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ELICONConstruction & Engineering

Built toLast.Built for Africa.

Elicon Construction & Engineering delivers structural steel fabrication, mining equipment manufacturing, and civil works across Zimbabwe and the SADC region — with 32 years of proven excellence.

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CIFOZ Category A

Certified Contractor

Steel Fabrication
Structural Engineering
Mining Equipment
Civil & Construction
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Services &
Capabilities

From structural steel fabrication to full mining plant installation — Elicon delivers precision engineering across every discipline.

Industrial steel fabrication workshop with welding sparks and structural steel beams in dim atmospheric lighting
Core Service

Steel Fabrication

Full-service steel fabrication using industrial machinery. Structural beams, custom components, precision-cut plate work up to 32mm — executed in our Bulawayo workshop.

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Mining Equipment

Gold, chrome & lithium processing plants. Jaw crushers, round mills, screw conveyors, ore bins, and separators — manufactured and installed with full backup service.

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Pipe Works

Fuel, water, steam, and sewer line installation. Zuva Petroleum accredited contractor for depot pipeworks and tank installations.

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Crane & Lifting Hire

Crane and lifting equipment hire for industrial and construction sites. Certified riggers and operators available.

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Civil & Construction

General construction, building, plumbing, painting, carpentry. Classroom blocks, shopping centres, water reticulation projects.

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Roofing Structures

Steel roofing structure design and installation for industrial, commercial, and institutional buildings.

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Tanks Manufacturing

Manufacturing of fuel and water storage tanks. Cement silos with metal platforms and safety railings.

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Structural steel framework construction site with workers installing steel beams against bright sky
Engineering

Structural Steel Works

Design and installation of structural steel beams, columns, and frameworks for industrial and commercial settings. Steel bridges and railway girders.

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Additional Capabilities

Screw ConveyorsChutesSteel BridgesRailway GirdersLab EquipmentSchool FurnitureSecurity FeaturesReinforcement SteelMachiningGeneral Repairs

Projects That
Define a Legacy

From university campuses to petroleum depots — 11 major projects across Zimbabwe, delivered on time and to specification.

Commercial shopping centre under construction with structural steel framework and workers installing roof beams, bright industrial setting
#01

100%

On-time delivery

Structural Steel

Client

ZESA Pension Fund

Fabrication and installation of roof structure and staircase for Parklands Shopping Centre, Bulawayo

Challenge

Large-span commercial roof requiring precision-engineered steel trusses and a compliant staircase within a tight construction programme.

Solution

Elicon fabricated and installed the full roof structure and staircase in-house, coordinating directly with the main contractor to meet handover milestones.

Completed & Delivered
University campus building with modern steel roof structure under clear sky, well-lit open environment
#02

2 Campuses

Delivered concurrently

Roofing Structures

Client

Midlands State University

Fabrication & installation of steel roof structures for Gweru and Mutare campuses

Challenge

Simultaneous delivery across two geographically separate campuses demanded tight logistics and consistent quality control.

Solution

Centralised fabrication in Bulawayo with phased site deployments ensured uniform standards across both Gweru and Mutare installations.

Completed & Delivered
Multi-storey building renovation with steel support beams and scaffolding in bright daylight
#03

Zero

Structural incidents

Structural Steel

Client

NRZ Pension Fund

Fabrication & installation of supporting steel beams for renovation of Princess Court, Bulawayo

Challenge

Structural reinforcement of an occupied multi-storey building required zero disruption to adjacent tenants during installation.

Solution

Beams were pre-fabricated off-site and installed in sequenced phases, minimising on-site work time and maintaining building safety throughout.

Completed & Delivered
Industrial petroleum depot with large storage tanks and pipeline systems in open daylight industrial setting
#04

Accredited

Zuva Petroleum contractor

Pipework & Tanks

Client

Zuva Petroleum

Depot pipeworks, tank & pump installations and general site & equipment repairs

Challenge

Petroleum infrastructure demands strict safety compliance, leak-free pipework, and minimal downtime during installation and repair works.

Solution

As a Zuva Petroleum Accredited Contractor, Elicon delivered certified pipework, tank installations, and ongoing maintenance to full regulatory standard.

Completed & Delivered
Water treatment plant infrastructure with circular tanks and steel pipework in open outdoor industrial setting
#05

100%

Capacity restored

Civil & Construction

Client

Bulawayo City Council

Waste water treatment plant rehabilitation project

Challenge

Ageing treatment infrastructure posed environmental and public health risks, requiring urgent rehabilitation without halting plant operations.

