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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.

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 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.

Milestone for Braywick Leisure Centre build

Construction of the new Braywick Leisure Centre is continuing apace with steelwork, and the developments structure beginning to take shape.

Wates Group Supply Chain Opportunities: Northern Estates Programme

Wates Group has been appointed framework contractor for the restoration of buildings on Parliaments Northern Estate and is seeking suppliers nationwide.

Wates Group awarded contract for Parliaments Northern Estate Programme

Wates pledges to create a lasting legacy through new training and skills opportunities in major project on the Parliamentary estate

Wates Construction to build state-of-the-art Braywick Leisure Centre

Wates Construction has been appointed by the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead to build a brand new £32.8m leisure centre.

Wates Construction celebrates 10 years since re-opening of Birmingham Town Hall

Wates joined guests at The Bank, a new Birmingham residential development of apartments, to mark the topping out of the second tower at the site.

Wates Construction starts work on HMP Stocken building

Leading contractor Wates Construction has commenced work on a new £24m building at HMP Stocken on behalf of the Ministry of Justice.

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