Northumberland: £260m A1 dualling upgrade set to start
The Government has finally given the go-ahead for the dualling of a 13-mile stretch of the A1 between Morpeth and Ellingham in Northumberland, including construction of a new dual carriageway bypassing the existing A1 between Priests Bridge and Burgham Park. Main contractor Costain has been waiting for the green light on the long-delayed £260m project, […]
Costain project aims to revolutionise tunnel infrastructure installation with robotic AI
A consortium of mechanical and civil engineering, and robotic automation industry leaders, including Tunnel Engineering Services (UK) Ltd (TES), i3D robotics (i3D), the Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC), Costain, and VVB Engineering, has developed the first robotic and AI solution set to revolutionise the installation of mechanical and civil services in tunnels. Traditionally, installing these services […]
Successful trial of concrete sensor technology benefits major road projects
Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has made significant time and efficiency savings for its customers after using new concrete sensor technology. Costain’s materials engineers have been using Maturix’s concrete sensors to keep track of the strength and temperature of setting concrete. The technology has been deployed across a number of Costain’s projects in the road, […]
Costain and Enterprise drive new electric van pilot
The infrastructure solutions company Costain has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites. The pilot programme, in partnership with Enterprise Flex E-Rent, tested the use of electric vehicles in construction projects, with electric vans trialled across a range of different teams and […]
Costain to partner with Transport for London on two major road projects
The infrastructure solutions company Costain has been appointed by Transport for London to progress two major refurbishment projects at Gallows Corner Flyover and Brent Cross Interchange. It’s expected the projects will ease congestion and improve the safety, reliability and quality of passenger journeys on the capital’s road network. At Gallows Corner Flyover, Costain will create […]
Costain wins contract to deliver decarbonisation across UK transport infrastructure
Costain has confirmed that it has won four contracts under the Department for Transport’s Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree Framework. The framework will see Costain and lead partner, GHD, provide specialist consultancy advice to the UK government as it delivers critical UK transport infrastructure across road, rail, and aviation. […]
Building bridges during major A1 upgrade, with Mabey Hire’s propping expertise
When it came to installing the new Allerdene bridge as part of a multimillion-pound National Highways upgrade to the A1 network, temporary works was a critical element given the poor ground conditions on site. Costain turned to Mabey Hire for its expertise. The A1 is a critical part of the UK’s highway network, with the […]
Costain named Strategic Delivery Partner to Bradford Council
Infrastructure solutions company Costain has been reappointed as Bradford Council’s Strategic Delivery Partner, in a contract which is valued at up to £5m and will initially run for two years. Costain will provide project, programme and commercial management services to support the successful design and delivery of a portfolio of capital investment programmes worth circa […]
Case Study: Reaching milestones on the motorway: Costain achieves 37% reduction in idling on M6 project
Britain’s Strategic Road Network (SRN) has been the backbone of the nation’s connectivity for decades. But as demands on our roads evolve, so does our commitment to updating and enhancing them. A collaboration between Costain, WSP, Flannery, and Forkers, the Smart Motorway Programme (SMP) Alliances’ recent M6 project is a perfect example of this commitment. […]
Costain appointed to deliver major London road upgrade
Transport for London has commissioned infrastructure solutions company, Costain, to provide detailed design and construction services for the second phase of improvements to the A40, one of London’s key east-west arteries. The upgrades are being designed improve the safety and quality of customer journeys through this section of the road, which is used by 96,000 […]
