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.

As we mark National T Levels Week, it is a timely opportunity to reflect on six years of supporting T Level learners at Wates.

Wates Construction worked with Lincolnshire County Council to deliver new and improved facilities for St Christopher’s School, creating 366 specialist places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

At this year’s UK Construction Week, Karen Heigham, Public Sector Director at Wates Construction, joined a panel of industry experts to discuss how early contractor involvement (ECI) helps clients improve cost certainty, manage risk and achieve better outcomes. The discussion highlighted a growing industry consensus: the projects most likely to succeed are those that bring delivery expertise into the decision-making process at an early stage

A blueprint setting out how the government’s planned 250 neighbourhood health centres can be delivered at pace across England has been published today by development, building and property company Wates Group and NHS England.

We welcomed the new Lord Chancellor to Leicestershire to view progress on the new prison development at HMP Welland Oaks.

View our white paper, calling for the government to rethink its position on private finance to deliver real growth for the UK economy.

Wates is strengthening its commitment to supporting prison leavers by introducing a new, innovative way to help them into meaningful employment.

One of the latest milestones has been reached at Norman Shaw North, where we have successfully removed the project’s tower crane following the completion of many of the scheme’s largest construction activities.

Our Wates Construction business has strengthened its social and environmental sustainability team, appointing Sasha Simmonds into a new Head of Social Value role and Josh Steiner as Head of Sustainability.

Our Wates Construction business was appointed by Lincolnshire County Council to build a new SEND facility for Gosberton House Academy.

Wates Construction has announced the appointment of Roger Forsdyke as UK Operations Director, reinforcing its ambitious growth plans and continued focus on delivering exceptional outcomes for customers across the public and private sectors.

Across the UK, demand for skilled people continues to grow, yet many young people remain unaware of the breadth of opportunities available within the built environment.

Collaborating with the Ministry of Justice, we have marked a major milestone in the expansion of HMP Wayland with an official groundbreaking ceremony.

Our Construction business is delivering the expansion of HMP Wayland in Norfolk, in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, as part of the Accelerated Houseblocks Delivery Programme.

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.