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Worthington Primary School in Sale receives £1.6m extension

02 DECEMBER 2020

Wates Smartspace, has completed a new two-storey extension with fit-out at Worthington Primary School in Sale, Manchester.

Wates FM expands HMRC partnership following successful year

24 SEPTEMBER 2020

Wates FM continues to grow its public sector presence, expanding HMRC contract from four sites to 19 after less than one year.

Wates Smartspace boosts team with senior management

14 SEPTEMBER 2020

Wates Smartspace, leading fit-out, refurbishment and property upkeep company, has today announced the appointment of Sam Hagans as Commercial Director.

New Government hub handed over by Wates Smartspace in Edinburgh

20 AUGUST 2020

Wates Smartspace, the fit-out and refurbishment division of the Wates Group, has successfully handed over ‘Queen Elizabeth House’ the new flagship UK Government hub in Edinburgh, to HMRC following a £23m CAT B fit-out project.

Wates appoints new Managing Director for Smartspace division

13 AUGUST 2020

The Wates Group, has today appointed Scott Camp as new Managing Director of its £145m specialist fit-out and refurbishment division, Wates Smartspace.

Wates FM names on new four year Constructing West Midlands Framework

31 JULY 2020

Wates Facilities Management has been appointed to the four-year Constructing West Midlands Framework (CWM2), managed by Acivico, under Lot 2, Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) and maintenance services.

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.

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