David Morgan, executive managing director for Wates Property Services has shared his thoughts on the energy efficiency measures that were announced.

Wates and Lloyds Banking Group (Lloyds) are launching a competition to find sustainability innovations that can help Lloyds tackle its hybrid working and travel emissions and enhance biodiversity.

Paul brings more than 20 years’ experience within the construction industry, initially beginning his career at Wates as a commercial trainee, rising through the company in a variety of commercial roles before spending four years in the development sector.

Wates Group today launches an innovative new education programme to give young people in Cardiff and London hands on experience of how green technology at home can support the transition to net zero, in the context of a growing energy crisis.

Wates Group today announces that its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target has been approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), committing the company to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 46.2% by 2030.

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Just one third of UK employees (36%) have spoken up when they have seen discrimination or exclusion of a minority colleague at work. New research released by Wates Group.

We are deeply saddened by the announcement of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

Renowned architect and TV presenter George Clarke has announced the winners of the Wates young persons’ design challenge for primary schools.

Wates celebrates winning the Diversity and Inclusion Excellence at the 2022 Construction News Awards.

Sir James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, today announced that David Allen is stepping down as the company’s Chief Executive. Philip Wainwright has been appointed Interim Chief Executive.

Wates Facilities Management (FM) is set to expand its presence in the public sector following its appointment to two lots of Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) £35BN Facilities Management and Workplace Services Framework.

Wates has been appointed to deliver a full-line fit-out on behalf of Marks and Spencer (M&S) at the brand new £60m Stane Retail Park in Colchester.

Colleagues from a Birmingham-based construction company have put their best feet forward after taking on a 40-mile walk and raising over £10,000 for Birmingham Women’s Hospital Charity.

Wates is experiencing a period of considerable growth following its appointment to continue providing both planned and reactive building maintenance across four nationwide contracts.

The Wates Group is marking the run up to Europe’s largest housing festival, Housing 2022, with the launch of Wates Retrofit, a new stamp of quality that signals the Group’s commitment to net zero carbon and to supporting those facing fuel poverty from unprecedented rising energy costs.

Wates and Kier have been awarded contracts to lead an alliance of hundreds of small businesses in constructing new houseblocks at six prisons capable of accommodating more than 2,600 offenders.

Wates has been recognised with two awards at the Working Families Best Practice Awards for its flexible working practices and support for parents and carers. The Group was named Best for Fathers and Best for All Families.  

Wates has been listed as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022, as it takes action to decrease gender inequality and make Wates a fairer place to work.