Wates achieves bumper award success
Wates’ tally of accolades continues to grow with the announcement of a number of award wins during October 2021
Part of the national professional organisation, Constructing Excellence, G4C represents the young professional voice of the UK’s built environment industry. G4C is passionate about focusing on young people and showcasing the young talent in the industry and its aim is to create a platform for young people in the industry to connect, challenge and help shape its future.
Constructing Excellence G4C North East Awards
The latest industry accolades to be bestowed at the G4C North East Awards is the ‘Commitment to Employee Development’ where Wates demonstrated their industry-leading commitment to training and the development of their employees as well as ‘HE Student of the Year’ which was presented to Matthew Armstrong, Section Manager, for his passion, drive and commitment to the construction industry.
Constructing Excellence North East Awards
Earlier this month, Teesside University was announced ‘Client of the Year’ at the Constructing Excellence North East Awards for its excellent collaborative work on the Cornell Quarter accommodation project. Teesside University worked in collaboration with Wates Construction to design and construct the £21.4millon accommodation which welcomed students in October 2020.
Constructing Excellence G4C Yorkshire Awards
Continuing the awards success, Wates was presented with another three accolades at the Constructing Excellence G4C Yorkshire Awards with award wins in the ‘Commitment to Employee Development’ category as well as ‘Trainee of the Year’ for Lucy Ibbotson, Assistant Planner, demonstrating Lucy’s drive for continuous improvement and her determination to succeed and further progress her career. During the evening, Ryan Gagg, Assistant Project Engineer, was awarded a Highly Commended in the ‘Future Leader of the Year’ category.
Being recognised, whether it is for our innovation, build quality or the calibre of the team we employ, is wonderful and I believe is a clear acknowledgment of our continued commitment to improving our business and the work we do in the built environment. I’m delighted to share news of these latest award wins and warmly congratulate Matthew, Lucy and Ryan on receiving such important awards.”
Paul Dodsworth
Wates Construction North’s regional managing director