culture and heritage
Extensive experience in heritage refurbishment and restoration over the last 30 years throughout the UK.
Core skills in challenging logistical and occupied refurbishment, including experience with Grade 1 listed museums, art galleries and historic landmark buildings.
Tried and tested supply chain across a wide range of refurbishment and renovation skills, ready to go to work and meet our exacting standards.
Early involvement brings greater cost and programme certainty, and we are skilled at working with different funding organisations.
Skilled at improving the efficiency of a building, even with restoration projects. This can significantly reduce running costs over decades of a building's use.
A leading contractor on two Government frameworks with the prison service and Metropolitan police, we have the experience and expertise to deliver on the benefits frameworks can offer.
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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.
