Sandwell aquatics centre team shares expertise with Australian delegation ahead of 2026 games

An international research project from Australia has visited Sandwell Aquatics Centre to learn best practice ahead of the Australian State of Victoria hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2026.

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Work begins on trio of net zero schools in West Midlands

Wates has started works today on Coundon Court School in Coventry, with Hartshill Academy and Kineton High School.

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Wates expands Twycross Zoo contract with the Gruffalo Discovery Land

Wates is marking the six-year milestone of its contract with Twycross Zoo. Featuring a major project to support the creation of the zoo’s recently opened The Gruffalo Discovery Land.

 

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Latest milestone at £73 million aquatics hub celebrated with ministerial visit

As part of our partnership with leading public procurement framework SCAPE, Wates maximises Social Value outcomes for every project we complete.

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Wates begin 12th successful year of partnership with housing provider Bromford

Bromford has extended its repairs and improvements contract with Wates into a 12th successful year.

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70 Tamworth homes refurbished in first part of 10-year partnership

Wates cements its position as Tamworth Borough Council’s partner of choice for planned housing maintenance until 2030.

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Wates rises high with 200 tower block refurbishments

Wates Living Space has been appointed by The Guinness Partnership to deliver planned maintenance works to two high rise schemes – taking the housing maintenance provider’s total number of tower block refurbishment projects to over 200.

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FM business was named on new four year Constructing West Midlands Framework

Wates Facilities Management has been appointed to the four-year Constructing West Midlands Framework (CWM2), managed by Acivico, under Lot 2, Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) and maintenance services.

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Wates to deliver 10-year contract to homes in Tamworth

Wates has been reappointed by Tamworth Borough Council to deliver a ten-year programme of housing repairs across the borough.

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Wates completes 33-storey skyscraper in Birmingham city centre

Wates has officially announced the launch of one of Birminghams most significant and complex projects of the past decade, Bank Tower.

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Wates appointed as main contractor to build Sandwell Aquatics Centre

Wates has been confirmed as the main contractor for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

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Birmingham’s new skyline scheme scoops sustainability award

Wates has been honoured for its efforts to minimise environmental impact and leave a lasting social legacy through the delivery of the project.

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Wates appointed to deliver Sandwell Aquatic Centre

Wates has been appointed as the design and construction partner for the new Aquatics Centre in Smethwick for Sandwell Council.

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Wates wins Award for Twycross Zoo

Wates has picked up a prestigious industry award in recognition of its work on corporate social responsibility at Twycross Zoo.

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Wates Construction appoints Pre-Construction Manager for Midlands

Wates Construction, the contractor set to build the Axis Square scheme in Birmingham, has announced the appointment of Lisa Cunningham to Pre-Construction Manager for the Midlands.

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Wates appointed to build second building at The Bank

Wates Construction has signed a £31.6m deal to build Regal (West Point) Ltds second residential building at The Bank development in Birmingham city centre.

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Wates FM takes residence at Twycross Zoo

Wates FM will now commence mobilisation of the £3m contract, which will include carrying out asset and condition surveys before commencing works.

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Wates grows Midlands team with senior appointment

Wates Construction has kick-started a regional growth strategy in the Midlands with the appointment of James Willis as Business Development Manager.

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