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Wates Construction delivers landmark £33m leisure centre for Windsor and Maidenhead Council

23 OCTOBER 2020

Wates Construction has completed works at Braywick Leisure Centre, a major leisure and community hub for Windsor and Maidenhead Council, via the Major Works UK framework, part of the Scape National Construction framework.

Wates FM continues growth with global investment firm

10 JULY 2020

Wates Facilities Management has secured a three-year contract with global investment management organisation, Barings.

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 extends services for global accountancy body

19 JUNE 2020

Wates FM has renewed its service agreement with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to deliver comprehensive FM services for the organisation’s London-based HQ and principal administration offices in Glasgow.

Wates FM continues growth with contract extension

28 JANUARY 2020

Wates FM is kick-starting its 2020 growth strategy with a contract extension with mass media company, Discovery Communications.

Wates appointed as main contractor to build Sandwell Aquatics Centre

23 JANUARY 2020

Wates Construction has been confirmed as the main contractor for the new Sandwell Aquatics Centre in Smethwick.

Wates FM bolsters national portfolio with contract renewal

12 DECEMBER 2019

Wates FM, the Wates Groups fast-growing total FM division, has secured a contract renewal with Mott MacDonald, strengthening the business expanding presence in the private sector.

Wates Facilities Management secures new Total Facilities Management contract with Smart DCC

09 OCTOBER 2019

Wates FM has been appointed by Smart DCC to deliver a Total Facilities Management solution to its new secure facility in Greater Manchester. Wates will also deliver statutory compliance management through its in-house Assurance Compliance Tool

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.

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