How we’re scaling sustainable innovation with real-world impact

In a world increasingly shaped by climate urgency and technological possibility, the question is no longer whether we innovate, but how we measure the impact of that innovation.

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How work experience placements at Wates are shaping careers in construction

Martine Corbett, Social Value Manager, shares her thoughts on how our programme is helping develop future generations in the built environment industry.

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Reimagining futures: The journey of Cynthia Lakos, a T-Level student at Wates

As part of developing the future generation in the built environment, we caught up with Cynthia Lakos, who is currently completing a placement at Wates Construction.

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Reimagining Futures: From T-Level Student to Management Trainee at SES Matthew Pendlebury

As we go through T-Levels Week, find out how Matthew at SES has reimagined his career journey.

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Reimagining futures through T-Levels

As we go through T-Levels Week, Gary Campbell-Dykes shares his insights on how we are reimagining opportunities for young people at Wates.

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Ensuring retrofits fit for the future: a three-point plan for industry improvement

Discover our three-point plan to ensure retrofits are future-ready. Learn how industry improvements can drive sustainability, efficiency and long-term resilience.

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Raising awareness around mental health: Supporting PAPYRUS at AESC UK

As part of the AESC UK Gigafactory project in Sunderland, Davey Armstrong has taken proactive steps to support suicide prevention charity PAPYRUS, engaging in a series of solo volunteering events across the North East.

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Jamie Bawden’s secondment journey with the MoJ

For Jamie Bawden, a Project Manager with Wates, the answer has taken shape through his secondment with the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Property Directorate.

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Shaping the future of construction through our summer programme

As part of our commitment to making construction a career of choice for a more diverse range of students, we reimagined our summer programme.

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Is allyship important in construction?

Recently, Steffan Battle, Executive Managing Director of Wates Construction, shared his insights on allyship with Construction Management.

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Building more than just structures in Hartlepool

At our Highlight project, we’re constructing an active wellbeing hub for Hartlepool Borough Council that will support the local community and inspire future talent.

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Our Family Enterprise Trust awards grant to Finchley Foodbank

Every week, Finchley Foodbank supports around 600 people from 220 households navigating the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis.

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Collaborating with Koestler Arts to empower rehabilitation through creativity

We’ve received the Visitors’ Choice Impact Report from Koestler Arts, showcasing the powerful outcomes of our partnership.

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The Oxford-Cambridge Arc is one of the UK’s most exciting growth stories

On day 2 of UKREiiF, we attended a fascinating session on unlocking the potential of the Oxford-Cambridge Arc.

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World FM Day 2025: Resilience in action – thriving through change

World FM Day invites us to reflect on the vital role facilities management plays in the health, safety, and productivity of the buildings we work and learn in.

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Managing bipolar within the construction industry

Patrick Shah-Reagan talks about what life is like in construction with bipolar disorder and how Wates has supported him.

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Navigating PAS 2035: expert guidance

Here’s our in-depth guidance from our zero carbon retrofit expert to help you navigate PAS 2035 for healthier homes.

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2025 sustainable innovations call out

Dr Zainab Dangana explores how our support for sustainability innovations is stepping up, through the 2025 sustainable innovations call out.

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