Company reports increased profit for year ended 31 December 2018, with forward order book of £5.4bn.

Wates has secured a place on two lots under the new generation North West Construction Hub (NWCH), marking the contractors third consecutive appointment to the public sector framework.

Wates has bolstered its housing maintenance framework presence across the UK with its position as framework supply partner to public sector procurement body, Fusion21.

Wates currently building the new purpose-designed mental health hospital off Haxby Road in York, has launched a campaign to promote positive mental health as part of the project.

Wates today signalled changes to its senior management team, as the business heads towards another year of growth.

Wates appoints Philip Wainwright as new CFO. He will join both the Wates Group Board and the Executive Committee. He replaces Rod Holdsworth who joined Wates as interim CFO in November 2017 and will be handing over at the end of the month.

Wates was triumphant at last nights Construction Manager of the Year Awards, scooping three Gold and one Silver medal, including the top overall prize.

Newsum, 63, joins the Wates Group Board from 1 September 2018, alongside fellow Non-Executive directors Deena Mattar and David Barclay, and recent Board appointee Joe Oatley, who joined Wates in 2017.

Wates Chairman, James Wates CBE announces Paul Chandler to join Wates Group Board

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, discusses the Company’s 2017 Annual Results

Wates Group reports increased turnover and profit for year ended 31 December 2017, with forward order book of £5.1bn.

Wates Group had another landmark year in 2017 with a series of groundbreaking new projects, watch our video to find out more about them.

Wates Living Space has announced its sponsorship of the world number one Paralympic table tennis champion and Rio 2016 gold medallist, Will Bayley MBE.

The Government has today announced the appointment of James Wates CBE as Chairman of a new industry group on corporate governance

Statement from James Wates CBE following announcement of Carillion plc going into liquidation.

The Wates Group has been re-accredited for the Investors in People (IiP) Gold standard for the third consecutive time in what assessors have called a remarkable achievement.

Wates Construction has been appointed to the Education and Skills Funding Agencys (ESFA) latest four-year schools construction framework.

Wates has been recognised for its support for improving the lives of disadvantaged young people, with a national award from The Princes Trust.