News releases
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07.09.23
A1 milestone reached with successful traffic switch
• Traffic has successfully been switched to the new Allerdene bridge • The milestone will optimise traffic flow and enhance connectivity at the Coal House junction
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29.08.23
Costain to provide blueprint for safety upgrades at UK airports
Infrastructure solutions company, Costain, has been selected by Manchester Airports Group to design critical civils upgrades to Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands airports. These upgrades will improve the quality and safety of customer journeys for the approximately 50 million passengers who use the airports each year.
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02.08.23
Costain announces new Energy Sector Director
Costain has made a key appointment in its Energy Department. Laura Hughes will join the business on 2 August, leading the team as Energy Sector Director.
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01.08.23
Costain to support leading water company on its environmental goals
• New contract with Yorkshire Water worth up to £7.15m • Contract will see Costain support the company in delivering its environmental ambitions • Contract also includes supporting Yorkshire Water on its Health & Safety needs
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17.07.23
Costain announces key contract extension
• United Utilities extends Costain contract into next water regulatory cycle • Two-year contract from May 2024 – May 2026 • Option for a further three-year extension
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03.07.23
New motorway junction and link roads open in Preston
- Scheme delivered on time and on budget - Project scored maximum in Considerate Constructors Scheme
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30.06.23
Costain’s water sector innovation recognised by industry
Costain’s water sector innovation recognised by industry
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22.06.23
Costain appointed to Magnox Decommissioning Framework
• Appointment will see Costain awarded a share of £485m • Six-year contract will support Magnox as it decommissions sites
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31.03.23
Costain welcomes Government’s commitment to green infrastructure in “Powering Up Britain” plan
Leading infrastructure business Costain has welcomed the Government’s commitment to clean, green energy and security in its newly-published Powering Up Britain plan. The plan sets out how the government will deliver UK energy security and Net Zero, and diversified, decarbonised and domestic energy production by investing in renewables and nuclear.
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16.03.23
Costain appoints new Strategic Development Director for Natural Resources
Jason Jones has been appointed to lead the Business Winning function within the Natural Resources division at Costain. As part of the divisional leadership team, he will work closely with the sector directors and key account directors to develop customer and industry relationships and grow new and existing business across energy, water and defence and nuclear.