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

2019
Inauguration of the Private Hospital of Madeira | Pestana Churchill Bay | Beginning of construction of the Samba Node
Inauguration of the Private Hospital of Madeira | Pestana Churchill Bay | Beginning of construction of the Samba Node

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,

2018
Inauguration of the Pellet Factory | Inauguration of the Sports Village of Cochabamba in Bolivia
Inauguration of the Pellet Factory | Inauguration of the Sports Village of Cochabamba in Bolivia

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.

2017
The Cochabamba Sports Village | The Tiles Hotel in Funchal | The Tecnovia team at the 1st project in Panama
The Cochabamba Sports Village | The Tiles Hotel in Funchal | The Tecnovia team at the 1st project in Panama

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

2016
Calheta Recreational Port | Luis and João Guilherme Costa at the anniversary of Tecnovia Açores | The Province of Los Rios recognises Tecnovia for its performance during the construction of the Ventanas Bridge | Puente Ventanas [Ventanas Bridge], the 1st Tecnovia bridge in Ecuador | Estadio Arena Marítimo [Marítimo Stadium]
Calheta Recreational Port | Luis and João Guilherme Costa at the anniversary of Tecnovia Açores | The Province of Los Rios recognises Tecnovia for its performance during the construction of the Ventanas Bridge | Puente Ventanas [Ventanas Bridge], the 1st Tecnovia bridge in Ecuador | Estadio Arena Marítimo [Marítimo Stadium]

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

2015
Bridge over the Cambamba River | Construction of the Plataforma Gubernamental de Desarrollo Social in Quito
Bridge over the Cambamba River | Construction of the Plataforma Gubernamental de Desarrollo Social in Quito

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

2014
Manuel Quarta Punza Airport in Uige | Expansion of the port of Rabo de Peixe in São Miguel
Manuel Quarta Punza Airport in Uige | Expansion of the port of Rabo de Peixe in São Miguel

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

2013
Awarding of the Order of Industrial Merit (‘Ordem do Mérito Industrial’) to José Guilherme Jorge da Costa by the Presidency of the Republic on 10 June, 2013 | Magap Building before its demolition in October 2013
Awarding of the Order of Industrial Merit (‘Ordem do Mérito Industrial’) to José Guilherme Jorge da Costa by the Presidency of the Republic on 10 June, 2013 | Magap Building before its demolition in October 2013

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

2012
Cabinda – Buco Zau-Sanga Mongo Road
Cabinda – Buco Zau-Sanga Mongo Road

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.

2010
Renovation work at Terreiro do Paço | Construction of the Pedra Badejo tunnel on the island of Santiago
Renovation work at Terreiro do Paço | Construction of the Pedra Badejo tunnel on the island of Santiago

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

2009
Tecnovia Açores is recognised as one of the best companies to work for | The Tecnovia Açores team featured in the Exame magazine article on the best companies to work for | Construction of the Super Special Stage track at the Algarve stadium for the 2009 edition of the Rally de Portugal
Tecnovia Açores is recognised as one of the best companies to work for | The Tecnovia Açores team featured in the Exame magazine article on the best companies to work for | Construction of the Super Special Stage track at the Algarve stadium for the 2009 edition of the Rally de Portugal

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

2008
Portas do Mar Complex in Ponta Delgada
Portas do Mar Complex in Ponta Delgada

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.

2007
Work near the tunnel during construction of the motorway | Imintanout-Argana Section
Work near the tunnel during construction of the motorway | Imintanout-Argana Section

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.

2006
Renovation of the intensive care unit at the Cruz de Carvalho Hospital
Renovation of the intensive care unit at the Cruz de Carvalho Hospital

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.

2005
Tecnovia Parque in São João in Ponta Delgada
Tecnovia Parque in São João in Ponta Delgada

Tecnovia Parques is incorporated to manage car parks in Potugal. Tecnovia Açores’s quality management systems become NP EN ISO 9001 certified.

2004
Sodimo development in Luanda | Refurbishment of runway 10-28 at Faro Airport
Sodimo development in Luanda | Refurbishment of runway 10-28 at Faro Airport

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

2003
Faro_Loulé Stadium | Accesses to the Alvalade XXI Stadium in Lisbon |Tecnovia Brazil Industrial Plant in Rio Grande do Sul | Ribeira Brava Bypass in Madeira
Faro_Loulé Stadium | Accesses to the Alvalade XXI Stadium in Lisbon |Tecnovia Brazil Industrial Plant in Rio Grande do Sul | Ribeira Brava Bypass in Madeira

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

2002
Construction of the Entre-os-Rios Bypass
Construction of the Entre-os-Rios Bypass

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.

2001
Renovation of the Rossio Square | Works on the Southern Line along the Santa Clara – Tunes section
Renovation of the Rossio Square | Works on the Southern Line along the Santa Clara – Tunes section

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.

