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Our Vision

Engineering Better Lives

Our purpose at COVA goes beyond engineering - it is centred around "Engineering Better Lives".

We believe that our responsibility extends beyond technical expertise, and we are committed to creating an environment where every person who works at COVA experiences personal growth and leaves a better person than when they started.

Engineering Better Lives is at the heart of everything we do, shaping our actions and inspiring us to make a meaningful difference beyond the boundaries of engineering. 

Our History

A Moment in Time

  • Founded

    Lincoln Scott purchased Hanson Joseph Patterson (local Tasmanian consulting firm) and traded as Lincoln Scott

  • Changed ownership as Lincoln Scott Tasmania

    Changed to local ownership as Lincoln Scott Tasmania

  • Changed name to EMF Consultants

  • Opened Launceston Office

  • Merged with Stephenson Maunsell & Partners

    Merged with Stephenson Maunsell & Partners in Hobart and changed name to Stephenson EMF Consultants

  • Changed name to SEMF

    Acronym changed to Scientists Engineers Managers Facilitators

  • Opened Sydney Office

  • Acquired Stastra Page ECS

    Acquired Strasta Page Engineering Consulting Services

  • Opened Melbourne Office

  • Acquired Austek Engineering

    Acquired Austek Engineering

  • Acquired John Vroland & Associates

    Acquired John Vroland & Associates

  • Acquired Tattersall Engineering Consultants

    Acquired Tattersall Engineering Consultants

  • Acquired EAW

    Acquired Earth Air Water Consulting and Monitoring Pty Ltd (EAW)

  • Rebrand to COVA

    Rebrand to COVA

  • Acquired ACH Management and established Offices across Asia

    Opened offices in Singapore (Singapore), Bangkok (Thailand) and Phnom Penh (Cambodia)

  • Established office in Auckland

  • Established office in Taipei City

  • Established office in Tokyo and Singapore

  • Established offices in Manilla (The Philippines) and Ho Chin Minh (Vietnam)

Our Promise

PEOPLE
Experienced, expert and innovative, it’s our ability however, to focus on working alongside our clients with open communication and mutual respect that drives our continued success.

SOLUTIONS
We are problem solvers, constantly striving for the highest value, most elegant solutions to large scale projects.

HONESTY
We all know that all projects are subject to change of direction. It’s how we deal with it collaboratively and honestly that sets us apart.

13 Countries

15 Cities

40+ years

Executive Leadership

Allan Waitzer

Chairman of the Board | Executive Director

Ben Evans

Group Managing Director | Chief Executive Officer

Simon Little

Executive Director - Australia

Kerr Thomson

General Manager - Asia

Pit Wah Chung

Finance Manager

Building & Property - Australia

Simon Little

Executive Director - Australia

Gerard Mckone

Senior Design Manager | State Leader - VIC

Maciej Jankowiak

Senior Design Manager | State Leader - TAS

Regional Leadership

Gerard Mckone

Senior Design Manager | State Leader - VIC

Maciej Jankowiak

Senior Design Manager | State Leader - TAS

Leila Rostom

Country Leader - Cambodia

Justin Landis

Country Leader - Philippines

Caleb Cooper

Country Leader - Vietnam

COVA News

In: People & Culture 16 March 2026

COVA Cambodia - Joined the IWD 2026

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In: People & Culture 11 March 2026

Meet the Team - Gerard Mckone

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In: Waste Processing, B&P Asia 02 March 2026

COVA Cambodia - Waste Management Training

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In: B&P Asia 24 February 2026

GATO Tower's Sales Gallery Ground Opening

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In: B&P Aus 16 February 2026

COVA Cambodia Participates in Limkokwing Career Fair

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In: People & Culture 03 February 2026

Meet the Team - Benjamin Tai

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Accreditations & Pre-qualifications

 COVA's Quantity Surveying team are RICS Certified.

   

COVA operates a JAZ-ANZ accredited (3rd party certified) Integrated Management System (IMS) that complies with the following International and Australian standards.

COVA are also pre-qualified with the following Australian Government Schemes:

 

Our Commitments

COVA is committed to transparency, accountability and responsible governance. Our corporate governance framework is supported by a series of formal charters that define the roles, responsibilities and oversight structures guiding the organisation. These charters outline our approach to board governance, risk management, financial accoutability and technology oversight.

Our Promise

Sustainability

Our engineers are experts in providing advice as to the improvement of building and design and industrial processes to achieve sustainable outcomes.

From safe handling and removal of hazardous substances to environmental audits and environmental management plans, our aim is to continually drive...

 At COVA we understand the importance of sustainability in all aspects of our work. Our commitment to sustainable practices is at the core of our business ethos and guides us in all our decision-making processes.

We believe that sustainable development is the key to building a better future for ourselves, our clients, and the communities we serve. We are committed to minimizing our environmental impact, conserving natural resources, and reducing our carbon footprint.