Much like the rest of the UK, the construction industry is weathering a significant period of economic uncertainty, derived from our impending exit from the European Union.

Framework Manager Mick Cunningham discusses the benefits of partnership working and rolling out the successes of Wates work across the county.

Christian Bailey considers the case for taking social value to the next level and how Wates has explored ways in which to unlock greater local benefit via the NWCH Frameworks.

At Wates, we were involved in a range of events over the summer designed to help young people in the East Midlands develop an awareness of the world of work and take their next steps towards a construction career.

Procurement frameworks have climbed the construction industry agenda over the past five years and with them have come a very distinct set of industry standards when it comes to procurement, local impact, supply chain management and partnership working.