Engineering-driven construction, since 1999
A major Tanzanian construction company with total capability across building, civil engineering and road construction — now paired with dedicated transportation and logistics services.
Total capability across building & civil engineering
OVANS Construction Ltd is a major construction company with total capability across the spectrum of building and civil engineering work, including design and build projects. Since 1999, our engineering-driven management and the dedication of our employees have delivered building construction, civil engineering and road construction work for public, private and non-profit clients.
We build using construction systems that include steel, concrete and wood frame, giving clients the flexibility to choose the right approach for hospitals, shopping centres, commercial properties, offices, logistics centres, universities, schools, residential and leisure developments.
Every completed project is backed by the Ovans Warranty Service program, reflecting our commitment to the delivery of a problem-free building.
Mission, vision & our professional approach
Our Mission
To deliver problem-free buildings, civil works and road infrastructure through engineering-driven management, skilled teams and construction systems suited to every client's needs — and to extend that same reliability to the transportation of the materials and equipment projects depend on.
Our Vision
To be a trusted major contractor across Tanzania — recognised for building the structures where people live, work, learn and play, and for connecting sites, suppliers and clients through dependable transportation and logistics.
Our Approach
Roads connect people, cities and countries; buildings shape how communities live and work. We approach every project — construction or transportation — with pride, passion and a commitment to exceed expectations.
Five principles behind every project
Responsibility
Teamwork
Self-Control
Excellence
Truthfulness
Construction and transportation, under one roof
Construction Capabilities
Building construction, civil engineering and road construction executed with modern plant — excavators, compactor rollers, dump trucks, concrete mixers and power hand compactors — maintained to manufacturer standard operating procedures.
- Design & build project delivery
- Steel, concrete & wood-frame systems
- Public, private & non-profit sector clients
Transportation & Logistics Capabilities
A dedicated transportation and logistics offering built to support construction operations end-to-end — moving materials, machinery and cargo between suppliers, sites and clients.
- Construction material & cargo transportation
- Heavy equipment & machinery hauling
- Site-to-site logistics coordination
Milestones along the way
A snapshot of where OVANS Construction Ltd has been — and where we're headed as our transportation and logistics offering grows.
Company Founded
OVANS Construction Ltd is established in Mbeya, Tanzania, taking on building, civil engineering and road construction work.
Active Project Portfolio
Current work includes the Nyasa District Market and the Litumbandosyi Irrigation Scheme, alongside branch operations from Mbinga.
Construction Meets Transportation
OVANS expands into dedicated transportation and logistics services, moving materials and equipment for our own sites and for clients.
A note from our Director
OVANS Construction Ltd is led by Director Valence C. Urio, whose experience contributing to infrastructure development in Tanzania continues to shape the standards our teams build and haul to today — responsibility, teamwork, self-control, excellence and truthfulness in every project.
Valence C. Urio
Director, OVANS Construction Ltd
Let's Build and Move Your Vision Forward.
Whether it's a building, civil works, a road, or getting equipment where it needs to be — our team is ready.