Our #water sector director, Gerard Shore has written for Water Industry Journal on how an enterprise model can increase the successful delivery of #AMP8 investment programmes. Gerard outlines the benefits of the model and how at Costain we’re applying technology, together with new thinking from our experience in the road and rail sectors, to support the delivery of efficient, resilient and life-improving water and wastewater infrastructure. Check out the article in full: https://bit.ly/43Dz291 #TransformingPerformance
Costain Group PLC
Civil Engineering
Improving people's lives through connected, sustainable infrastructure
About us
Costain helps to improve people’s lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet thrive. We shape, create and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We are organised around our customers anticipating and solving their challenges and helping to improve performance. By bringing together our unique mix of construction, consulting and digital experts we engineer and deliver sustainable, efficient and practical solutions. Our ambition is to become a net zero business by 2035, while enhancing biodiversity and natural capital, and we have plans in place to deliver this. We are committed to procure responsibly and to be an inclusive and accessible business for all, enabling us to be our best while focusing on the outcomes that we deliver for people and planet. At Costain, we have a vibrant, challenging and growing business – an environment that provides tremendous opportunities for everybody. We're looking for curious, collaborative and courageous people who'll help transform the performance of the infrastructure ecosystem across the UK. For more information about our careers go to www.costain.com/careers Today, we employ around 3,500 people and have been named in the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2023.
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- 1865
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- Engineering and technology led solutions, Integrated services across the asset lifecycle, Advisory and concept development, Specialist design, Programme management, Complex project delivery, Technology integration, and Asset optimisation and support
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Fantastic news from the Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture and a huge milestone in the construction of HS2 (High Speed Two) Ltd, with the tunnel boring machine (TBM) Caroline having completed a five-mile tunnel drive under London. The 2,050-tonne TBM broke through overnight, having installed a total of 4,217 concrete tunnel rings! This milestone means the Northolt Tunnel, which will take high-speed trains from the outer edge of the capital at West Ruislip into the new Old Oak Common super-hub station in west London, is now 93% complete. TBM Caroline was launched in October 2022 with teams working around the clock since then to operate the machine and create the new tunnel shaft. She is the second machine to reach Green Park Way, following TBM Sushila which completed its drive earlier in the year. Congratulations to the project team! #TransformingPerfomance #Rail
Today our tunnel boring machine (TBM) Caroline, completed a 5-mile tunnel drive under London, reaching the Green Park Way vent shaft in Ealing. The machine is 1 of 4 giant tunnelling machines being deployed to build the railway’s Northolt Tunnel. The 2,050-tonne TBM broke through into an underground reception can filled with foam concrete, and installed the 4,217th concrete tunnel ring to complete the 5-mile stretch of tunnel. Watch the full video here 🎥- https://ow.ly/sVo850VtK7E Skanska Costain STRABAG Joint Venture
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We know that by creating the right environment, our people can be safe, healthy and well, and are engaged and motivated to deliver for our customers. That's why we're supporting #FinancialWellbeingMonth, a campaign created by the teams at MHFA England®, FinWELL Training and the Ripple Suicide Prevention Charity. Financial worries are one of the biggest triggers for stress and #mentalhealth so we're proud to work with FinWELL Training, to help our people understand, measure and improve their financial well-being 🧠 As well as the FinWell sessions we’re providing our people with support and guidance on: 🤹 how to manage your finances 📊 how to track spending and saving 📅 what actions you can take now and for your future. Find out more about Costain’s total reward environment that motivates, engages and delivers personal and business excellence 👉 https://bit.ly/3B94Y95 Check out our current vacancies here https://bit.ly/42VUfL2 #FWM25 #ImprovingPeoplesLives
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James Neve, our production thinking lead, recently spoke to New Civil Engineer about how Costain is applying standardisation principles and production thinking – our combination of modern methods of construction with new technologies and materials - to our #AMP8 projects in the #water sector. James discusses the growing prominence of modular #construction techniques, why customers, contractors and the supply chain all benefit from their application, and what barriers still need to be broken down to enable wider adoption across #infrastructure sectors. You can read James’s thoughts in the New Civil Engineer article here: https://bit.ly/4j8bUUz You can also learn more about production thinking and some of the projects where we have successfully applied the approach: https://bit.ly/4c2aSXU #SustainableInfrastructure #TransformingPerformance
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We’re excited to be bringing our skills, experience and expertise to support Network Rail in delivering critical upgrades to rail #infrastructure and improving people’s lives. Commenting on the news, our #rail sector director Alistair Geddes, said: “Improving rail infrastructure in the North of England is not just about connecting people and places, it’s about creating a sustainable future for the region, driving economic prosperity and transforming communities.” #SustainableInfrastructure
