ASSETS is a six-month business support programme for social enterprises in the construction industry supply chain which are aiming to scale their operations and secure larger contracts.

A year ago, as part of our 125th Anniversary commemorations, and to mark International Women’s Day, we launched a special programme to bring more women into construction and roles within the built environment.

We’re committed to having a workforce that more accurately reflects society and providing an environment that positively encourages flexible working through working arrangements and benefits.

Join us for our third Virtual Insight Day on 29 November 2022 to find out more about careers in the construction industry.

We collaborate with local authorities and housing associations to create improved housing solutions. Our shared vision centres on providing everyone with a high-quality place to call home.

Our third annual Inclusion Month, a major part of our programme to make Wates the most inclusive organisation

Wates is a proud, long-standing supporter of the military dating back to World War II and our construction of the Mulberry Harbours.

We want to highlight the wide range of job opportunities available as part of a career in construction.

We’re looking for new, innovative, sustainable technologies and materials that will help net zero homes achieve environmental targets.  

With the COP26 climate change summit coming to Glasgow, this is a critical time for the world to work together to avert a climate crisis.

ASSETS is a six-month business support programme for social enterprises in the construction industry supply chain which are aiming to scale their operations and secure larger contracts. We are working together with the Impact Hub King’s Cross  on a pilot business mentoring programme with the shared goal of supporting social or environmental impact-driven suppliers to improve…

Led by Wates, the Decarbonising Health Estates Partnership (DHEP) is a new, multi-disciplinary team of built environment specialists including British engineering company, Arup and the international architectural practice, HKS Architects.

Sir James Wates CBE, and Will Bayley MBE, have joined forces to discuss the importance of inclusivity and diversity.

Wates Group and Lloyds Banking Group are working together to pioneer sustainable technologies in a bid to accelerate the built environment’s transition to net zero carbon.

Wates has partnered with Working families’ #FlexTheUK campaign, which aims to drive national conversations about flexible working.

To help further enhance the wellbeing of residents, we are proud to launch Wates Community Learning, a digital platform providing access to over 50 nationally accredited courses.

We have prepared guidelines and a simple video animation outlining key activities to be undertaken. WATCH THE VIDEO ANIMATION.

We are proud to sponsor the Retrofit Challenge. The event will delve into the housing sector’s biggest priorities.