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Wates FM celebrates successful first anniversary

1 JULY 2020

Facilities management provider emerges buoyantly out of lockdown to celebrate its first anniversary with expanding portfolio, exemplary safety performance and by setting the bar for a safe return to work.

Wates FM secures first public sector contract in strategic growth plans

23 OCTOBER 2019

Wates FM has secured a new contract to deliver a one-stop maintenance service on behalf of West Midlands Police, becoming the first public sector appointment for the recently launched business.

Construction course helps transform Maidenhead man's life

16 SEPTEMBER 2019

A jobseeker in Maidenhead has turned his life around thanks to Wates Construction securing his first ever job following a free training scheme for the long-term unemployed.

Murray Park School's considerate construction continues apace

15 AUGUST 2019

The sectional completion for Murray Park School’s main block comes as Wates receive glowing report from the CCS for its considerate community initiatives.

Wates appointed to University of Oxford Construction Framework

30 JULY 2019

Wates Construction has been appointed to the University of Oxfords Construction Framework with a potential pipeline of work worth £120m – £150m every year.

Wates retains position on Southern Construction Framework

Wates Construction has retained its place on the fourth generation Southern Construction Framework (SCF), which promises a potential £5.25bn pipeline of work across the South.

Wates FM wins Award for Twycross Zoo

09 NOVEMBER 2018

Wates FM has picked up a prestigious industry award in recognition of its work on corporate social responsibility at Twycross Zoo.

Wates lands FM deal with Horder Healthcare

Wates facilities management business has been appointed by Horder Healthcare to deliver a three year contract in the South East of England.

Wates appointed to build three North West schools for ESFA

Wates Construction has been awarded a £10.1m contract by the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) to construct a new school building at Maghull High School in Liverpool.

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