Costain Group controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2019
Suspension from the Prompt Payment Code
Costain was suspended from the UK Government’s Prompt Payment Code after failing to pay suppliers on time. The company was reinstated in July 2019.
2017
High Court proceedings over blacklisting
Unite announced High Court proceedings against twelve major contractors, including Costain, in relation to alleged construction-industry blacklisting.
2013
Construction Workers Compensation Scheme controversy
Costain was among contractors involved in launching a compensation scheme after the blacklist revelations. Trade unions criticised the scheme, with the GMB describing it as a public-relations exercise and a parliamentary committee characterising the move as bad faith.
2009
Construction industry blacklisting allegations
Costain was identified as a subscriber to the Consulting Association, an organisation exposed for operating an illegal construction-industry blacklist. Subsequent legal action and compensation-related proceedings involved the company.