academies
The academies programme has seen innovation in teaching and learning. Leading design teams have created exciting spaces to inspire learners and teachers, to raise attainment and aspirations, often in challenging circumstances. Wates too has risen to the challenge, providing a clear and collaborative approach and delivered successful results.
We have an impressive track record, having delivered seven academies with three live projects currently on site. We have created 35,000 school and college places in the last 4 years.
More reason to choose Wates:
- We specialise in delivering complex designs that are 100% snag-free from day one. On time and on budget, every time.
- Rigorous safety management to ensure accident free sites.
- Pioneering sustainable construction – biomass boilers, ground source heat pumps, rainwater harvesting and photovoltaic lighting contributing to reduction in overall life cycle cost.
- We are able to build in options for the building to become “more sustainable” as it ages, such as a reed bed for grey water recycling.
- We are able to use the sustainability of the building as a learning tool for the students – including having the plant room, ducts, and pipes exposed so children could see how energy is used; different methods of water recycling and water usage reduction used in the building and to offer opportunities for comparison.
related project stories
contractor of the year
Wates has been recognised as a leader in the construction industry, after being named Major Contractor of the Year while Paul Drechsler was named Chief Executive of the Year.
RoSPA gold medal
We have been awarded the RoSPA gold medal for health and safety achievement for the sixth successive year.
supporting communities
Wates is committed to supporting communities where we work and live and making a tangible difference to people’s lives in deprived areas. We have a number of programs designed to make a real difference.
financial stability
Wates is one of the most financially secure companies in the construction sector. We have significant liquidity, no reliance on external funding and no toxic assets.
