Above all, it's about people

retail

Our retail offering embraces new build, refurbishment, cut and carve and extensions.

  • We work with many High Street names to improve their retail space – creating real value through design and feasibility studies.
  • Wates Retail delivers real savings through intelligent programmes, working with a consistent and motivated supply chain and a complete commitment to the needs of our customers.
  • We can provide any combination of services according to the requirements of a project or customer, and we can call on the skills of the entire Wates Group as necessary.
  • We have a dedicated National supply chain, and a team of project managers who understand the need to work out of hours to get a project delivered without disrupting the trading environment.

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.

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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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