on Phase I of the Sodima development begins, as part of the project for a “New City Centre in Luanda”, and is
Tecnovia Brasil is incorporated and begins operations with a quarry, and the production of aggregates and bituminous mixtures, in Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. We participate in the 2004 European Football Championship, with the construction of various infrastructures at the new José de Alvalade stadium
Tecnovia is recognised by Exame Magazine as the best builder in Portugal. Tecnovia Madeira’s quality management systems become NP EN ISO 9001 certified. Construction on the Entre-os-Rios bypass begins, a project undertaken on rough terrain, and a landmark challenge in our history that was overcome.
Remodelling of the D. Pedro IV Square, the famous Rossio square in Downtown Lisbon, or Baixa Pombalina as it is known in Portugal. We extend our experience to railway works, with the modernisation of the infrastructures along the Santa Clara – Tunes section of the Southern Line.
Expansion of road concession activities, with the participation in ViaLitoral, in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Co-founded Farrobo – Sociedade de Construções S.A. Inauguration of the Funchal Airpot Expressway, a turning point for mobility on the island of Madeira, and a landmark in our history.
Completion of the IC2 (EN1) Asseiceira – Rio Major – Alto da Serra section, a pioneering road construction spanning 12.5 Km, in rough concrete, the first road constructed in the period after Eng. Duarte Pacheco. Conclusion of various civil construction projects, the Caravela Hotel, in Pico, the Hortheco Neighborhood with
The biggest Portuguese road project of the 90s is concluded, the construction of the IC17 CRIL – Olival de Basto / Sacavém section and the connection to Frielas, that included a twin tunnel in Grilo, a key roadway project for Greater Lisbon.
Two new companies are incorporated: Tecnovia Madeira – Sociedade de Empreitadas Lda Tecnovia Açores – Sociedade de Empreitadas Lda Conclusion of the Câmara de Lobos / Ribeira Brava expressway, which had been started in 1993, an important roadway project for mobility in the Autonomous Region of Madeira.
Conclusion of the National Stadium – Carenque section of the A9 – Lisbon Outer Circular Regional Road (CREL). Founding partner of APORBET – Portuguese Association of Producers of Bituminous Mixtures, an association that helped standardise the manufacturing and application of bituminous mixtures in Portugal.
Opening of the A22 Motorway [Via do Infante], Loulé – Faro junctions subsection, a structural project for road mobility in the Algarve, where we gained significant know-how in rigid pavements and continuous reinforced concrete (CRC).
Transformation from a limited company to a public limited company, under the new name of Tecnovia – Sociedade de Empreitadas, S.A. Opening of the National Stadium – Carcavelos section of the A5 – Estoril Coast Motorway, a project with great impact on road mobility in greater Lisbon, and a landmark
Extension of Dock No. 1 at the Viana do Castelo Shipyard. Conclusion of construction work on the port of Vila do Porto on the island of Santa Maria, Azores. Construction of the Aveiras de Cima / Santarém and Santarém / Torres Novas subsections of the A1 Motorway [Autoestrada do Norte],
The colourful and bustling Horta Marina is completed, the first recreational port in the Azores. Work begins on the bypass to the EN 13 between Vila do Conde and Póvoa do Varzim, a major project which was constructed with skill and quality, establishing us as leaders in roadway construction. The
Completion of various ports in the Azores: Porto da Praia on the island of Graciosa, the ports of Madalena, San Roque and Ribeiras on the island of Pico and Porto das Velas on São Jorge. Construction of new strategic roads, such as the IP5 Aveiro – Vilar Formoso (section G)
São Jorge Airport is festively inaugurated on 23 April, with lunch served to the entire population. Another aviation infrastructure added to Tecnovia’s portfolio, which already included the Graciosa and Pico airfields, completed in 1981 and 1982, and of vital importance to the development of the Azores. Growth in the industrial
Expansion to the Autonomous Region of Madeira, with the construction of the Porto Moniz – Calheta road, now the ER 101. A project set among the rough cliffs on the north coast of the island, a constant challenge, the first of many in the region where we would eventually acquire
Expansion to the Autonomous Region of the Azores, with the construction of the Furnas-Ribeira Quente road in São Miguel, the first of many infrastructures we would eventually build in the region. We begin working on the oil terminal at the Sines industrial port complex, one of the biggest development projects
On 7 February, TECNOVIA- Infra-Estruturas José Guilherme da Costa, Lda. is incorporated to expand operations in national and international markets. With a share capital of 20 000 contos (€99 760 at that time), 261 employees and 104 pieces of equipment, the number of technical employees and public works licenses increases,
We participated in the construction of various infrastructures in the Algarve, such as the Vilamoura Marina, the Vale Navio and Quinta do Lago housing developments, the Louletano track and Faro Airport. Construction of the Boa Viagem junction and underpass on the EN6, one of the many roads built at this
As a child, José Guilherme Jorge da Costa showed his passion for trucks and machines, as he accompanied his father, Rodrigo Luís da Costa, a businessman who worked in transportation and services. At the age of 23, he started his own business, the one-person company José Guilherme Jorge da Costa,