News releases
29.09.22
Costain reaffirms commitment to the Armed Forces
At a ceremony at the Ministry of Defence offices in Whitehall, Costain CEO Alex Vaughan re-signed the Armed Forces Covenant and announced our policy to offer job interviews for all serving personnel transitioning to civilian life.
27.09.22
Appointment of Chair Designate and Non-Executive Director
Costain is pleased to announce that Kate Rock will be appointed to the Board on 1 November 2022 as an independent Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate and will assume the role of Chair from 1 December 2022.
21.09.22
Costain installs the UK’s first 3D printed concrete water chamber
Costain has supported United Utilities and technology innovators ChangeMaker3D to advise, deliver and install the first 3D printed concrete chamber for testing in the UK water sector to significantly reduce carbon, cost, and time.
08.09.22
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are deeply saddened by the death of Her Majesty the Queen. She sought to improve lives wherever she could during her remarkable life of public service. All of us at Costain send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family, and everyone else who is grieving at this very sad time.
10.08.22
Costain brings local green solutions to National Highways’ A30 road upgrade in Cornwall
Costain is delivering nine miles of dual carriageway to unlock congestion on the last remaining single carriageway section of the A30 between the Chiverton and Carland Cross roundabouts near Truro.
01.07.22
Costain to design vital upgrades to the Piccadilly line
Costain has been appointed by Transport for London (TfL) to design critical upgrades to the signalling infrastructure on the Piccadilly line to improve passenger journeys across the capital.
30.06.22
Costain sponsors historic solo expedition to the South Pole
Renowned British explorer ‘Polar Preet’ has announced her next challenging expedition – to become the first woman to complete a solo, unsupported crossing of Antarctica.
27.06.22
Costain appoints Sandra Johnson as Head of Public Affairs and Policy
Sandra brings considerable experience of UK government having spent 17 years working across a number of departments, including the Cabinet Office, Home Office, BEIS and HMRC. Over that time she has been instrumental in building relationships and strategic networks, both within and outside government, to support policy implementation.
21.06.22
Launch of Hydrogen South West consortium to accelerate the transition to a net zero future
Costain one of nine leading organisations that have joined forces to drive the development of a hydrogen infrastructure ecosystem.
20.06.22
Costain appoints Nicole Geoghegan as General Counsel and Company Secretary
Costain has appointed Nicole Geoghegan as general counsel and company secretary, replacing Sharon Harris who is leaving the business in July. Nicole will start and join the Executive Board on 1 July 2022.