The project to fit out M&S’ newest store in the iconic Battersea Power Station development presented an entirely fresh set of challenges.

We recently transformed the Sir Michael Uren building at Imperial College London (ICL) over an 11-week programme.

We’ve completed work on a new seven-story mixed-use building behind the iconic Piccadilly Lights in central London, transforming a previously disused space into shops, workspaces and apartments.

In this blog, Peter Jones, Wates Senior Sustainability and Environmental Advisor, shares how, together with client Landsec, Wates has delivered a sustainable workplace with an impressive biodiversity net gain and embodied carbon reduction at the flagship building project behind the lights at Piccadilly Circus:  Lucent.

We caught up with our Senior Design Manager, Sandra Weerasinghe, and Ada’s Director of Operations, Sophie Clifton, to reflect on the importance of shared values when working together.

We’re set to expand our presence in London with the appointment of our housing maintenance services team  to deliver Brent Council’s Major Works programme across its social housing portfolio.

Havering Council and Wates have celebrated five years as Joint Venture (JV) partners on our pioneering estates regeneration project with a day of celebrations.

We have recently concluded our joint competition with Lloyds Banking Group to identify the next generation of sustainability innovations that will support Lloyds Banking Group in achieving its’ operational climate pledges.

’Speed to Market: Life Sciences Buildings‘ draws on expert knowledge to demystify the intricacies of building in the science sector.

We have started refurbishment works at Ada’s new London Victoria campus, transforming a former secondary school into a National College for Digital Skills.

We have been appointed by leading housing association, L&Q to deliver maintenance and fire safety works to 13,400 homes as part of a 15-year, major works programme worth up to £300m a year.

More much-needed housing will soon be a reality in Wembley following an agreement with Brent Council to develop 304 new homes.

This high-profile development project will deliver a new seven-story mixed-use building with two basement levels.

A new build mixed-use development of 370 residential apartments, retail units, community hall and low cost employment space, set around a landscaped courtyard podium deck over basement car parking.

A 12 year joint venture partnership to breathe new life into the community of Havering.

Converting dormant floors into COVID-19 wards.

We have embedded social value throughout our business and strive to be increasingly effective and creative in the ways we engage with and inspire communities for the better.

The Community Centre on the ground floor provides valuable resources and enjoys access to an outdoor garden room and creche, whilst the Health Centre above will provide new modern consultation and surgery rooms.