BLOG

One of the areas that has been most drastically affected due to COVID-19 is one which will have the most significant impact on the future of our industry encouraging more young people into construction.

BLOG

The construction industry has been on its own digital journey for some time now and significant progress has been made but if it is going to achieve some of its key aspirations in the years ahead around quality, efficiency and sustainability then much more needs to be done.

BLOG

As part of our Wates Summer Series, involving experts from across the industry, we discussed delivering zero-carbon school buildings. Stephen Beechey, Group Public Sector Director, shares the key points from the workshop in the following blog.

BLOG

Social distancing and local lockdowns won’t save the world from warming. But amid this global crisis, we have a chance to build a better future. How can offsite manufacturing support the carbon agenda, decarbonise our skylines and fight climate change?

BLOG

Steve Spilsbury, Framework Director for Wates Construction discusses the future of procurement in the wake of Covid-19. “Having a strong employment and skills plan for the project remained a key driver in successful tendering and the public sector wanted to work with companies that were tackling this issue…”

BLOG

This was the key topic at the Wates Construction Summer Series that brought together a range of experts to discuss hot topics in the industry. Andrew Barraclough, Group Design Director at Wates Construction, shares the outcome of the discussion.

BLOG

At Wates, we are continuing to invest in our young talent, to make sure they continue to develop the best skills possible, both on site and off. With many of our trainees going on to secure senior positions and with accolades like Peter Glasgow and Lewis Hough’s wins at the G4C Awards, it is clear that we are successfully doing this.

BLOG

Lisa Cunningham, Pre-Construction Director for Wates Construction Midlands, explains that reopening our sites was about more than just business. “…We are ready to help the economy get back on its feet supporting as many individuals, businesses and communities along the way.”

BLOG

We asked two of our promising young apprentices, Beth Turner – Production Management Trainee and Liv Nicholls – Commercial Trainee, for their thoughts on how we can encourage more people to consider construction from an early age.