Our Construction business has proudly delivered a landmark achievement in sustainable building design with the construction of Wellington Place, becoming the first new building in the country to achieve a certified NABERS UK Five-Star Energy Rating.

We have announced the appointment of Kevin Grace as Commercial Director for Wates Construction London.

Mark Craig is the Managing Director for our Wates Construction South business. Having worked for us since 1998, he has brought a wealth of experience and expertise to the construction sector.

Following a recent Constructing Excellence Hampshire roundtable, Mark Craig reflects on why better procurement starts with better behaviours.

Wates Construction South is delivering the £119 million expansion of HMP Erlestoke in Wiltshire, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice.

Plans for a major new leisure and office development in Swadlincote have taken a significant step forward, with our Construction business appointed via the Procure Partnership Framework as the primary construction partner.

One conversation kept coming back throughout BCO 2026 in Edinburgh. Are we designing buildings for people, or are we designing them for the industry?

We’re proud to have picked up multiple awards at the Life Sciences, Tech & Research Clusters Awards at Hilton Bankside, recognising our work delivering world-class environments for research, teaching and collaboration.

Our Wates Construction business has been featured in the Centre for Construction Best Practice’s (CCBP’s) recently launched whitepaper, ‘Constructing Certainty’.

Purpose-built HART base in Liverpool with specialist training, climbing tower and tunnels to support high-risk emergency response.

We have secured a series of major accolades at this year’s Constructing Excellence North East Awards, recognising our role in delivering innovative, high-impact projects that are shaping the region’s built environment.

Based in Widnes, Halton Leisure Centre replaced the former Kingsway Leisure Centre to provide an enhanced sport and wellbeing facility. It was designed to be fully accessible to provide a space for all members of the local community. It is also energy efficient to help keep running costs to a minimum /

In partnership with Kirklees Council and Wellspring Academy Trust, a purpose-built school is being constructed, designed to meet the requirements of children SEMH.

Teesside University’s Digital Life building is a £41.4m research and teaching hub that embodies digital innovation, acting as a catalyst for regional economic growth.

In Surrey, a disused house owned by HMP Send but not within the wire, has been given a new purpose that goes far beyond bricks and mortar.

Wates Construction has begun work on the third and final teaching block at Coundon Court Secondary School in Coventry.

Our Construction South business has officially begun work on a new teaching facility at Isle of Wight College, marked by a groundbreaking ceremony attended by project partners, education leaders and local dignitaries.

We’re pleased to announce the permanent appointment of George Mosey as Managing Director (MD) for Construction London.