Assisting Social Enterprises to Succeed

ASSETS is a six-month business support programme for social enterprises in the construction industry supply chain which are aiming to scale their operations and secure larger contracts. We are working together with the Impact Hub King’s Cross  on a pilot business mentoring programme with the shared goal of supporting social or environmental impact-driven suppliers to improve…

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Decarbonising Health Estates Partnership

Led by Wates, the Decarbonising Health Estates Partnership (DHEP) is a new, multi-disciplinary team of built environment specialists including British engineering company, Arup and the international architectural practice, HKS Architects.

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Sir James Wates CBE and Will Bayley MBE in conversation

Sir James Wates CBE, and Will Bayley MBE, have joined forces to discuss the importance of inclusivity and diversity.

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Wates and Lloyds Banking Group join forces to drive environmental sustainability

Wates Group and Lloyds Banking Group are working together to pioneer sustainable technologies in a bid to accelerate the built environment’s transition to net zero carbon.

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FlexTheUK Campaign

Wates has partnered with Working families’ #FlexTheUK campaign, which aims to drive national conversations about flexible working.

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Wates Community Learning Hub

To help further enhance the wellbeing of residents, we are proud to launch Wates Community Learning, a digital platform providing access to over 50 nationally accredited courses.

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Six step plan for managing the safe return to the workplace.

We have prepared guidelines and a simple video animation outlining key activities to be undertaken. WATCH THE VIDEO ANIMATION.

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The RetroFit Challenge

We are proud to sponsor the Retrofit Challenge. The event will delve into the housing sector’s biggest priorities.

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MYTHBUSTERS – what it’s really like to work in the built environment

Hear from some of our apprentices and trainees below who are helping to break down the common myths about apprenticeships in construction.

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Creating a path to zero carbon homes

Helping landlords meet their zero carbon targets across their housing portfolio

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Working together to combat Covid-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented major challenges to both our industry and our business, but it has also brought to the fore some incredible positives.

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A career in the built environment: There’s something for everyone.

2020 National Apprenticeship Week – Hear from some of our apprentices who are breaking down the common myths about apprenticeships in construction.

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Response to consultation on the recruitment and retention of women into construction

The Built Environment announced an Inquiry to examine how the recruitment and retention of more women into construction

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