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Wates launches programme to bring more women into construction

08 MARCH 2022

To celebrate its 125^th anniversary year, Wates Group today has announced a new programme to bring 125 women into the construction industry by 2025, accelerating ambitions to improve gender balance within the sector.

Companies are embracing the spirit of the Wates Principles

25 FEBRUARY 2022

The Financial Reporting Council has issued the first in-depth assessment of the quality of reporting from private companies who have chosen to follow the Wates Principles.

Looking back with pride, and forward with excitement - Wates Group celebrates 125th Anniversary

10 JANUARY 2022

One of the UK’s leading family-owned construction, property services and residential development companies celebrates a landmark in its history this year, as Wates celebrates its 125th year of operation.

Wates Group strikes gold again

08 DECEMBER 2021

Wates Group has retained its Gold Investors in People (IiP) accreditation following a rigorous assessment process.

Wates Smartspace completes major MoJ COVID response programme

07 DECEMBER 2021

Wates Smartspace has completed a major Covid-19 response programme on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MoJ).

Wates appointed to £7BN schools construction framework

06 DECEMBER 2021

Wates Group has cemented its long association with the Department for Education (DfE), with the announcement of its appointment to 11 lots of the DfE’s new 2021 Construction Framework (CF21).

Wates Smartspace expands DWP portfolio

26 NOVEMBER 2021

Wates Smartspace, is underway with a £4m refurbishment project on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Wates appoints new environmental sustainability director to drive net zero target

18 NOVEMBER 2021

The Wates Group today announces the appointment of Bekir Andrews as Environmental Sustainability Director, expanding its environment team to accelerate progress towards its bold environmental targets by 2025.

Changing our habits for COP26

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With the COP26 climate change summit coming to Glasgow, this is a critical time for us all to work together to avert a crisis.

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