Why the construction industry must avoid gender sterotypes

Amy Smith, Partnership Director and Co-Chair of the Parents and Carers Network tells Fawcett why the construction industry must avoid gender stereotypes, and encourage girls and young women to take up STEM subjects.

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Our gender equality work gains double recognition

We’ve been named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2023 in recognition of our commitment to addressing gender inequalities in the workplace

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Wanted: Innovation partners to join the journey to net zero

We‘re marking the completion of its 3,000th social housing retrofit property by launching a campaign to find innovative and sustainable technology products to help customers meet net zero carbon targets.

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Expanding our social enterprise programme to boost local communities with Impact Hub London

Eight social enterprises (SEs) have won a spot on our unique business support programme with Impact Hub London, which gives them an opportunity to expand nationally and secure larger contracts.

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Building homes can be part of the solution as we move towards net zero

Geraint Sewell on how we can work with local authorities and delivery partners to build a more sustainable future together.

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We join the Fawcett Society in challenging gender stereotypes and tackling the gender pay gap

Today we are announcing a new partnership with the Fawcett Society, the UK’s leading charity campaigning for gender equality and women’s rights, on a new Equal Play campaign to support parents, care givers and influential adults to challenge gender stereotypes with their children.

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Our new charity partnership will result in nearly 400 people being trained in suicide prevention

Our people have voted for a new company charity partner for the next three years:  PAPYRUS, the national charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. The charity specifically works with people aged 35 and under, as suicide is the biggest killer of people in this age group in the UK.

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FM for a sustainable future

As we mark World FM Day and this year’s theme of ‘Making a real difference’, our FM Managing Director, Antony Collett, reflects on how Wates is focusing on providing the most sustainable services to customers.

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Tim Wates succeeds Sir James Wates CBE as our Chairman

At our AGM on 4 May 2023, Tim Wates was officially appointed as Chairman of the Wates Group.

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Innovating in FM amid economic challenges

Here Antony Collet, Managing Director for our facilities management business, gives his perspective to FM Journal.

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2022 financial results show our highest-ever turnover

We secured £2.8bn of new work during 2022 with a record forward order book of £8.35bn, up 16.9% from 2021.

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Environmental Sustainability Plan

Our environmental sustainability plan helps us focus on short-term targets whilst keeping an eye on long-term goals.

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2022 Interactive Results

Our full annual results for 2022 including interactive project video content from around our business.

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Our Year in Review

Another outstanding year for us as we break our turnover record for the second year in a row. Take a look at some of the years’ highlights.

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Best sustainability supplier of the year

Our facilities management service has been named Best Sustainability Supplier of the Year by His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

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Be more ambitious when it comes to driving forward decarbonisation

Our Group Public Sector Director, Steve Beechey has today welcomed the Chancellor’s Spring Budget today.

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New £2.5bn MoJ constructor services framework appointment

Following a competitive tender process, We have been awarded a number of lots under the Ministry of Justice’s new £2.5bn Constructor Services Framework.

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ASSETS: 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.

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