Above all, it's about people

senior living

Wates' senior living team are committed to delivering quality projects in both the public and private sector that create environments where people want to live. Sensitive and respectful handling of these projects makes Wates an ideal partner.

  • Award winning specialist teams covering both Private and Public Sectors (What House, Pinders Healthcare, Considerate Constructors, CIOB Construction Manager of the Year)
  • Deep understanding of client requirements and care standards. We understand the regulatory needs and requirements particular to this sector, and that these buildings must work 24/7.
  • Quality is at the core of our delivery approach. Dedicated and Experience project managers understand this sector and how to deliver for it. Our people have the experience, knowledge and skills to add value, reduce time and deliver real quality
  • Consistent delivery throughout the UK, on time every time - to dateWe have delivered 19 Senior Living projects, 16 on time, three early and all on budget
  • Construction is focussed on repeat business and continuous improvements, driving down delivery time and providing innovative solutions to ever increasing regulatory requirements

Clients include:

  • Sunrise Senior Living, 19 projects
  • Royal Hospital Chelsea, 2 projects
  • Birmingham City Council, 4 projects
  • Audley Court
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RoSPA gold medal

We have been awarded the RoSPA gold medal for health and safety achievement for the sixth successive year.

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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.

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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.

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