12 November 2009

A Costain joint venture project, the construction of the breakwater at the Energia Costa Azul LNG Terminal in Mexico, has won a British Expertise* International Award.

The Costa Azul breakwater is one of the largest offshore caisson breakwaters in the world. The Scott Wilson Group, structural designer for the China Harbour Costain Joint Venture team, won the award for the Major Consultancy Project of the Year. Warren Hibbs, the Costain Project Director for the contract, represented the project team at the awards ceremony.

The British Expertise International Awards recognise excellence in design, planning, management and construction of overseas projects. They support the continued outstanding success of UK professional services throughout the world.

* British Expertise is the leading UK private sector organisation for British companies offering professional services internationally. The 210 member companies range from large general consultancies to specialist individuals. They offer their services across a wide range of sectors and in almost every country in the world. They have a high reputation for quality.

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