News releases
11.05.21
Tideway East’s Costain Vinci Bachy (CVB) Joint Venture TBM removal plan increases milestone success
A major landmark has been achieved on Tideway London with tunnel boring machine (TBM) Ursula lifted from the Chambers Wharf shaft after completing her role tunnelling the 7.6km Central section from Battersea to Bermondsey.
27.04.21
Costain joins Cisco-led consortium to enhance security of IoT data
Costain has joined a Cisco-led consortium of partners that will demonstrate how artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain can robustly secure Internet of Things (IoT) networks through i-Trace, a part-government funded, co-innovation project that will serve as a step forward in the digital transformation of national infrastructure.
21.04.21
Costain secures position on Hydrogen Advisory Council Working Group and as Chair of the Decarbonised Gas Alliance
Costain has secured important roles on a the Hydrogen Advisory Council Working Group and the Decarbonised Gas Alliance. These advisory groups support regional and national decarbonisation projects to deliver the Government’s net zero carbon vision and improve lives in communities.
19.03.21
Network Rail appoints Costain to strategic national rail framework
Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded a place on Network Rail’s Operational Programme Delivery framework.
17.03.21
Next phase of project to decarbonise industry in South Wales receives funding
The South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC) deployment project, led by Costain, has been granted phase two funding of nearly £20m following successful completion of Phase One assessments looking at decarbonisation schemes and the infrastructure required for a hydrogen economy in South Wales.
24.02.21
Costain wins place on strategic framework for TfL
Costain has been awarded a place on Transport for London’s six-year Surface Transport Infrastructure Construction Framework (STIC), enabling safer and more sustainable journeys on London’s roads.
02.02.21
Greener tunnelling for London’s super sewer
The Thames Tideway Tunnel reached a significant milestone as the final tunnel boring machine (TBM) Selina broke ground to the east of Chambers Wharf on 8 January.
20.01.21
Infrastructure giants unite to develop advanced drone system for the urban environment
A consortium of 16 entities led by specialist drone command and control solution developer, sees.ai, including road, rail and telecoms infrastructure giants, Skanska Costain STRABAG working in partnership with HS2, has won a share of £30 million to develop and test a remotely operated drone system for industrial and urban environments.
11.01.21
Costain to partner with U-Battery developments Ltd on modular nuclear reactor design
Costain, the smart infrastructure solutions company is collaborating with U-Battery Developments Ltd to develop an advanced modular reactor (AMR) which is being funded by the UK Department of Business as part of the Energy and Industrial Strategy's Energy Innovation Portfolio.
21.12.20
Costain Skanska Joint Venture sets a new standard for social value on major infrastructure projects
At the Costain Skanska Joint Venture (CSjv) we are marking a significant milestone. By the end of 2020, we will have employed over 200 previously unemployed people on the HS2 Enabling Works Programme and reached over 11,000 young people in schools.