We’re thrilled to announce that WSP in the UK & Ireland, in partnership with Mott MacDonald (MWJV), has been appointed to Network Rail’s £300m Northern Powerhouse Rail Development & Design Partnership Framework! 🚆 This transformative project will revolutionise rail travel across the North of England, connecting key economic hubs like Liverpool, Leeds, Bradford, and York. As part of the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom’s Integrated Rail Plan, it’s a game-changer for regional connectivity, offering faster, greener, and more reliable journeys. 🌍✨ MWJV, supported by Costain Group PLC as its Strategic Construction Partner, will lead multidisciplinary design and advisory services. The first contract that will be awarded to one of the suppliers on the DDPF will focus on improvements to the York (Colton Junction) to Newcastle route. This is a pivotal step towards delivering a connected and thriving region. We’re proud to support this landmark programme, which has the potential to drive economic growth, enhance sustainability, and improve travel experiences for millions. #WeAreWSP #NorthernPowerhouseRail #SustainableTravel
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London’s super sewer, Tideway London, is fully connected and is already making the River Thames greener, healthier and cleaner. Our CEO, Alex Vaughan, has written about the role #infrastructure plays in making the UK more #resilient to a changing climate and growing population. Through the creation of connected, sustainable infrastructure, we’re enabling people and the planet to thrive. Read his blog to find out more 👇 #SustainableInfrastructure
Resilience isn’t built in boardrooms or policy papers – it’s built into the very foundations of the infrastructure projects we’re delivering at Costain Group PLC. Projects like Tideway London, which last month was fully activated and is a shining example of how infrastructure can shape a greener, more resilient, and more sustainable future. Please take a moment to read my reflections on this incredible project. #SustainableInfrastructure
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🤔 What is ‘production thinking’? This approach, pioneered by Costain, combines modern methods of construction with new technologies and materials, to deliver #infrastructure more efficiently and sustainably. Production thinking helps us deliver predictable, best-in-class solutions for our customers, which help create a more prosperous, resilient, and decarbonised UK. In this Insight article, we’ve unpacked the benefits of production thinking and how it differs from traditional methods of #construction 🏗️ https://bit.ly/4c2aSXU #TransformingPerformance #SustainableInfrastructure
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It’s vital the UK takes the steps needed to deliver critical #infrastructure projects in a consistent, predictable and strategic way. That’s why our CEO, Alex Vaughan, has signed this letter in support of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. #SustainableInfrastructure #TransformingPerformance
Today, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill receives its Second Reading in Parliament. MPs will decide whether to support the Bill's measures to accelerate and improve the delivery of critical infrastructure across the UK or keep the industry tied up in bureaucratic red tape. In an open letter published in The i, alongside the CEOs of 13 of the largest Tier One contractors and consultants, we called on MPs to support the Bill in its entirety. Robust debate is crucial, but we urge parliamentarians and Government to approach the Bill with the focus and urgency required to grasp the scale of this opportunity. This is about delivering a modern, world-class, and affordable infrastructure system. The stakes couldn't be higher. The UK cannot afford to wait. Now is the time for leadership and action. Chris Ball John Wilkinson Alex Vaughan Kate Kenny Andrew Davies Cathal O'Rourke Mark Reynolds James Harris Scott Wardrop Paul Reilly https://lnkd.in/euzugK2y
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Together with our partners Transport for London, we’re starting refurbishment of the Gallows Corner Flyover. The flyover is a critical #road for the London economy, helping to drive prosperity, mobility and support economic growth. After creating a detailed design, we’re beginning the on-site works for this complex structure, which was built in the 1970s and requires significant refurbishment to continue operating safely. The project will allow the removal of current speed and weight restrictions, reduce local congestion and improve the resilience, reliability and quality of journeys on London’s road network. Read more about the work we’ll be doing here 👉 https://bit.ly/3TvK0ri #TransformingPerformance #ImprovingPeoplesLives
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We’ve been selected by Urenco Capenhurst as programme delivery partner for new and upgraded #infrastructure at its site in Cheshire. Urenco’s Capenhurst site provides uranium enrichment services to produce fuel for civil #nuclear power stations in the UK and around the world to generate low-carbon electricity. Our role will see us lead and deliver an integrated programme that will build #energy resilience and help ensure the supply of safe, low-carbon electricity that’s critical for creating a sustainable future. Our contract, which is expected to be for a minimum of three years, is part of our strategic focus on growth in strong markets and building a resilient customer mix. Read more about the news 👉 https://bit.ly/41M1OBQ #SustainableInfrastructure
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