Case Study: Costain drives programme accountability with Aphex

Costain drives accountability on the A19 with Aphex and a £125 million programme

Costain, working on the £125 million A19 Testo's junction improvement project, faced the challenge of getting engineers and delivery teams, who held the detailed knowledge, to actively participate in planning beyond just the immediate short-term. Planning Manager Neil Kendrew wanted to foster a sense of ownership and accountability for the programme. The team needed a solution, which they found in Aphex, to engage engineers in the planning process and reduce time-consuming manual administrative tasks.

By implementing Aphex, Costain created a collaborative planning environment that empowered engineers to become "mini-planners." The tool automated the tracking of key metrics like the Planned Percent Complete, eliminating wasteful administrative work and freeing up time for more valuable problem-solving and creative thinking. The results included a more engaged and accountable team, a dynamic working environment that proved resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, and a streamlined weekly planning cycle that provided clear visibility into performance and success rates.

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