2000
Funchal Airport Expressway | ViaLitoral Head Office, Tecnovia’s first road concession
Funchal Airport Expressway | ViaLitoral Head Office, Tecnovia’s first road concession

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.

1999
Vendas Novas Stadium
Vendas Novas Stadium

Diversification of activities to the sports infrastructure market, where we established ourselves as leaders in Portugal, through various IAAF and FIFA certified athletics tracks and synthetic pitches.

1998
Caravelas Hotel in Pico | Construction of the Hortheco Neighborhood in Horta | General View of the Hortheco Neighborhood in Horta
Caravelas Hotel in Pico | Construction of the Hortheco Neighborhood in Horta | General View of the Hortheco Neighborhood in Horta

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

IC 17 CRIL Grilo Tunnel | Plena Via and Sacavém viaduct on the IC17-CRIL
IC 17 CRIL Grilo Tunnel | Plena Via and Sacavém viaduct on the IC17-CRIL

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.

1997
Luis Guilherme Costa at the incorporation of Tecnovia Azores | Câmara de Lobos – Ribeira Brava Expressway
Luis Guilherme Costa at the incorporation of Tecnovia Azores | Câmara de Lobos – Ribeira Brava Expressway

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.

1994
Founding partner of APORBET
Founding partner of APORBET

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.

1993
Paving and surfacing of the A22 [Via do Infante] subsection between the Loulé – Faro junctions, in continuous reinforced concrete | A22 [Via do Infante] subsection between the Loulé – Faro junctions
Paving and surfacing of the A22 [Via do Infante] subsection between the Loulé – Faro junctions, in continuous reinforced concrete | A22 [Via do Infante] subsection between the Loulé – Faro junctions

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).

1992
EN6 Marginal Road | Expansion to Angola
EN6 Marginal Road | Expansion to Angola

The company becomes international. Expansion of activity to Angola. Improvements to the EN 6 – Marginal [riverside/coastal] Road along the Alto da Boa Viagem – Paço de Arcos section, including coastal protection work.

1991
Estoril A5 Motorway and the Crel A9 Node near the National Stadium, both built by Tecnovia
Estoril A5 Motorway and the Crel A9 Node near the National Stadium, both built by Tecnovia

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

1987
Extension of Dock No.1 at the Viana do Castelo Shipyard | Port of Santa Maria in the Azores
Extension of Dock No.1 at the Viana do Castelo Shipyard | Port of Santa Maria in the Azores

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],

1986
Horta Marina under construction | Communication 138 IC1-Povoa Varzim Contract
Horta Marina under construction | Communication 138 IC1-Povoa Varzim Contract

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

1985
The Lima is the 1st boat to dock at the Port of Praia on the island of Graciosa | Earthworks during the construction of the IP5 – section G
The Lima is the 1st boat to dock at the Port of Praia on the island of Graciosa | Earthworks during the construction of the IP5 – section G

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)

1983
1984 Work at Autódromo do Estoril for the 1st F1 GP
1984 Work at Autódromo do Estoril for the 1st F1 GP

Work on the Estoril race track, including the track pavement and drainage, in preparation for the 1st Formula 1 Grand Prix in Estoril, won by the French driver Alain Prost.

Inauguration of São Jorge Airport on 23 April 1983 | Inauguration of Pico Airport on 5 April 1982 | Inaugural Flight from Pico Airport on 5 April 1982
Inauguration of São Jorge Airport on 23 April 1983 | Inauguration of Pico Airport on 5 April 1982 | Inaugural Flight from Pico Airport on 5 April 1982

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

1978
First project for BRISA – A1
First project for BRISA – A1

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

1977
Isna Bridge
Isna Bridge

In the Azores, construction began on one of the main ports on the island of Pico – Madalena, São Roque and Santa Cruz das Ribeiras, the first of many maritime infrastructures that we would eventually build in the region. Completion of the construction work on the bridge over the Isna

1976
Expansion to the Autonomous Region of the Azores

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

1974
Amioso, Sinhel and Mega bridges EN2
Amioso, Sinhel and Mega bridges EN2

The first bridges are built: the Mega, Amioso and Sinhel bridges, bypasses to the original project for Estrada Nacional [national road] No. 2 between Alvares and Alto da Louriceira, designed by Engineer Armando Rito.

1973
1973 – DR Const Tecnovia
1973 – DR Const Tecnovia

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,

1972
EN2 Alvares – Alto da Louriceira
EN2 Alvares – Alto da Louriceira

Award of the first major project for Junta Autónoma de Estradas – JAE, with the construction of Estrada Nacional [national road] No. 2 between Alvares and Alto da Louriceira.

1968
Project No. 1 Redesign of the Alto da Boa Viagem intersection EN6
Project No. 1 Redesign of the Alto da Boa Viagem intersection EN6

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

1962
José Guilherme Jorge da Costa at 14 years of age
José Guilherme Jorge da Costa at 14 years of age

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,