Collaboration; the key to unlocking project efficiencies
Winning business strategies in many sectors today look quite different from the ones common in earlier years, when the accepted view was to compete and prevail, with ‘self’ as the central theme.
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 moreCreating performance gains through communications excellence
In a world centred on the customer experience, and accepting only of 10/10 customer satisfaction scores, getting the job done right-first time is simply not enough.
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 moreWates Group announces the death of our former Chief Executive
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sir Christopher Stephen Wates on 22 September 2024.
Read moreGaining valuable employees through community programmes
Our industry is in a position to make a fundamental difference to the lives of young people in socially challenging situations, and benefit from it at the same time.
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 enhanced our family leave policies
We’re enhancing our paternity leave policy. Effective immediately, we are increasing fully paid paternity leave from 8 weeks to 12 weeks, reinforcing our commitment to supporting employees and their families.
Read moreWates’ Paul Chandler announces retirement
Paul Chandler announces that he will be retiring from a full-time executive role at the end of 2024, after a distinguished 42-year career in construction.
Read moreWe have appointed Steff Battle as Managing Director of Wates Construction.
Steff has been at Wates since 1995, spending his initial 18 years in a regional capacity including five years as Regional Director.
Read moreNew chief supply chain and quality officer – Rosie Toogood
Today we announce the appointment of Rosie Toogood as Chief Supply Chain and Quality Officer.
Read moreWe’ve renewed our partnership with STEM returners to drive gender equality in construction
We’re furthering our commitment to improving gender imbalances across the construction industry by launching our second STEM Returners programme.
Read moreNew Group Sustainability Director – Cressida Curtis
Today we announce the appointment of Cressida Curtis as our new Group Sustainability Director. She will join in the new year and sit on the Group’s Executive Committee, reporting to Chief Executive, Eoghan O’Lionaird
Read moreChampioning young talent
We caught up with our Customer Services Apprentice, Kaydn, to chat all about his experience of our early careers programme, from his passion for learning on the job to his day-to-day responsibilities.
Read moreAn increased focus on customer experience with senior promotion
Chey Godfrey has been promoted to Support Services Operations Manager within our facilities management (FM) business to increase the focus on compliance for our growing facilities management customer base.
Read moreUnlocking Productivity and Sustainability: Insights from Our Chief Executive, Eoghan O’Lionaird
In his first major profile interview since becoming Chief Executive, Eoghan O’Lionaird talks to Colin Marrs, Editor of Construction News, about his approach to leadership, and the top issues in his in-tray.
Read moreLiz Reilly joins the board
Liz Reilly has been appointed to the Group Board as a Non-Executive Director. Liz has over 30 years of executive experience.
Read moreRachel Addison joins the board
Rachel Addison has been appointed to the Group Board as a Non-Executive Director.
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