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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 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.

Prime Minister announces New Deal for Britain: Statement from the Wates Group

30 JUNE 2020

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has today announced plans which will enable the nation to “build back better,” pledging £5bn in capital funds for the creation of new schools, roads, hospitals and other infrastructure improvements.

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 hosts Buildforce Armed Forces insight day

10 MARCH 2020

Armed Forces personnel have been given a kick-start in careers with the construction industry as part of the Wates Groups pledge to support veterans and ex-service leavers in partnership with Buildforce.

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 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 appointed to £30bn government construction framework

05 NOVEMBER 2019

Wates Group has been appointed to deliver a new major seven-year framework for public sector construction via the Crown Commercial Services £30bn framework.

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