Solution

Elicon executed structural and mechanical rehabilitation works in live-plant conditions, restoring full treatment capacity for the city.

Completed & Delivered
Modern laboratory building with clean steel structures and bright interior lighting in academic setting
#06

Precision

Medical-grade tolerances

Steel Fabrication

Client

University of Zimbabwe

Fabrication and installation of lab structures for the Medical School

Challenge

Medical laboratory environments require precision-built structures that meet strict dimensional tolerances and hygiene-compatible finishes.

Solution

Custom steel lab structures were fabricated to architectural specification and installed with minimal disruption to the active academic campus.

Completed & Delivered
Agricultural industrial facility with steel fabricated structures and maintenance equipment in open daylight
#07

On schedule

Before crop season

Steel Fabrication

Client

Triangle Limited & Hippo Valley Estates

Fabrication and installation of various structures for off-crop season maintenance

Challenge

Off-crop maintenance windows are narrow — all fabrication and installation had to be completed before the next harvest season commenced.

Solution

Elicon mobilised a dedicated team to deliver multiple structure types within the compressed seasonal maintenance schedule.

Completed & Delivered
School building with newly installed steel roof structure in bright sunny outdoor environment
#08

1 Break

Full install completed

Roofing Structures

Client

Masiyephambili Junior School

Fabrication and installation of multi-purpose hall roof structure

Challenge

A school environment required safe, dust-free installation methods to protect learners and staff during the active school term.

Solution

Elicon pre-assembled roof trusses off-site and completed the installation during a scheduled school break, delivering a safe and durable structure.

Completed & Delivered

Additional projects include: Moray Primary School classroom block · Local Government Pension Fund roof repairs (Joyleen Buildings, Bard Real Estate) · Lobengula High School classroom block

32 Years of
Engineering
Excellence

Founded in Bulawayo in 1992 with just six employees, Elicon Construction & Engineering has grown into one of Zimbabwe's most trusted structural engineering and fabrication companies — serving clients from universities to mining houses across the SADC region.

Our diverse team of engineers, boilermakers, welders, machinists, riggers, coded welders, pipe fitters, fitter and turners, builders, plumbers, and carpenters brings decades of combined expertise to every project we undertake.

Engineering team working in industrial workshop with welding equipment and structural steel, warm workshop lighting
1992

Founded

12

Permanent Staff

10

Contract Workers

10

Students

To become a market leader in high class engineering and construction services at competitive prices throughout the SADC Region.

To be the preferred supplier of all quality engineering and construction products in the market.

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Provide excellent choice of products for this generation

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Exceed customer expectations with superior pricing

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Grow to claim 40% market share within 3 years

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Produce quality works in the best possible times

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Continuously engage in research to deliver the lowest prices at highest quality

Ephraim Ncube

Works Director

Draughtsman · BCom Marketing (Hons) · 20+ years in field · Apprenticed at Sullivans Engineers · With Elicon since 1995

Ishmael Ncube

Finance Director

BCom Accounting · CIMA Advanced Stage · Mentored at PPC Zimbabwe · With Elicon since 2003

Rejoice Ncube

Executive Director

Executive oversight of company operations and strategic direction across Zimbabwe and SADC region

Our Team Includes

EngineersBoilermakersWeldersMachinistsRiggersDraught PersonsCoded WeldersPipe FittersFitter & TurnersBuildersPlumbersCarpentersPainters

Affiliations &
Registrations

Fully registered and compliant with all Zimbabwe regulatory bodies. Accredited by key industry authorities for construction and engineering work.

CIFOZ

Category A Sub-Contractors · Class 17

Zuva Petroleum

Accredited Contractor

NSSA

National Social Security Authority

NEC Engineering

National Employment Council

NEC Construction

National Employment Council

ZIMRA

Zimbabwe Revenue Authority

ZIMDEF

Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund

PRAZ

Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe

Ministry of Tertiary Education

Accredited Apprentice Trainer

Midlands State University

Mr. Mapetere · Director of Works

+263 54 260233

NSV Consulting Engineers

Engineer Dube · Consulting Engineer

+263 29 263639

Zuva Petroleum

Mr. Pardon · Site Representative

+263 787 134473

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Project Today

Based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Serving clients across the SADC region. Contact us for quotes, engineering consultations, or project inquiries.

Physical Address

13 Coventry Street, Belmont, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

Postal Address

P.O. Box FM631, Famona, Bulawayo

13 Coventry Street

Belmont, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

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Banking Details

ZB Bank · Belmont Branch

Acc: 4304-368518-200

Standard Chartered · Bulawayo

Acc: 0100244086600

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