Construction firm, Costain, has reported a a £900 m revenue this year, which is ahead of the comparable figure last year.

The company reported a good performance in all sectors and said the current level of tendering activity for new work remains high.

A spokesperson for Costain said: "Our Civil Engineering operations, which represent over 85% of the Group’s order book and incorporate our Environment and Infrastructure related activities, are performing very well and have made excellent progress with a number of significant new orders secured since 1 January 2009.

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"In Environment, which includes the Group's activities in the water, waste and marine markets, Costain, in joint venture, won a major 10-year contract with Severn Trent with an estimated total value of £400 million, commencing with the next Asset Management Period, AMP5, which begins in April 2010."

The group was also chosen earlier this year, in a joint venture, as one one of several contractors for Crossrail's advance works framework agreement, which has a potential value in excess of £250 million and a four-year duration.

(CD/JM)