Strategic Acquisition Rhead Group was acquired by Costain, expanding the latter's programme management and advisory capabilities. For sales, target clients seeking integrated engineering solutions with strong project management and advisory services could be receptive to Costain’s extended offering post-acquisition.

Water Sector Focus Recent news highlights new or ongoing work with United Utilities, Anglian Water, and a joint venture involving water infrastructure partners. This signals a strong opportunity to pursue water utility clients with end-to-end delivery capabilities and collaborative project delivery models.

Infrastructure Momentum Active engagements in housing access roads and large-scale infrastructure programs (Norfolk West Winch, Gatwick framework) indicate an appetite for public sector and regional infrastructure contracts. Sales prospects include councils and transport authorities seeking trusted delivery partners.

Collaborative Delivery Partnerships and joint ventures (SPA with Jacobs and Mott MacDonald Bentley; HS2 related collaboration) demonstrate a capability to operate within multi-party environments. This can be leveraged to win complex, risk-shared projects requiring integrated teams.

Technology Enablement The tech stack includes TOGAF, Visio, Selenium, Preact, Google Maps and WebRTC, signaling a capability to deliver architecture-led, digital-enabled projects. Position offerings around digital transformation, BIM-like governance, and efficient program management to attract tech-forward clients.