News releases

28.12.23
End of year updates from the Tideway eastern section team
Good progress is being made on the eastern section of Tideway as the year draws to a close. The year ahead will also see various milestones being delivered, including the connection of tunnels and construction of river walls and other key components.

19.12.23
Costain to chair NATO study to tackle impacts of climate change on global defences
Costain’s Professor Julian Hasinski has been selected to chair NATO’s first ever study into how the group should mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The study, led by the NATO Industrial Advisory Group (NIAG), will advise NATO on what operational changes need to occur in response to climate change and what investments are needed to future-proof its assets.

14.12.23
AI tech trials see Costain playing a key role in roadwork innovation
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, is providing pro bono support to two proposals to trial the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in National Highways projects in 2024.

11.12.23
Costain awarded contracts to provide strategic advice to the Department for Transport
Costain has been awarded four of the initial contracts under the Department for Transport’s STARThree framework, valued at £1.4m

30.11.23
Costain agrees extension to Network Rail contract
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been awarded an extension to its existing Service Partner Framework contract with Network Rail. The twelve-month extension runs until the end of January 2025, and is expected to be worth more than £5 million.

21.11.23
Gatwick Airport’s station upgrade enters into service
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has successfully completed works to ensure today’s entry into service of the upgraded Gatwick Airport station.

06.11.23
Costain cements position as key partner in the nuclear supply chain
• New contract to deliver support across eight nuclear power stations • Two-year contract worth £15m/yr with option to extend

02.11.23
Costain upgrades cooling towers ahead of schedule at Connah’s Quay Power Station
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has successfully completed packing upgrades on the cooling towers at Uniper’s Connah’s Quay power station, in Flintshire, North Wales.

23.10.23
Costain wins environmental award for reducing emissions by nearly 40% on M6
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has won a Green Apple award for significantly reducing the carbon footprint of their works on the M6 motorway.

18.10.23
Costain’s water team makes a splash at multiple industry awards
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has won two important industry awards, both of which demonstrate a commitment to carbon reduction in infrastructure projects and creating a more sustainable future.