Leading social housing maintenance provider Wates Living Space has further expanded its presence in the West Midlands following its appointment by landlord, whg to deliver two contracts worth over £2m.

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, today announced that the companys Chief Executive, Andrew Davies, will leave the organisation on 10 November 2017.

Wates has been named Organisation of the Year at the inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards.

Wates Group has extended its partnership with the Princes Trust into a fourth year.

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, has been appointed Chairman of the Princes Trust Corporate Advisory Group.

Wates Group has been named Contractor of the Year and won the highest accolade of the Judges Supreme Award at this years Construction News Awards held on 13 July 2017.

The Wates Group has achieved a Tier 1 British Standards Institute (BSI) Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 Business Certification, following an eight month verification process. The Tier 1 lead contractor award includes certification across lead design, construction and project management.

Wates Construction Group has today strengthened its team with new senior appointments.

Updated statement in response to Grenfell Tower fire of 14 June

Wates has appointed Joe Oatley as Non-Exec Director.

Statement from the Wates Group following the tragedy at Grenfell Tower, Kensington on 14 June 2017.

Research reveals money spent by Wates with social enterprises generates 77% more social value compared with commercial businesses

Company performance, key achievements and case studies from the Wates Group over the year

Wates Construction, has hailed the Chancellor of the Exchequers Budget 2017 as a key boost for construction as funding for 110 new free schools is confirmed.

The Wates Group has been appointed as lead contractor for Major Works UK on the Scape Groups National Construction framework for the public sector.

Company reports increased revenues and profits for year ended 31 December 2016, with forward order book of £3.6bn.

Wates Constructions delivery of the House of Lords Millbank House in Westminster and the Palace of Westminsters Life Safety Systems programme have been hailed during National Apprenticeship Week (6-10 March) as exemplar projects in addressing the industrys skills and diversity agendas.

HRH The Princess Royal visited the Leatherhead headquarters to present the Wates Group with The Queens Award for Enterprise, Sustainable Development.