News releases
21.09.23
New milestone reached in A30 dualling scheme in Cornwall
Costain, the sustainable infrastructure solutions company has reached another milestone in their work on the A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross dualling scheme in Cornwall. Video footage shows the 32-year-old Tolgroggan bridge between Scorrier and Boxheater near Redruth, being dismantled and removed during a full weekend closure of the road.
15.09.23
Costain to work on 16 Severn Trent sites as part of an £80m package
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, will use its environmental expertise to work on 16 sites in Severn Trent’s portfolio. The work, which is worth £79.83m, is within the previously announced framework agreement and part of Severn Trent’s Capital Delivery Framework. It will be delivered over the next four years, straddling both the existing and new regulatory periods (AMP7 & AMP8).
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
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.
15.08.23
Costain cuts its own emissions by 38% on journey to net zero
Company’s latest Carbon Reduction Plan shows big reduction in Scope 1 emissions Scope 2 emissions cut by 19% Emission intensity down by 10%
03.08.23
Costain Group builds on ESG plans with £85m sustainability-linked loan refinancing
• One of the UK’s leading construction and engineering firms sets ambitious sustainability targets in its 3 year refinancing to 24 September 2026 • HSBC UK Bank and Lloyds Bank acted as joint sustainability coordinators for the refinancing
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.
02.08.23
Costain to provide specialist strategic advice to UK Government
• Costain, together with partner GHD, selected as key suppliers on Department for Transport’s advisory framework • Framework total value up to £600m
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