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Wates hits million pound milestone for social enterprises with SCAPE

29 JUNE 2021

As part of our partnership with leading public procurement framework SCAPE, Wates Group maximises Social Value outcomes for every project we complete.

Wates appointed to HMRC fit-out at Wellington Place

10 OCTOBER 2019

Wates Construction has been appointed to lead the fit-out of 7 & 8 Wellington Place on behalf of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), who will move in upon completion. The contractors construction of the multi-million pound building in Leeds new urban quarter will see HMRC and NHS Digital located in a new modern and flexible workspace in 2020.

National social value award win for Wates Group

24 FEBRUARY 2021

Wates Group has received a prestigious award at the 2021 National Social Value Awards winning the ‘Private Sector Leadership’ category.

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 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 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.

Wates Living Space secures position on major CCS Framework

Wates has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Services Workplace Services Framework further strengthening its relationship with the Ministry of Defence

Wates Living Space joins Fusion 21 as housing maintenance Framework Partner

Wates Living Space has bolstered its housing maintenance framework presence across the UK with its position as framework supply partner to public sector procurement body, Fusion21.

2018 Armistice Day: Wates and the Armed Forces

We are immensely proud of our nations military and continue to support the armed forces in as many ways as we can. Our involvement dates back to our role in the Normandy D-Day Landings with the construction of the Mulberry Harbours.

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