Wates group exceeds £2 billion turnover
Wates Group today announces highest-ever turnover and underlying profit in the company’s 127-year history.
Read moreSearch for sustainable innovations launched to help leading banks and building societies reach net zero
Wates has teamed up with members of the financial services sector to launch sustainable innovations call out in a bid to boost emerging green innovators across the UK.
Read moreOur property services arm announces profit increase
Our property services has published an annual review for 2023 revealing significant business growth alongside their acquisition of property services business Liberty, growing their capabilities to include heating and compliance.
Read moreWayne Flannery appointed Managing Director of Construction West region
Wayne brings a wealth of experience and insight, having spent the past eight years in various director-level positions at ISG, where he led projects across both the private and public sectors.
Read moreWates appoints Phillippa Prongué as new Executive Managing Director
Wates has today announced Phillippa Prongué as the new Executive Managing Director of its growing Residential business.
Read moreNew Managing Director announced for Liberty
After overseeing the transition of Liberty to Wates, Ray Jones has decided to leave the business following six years as Group Managing Director.
Read moreBudget 2024: Eoghan O’Lionaird, CEO, welcomes investment into affordable housing, improved schools, and decarbonising homes, to support thriving communities
Following today’s Autumn Budget, our Chief Executive, Eoghan O’Lionaird has shared his thoughts on the announcements made.
Read moreWe helped the dio raise £55,000 for the Veterans Foundation in D-Day cycling challenge
To commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day this summer, our group public sector director, Stephen Beechey, undertook a bike ride through the historic landscapes of Normandy, France, to raise funds for the Veterans Foundation while paying tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Read moreSocial Housing Fund Wave 3 is open now
From today, local authorities and housing associations can apply for funding to carry out retrofit projects that will improve the energy efficiency of their homes.
Read morePlanning submitted for 138 new affordable homes in Havering
The homes represent phase two of the Harold Hill Town Centre vision aimed at revitalising the area with high-quality new shops and services
Read moreWe have successfully rolled out our first-ever Employability Course at HMP Stocken.
The six-week course covered a range of subjects, including CVs, Disclosures, Barriers to Work, AI, Interview Skills, Job Searches, and much more.
Read moreWe’ve been appointed to retrofit over 400 Orbit homes
We have been appointed by Orbit, one of the UK’s foremost not-for-profit housing groups, to undertake a retrofit programme for 410 homes over two years, marking the start of a long-term partnership to help decarbonise Orbit’s homes.
Read moreEnhancing construction efficiency through collaborative supply chain management
Developing long-term mutually successful relationships with supply chain partners is the key to delivering cutting edge, transformative, and large, complex projects.
Read moreGrowing our net zero portfolio with £4.3m SHDF Wave 2.1 contract
We’ve been appointed to deliver a £4.3m Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.1 contract on behalf of The Hyde Group, further strengthening our position as a leader in social housing retrofit.
Read moreExpanding into blue light through Hampshire & Isle of Wight appointment
We’ve been appointed by Hampshire and Isle of Wight’s Fire & Rescue Service and Police & Crime Commissioner to deliver a four-year facilities management (FM) contract across approximately 150 sites.
Read moreReflections on the SteelZero Event: Decarbonising steel for a net zero future
I recently had the pleasure of attending the SteelZero event organised by The Climate Group alongside Bekir Andrews, our Environmental Sustainability Director, and Mark Craig, Regional Director for London Construction.
Read moreThe Building Safety Act: What does competency look like for the building envelope sector?
The introduction of the Building Safety Act (2022) saw the dawn of a new era for the construction industry. The Act applies to all buildings and requires the industry to actively demonstrate competence, defined as skills, knowledge, experience and behaviour.
Read moreCommitted to sustainable placemaking
Putting sustainability at the heart of land promotion to deliver better outcomes for all.
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