We’ve been appointed to deliver the major Gresham regeneration project in Middlesbrough

We have been appointed to deliver a major regeneration project expected to transform an abandoned area at the heart of the town.

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Work began by Wates on new prison at Gartree

Wates has announced that work has now started to build a new prison next to the existing HMP Gartree site in Leicestershire.

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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new secondary school in Bristol

We have held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new secondary school in Knowle, Bristol with Oasis Community Learning.

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Wayne Flannery appointed Managing Director of Construction West region

Wayne brings a wealth of experience and insight, having spent the past eight years in various director-level positions at ISG, where he led projects across both the private and public sectors.

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New time capsule buried at Derby Market Place

A new time capsule has been sealed within the walls of Derby Market Hall, containing a snapshot of life in Derby in 2024 for future generations to uncover.

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UK’s first National Quantum Computing Centre opened

We have completed the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) in Harwell, Oxfordshire – a new enterprise by UK Research and Innovation.

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Construction milestone celebrated with MP visit to Woldgate School

Woldgate School and Sixth Form, Pocklington, has celebrated its latest construction milestone with a steel signing ceremony, hosted by contractors Wates, the Department for Education, and Wonder Learning Partnership.

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We’ve completed construction of new wing at HMP Stocken

This new wing will provide much-needed prison places for the Ministry of Justice, with a focus on enabling the rehabilitation of prisoners.

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New state-of-the-art commercial development on Oxford Street reaches highest point

We are delighted to celebrate structural completion of one of the West End’s newest Grade A developments on Oxford Street.

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State-of-the-art sports centre opens at the University of Southampton

We’re celebrating with the University of Southampton the opening of a new extension to the Jubilee Sports Centre.

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We’ve completed steelwork on flagship wellbeing hub development in Hartlepool

We held a steel signing ceremony with Hartlepool Borough Council to mark the completion of steelwork on Hartlepool’s new flagship wellbeing hub development.

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Teeside University Bios Central Laboratories  

High-quality, state-of-the-art new science facility at the heart of the Middlesbrough campus for Teesside University.

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We have successfully rolled out our first-ever Employability Course at HMP Stocken

The six-week course covered a range of subjects, including CVs, Disclosures, Barriers to Work, AI, Interview Skills, Job Searches, and much more.

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Enhancing construction efficiency through collaborative supply chain management

Developing long-term mutually successful relationships with supply chain partners is the key to delivering cutting edge, transformative, and large, complex projects.

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Reflections on the SteelZero Event: Decarbonising steel for a net zero future

I recently had the pleasure of attending the SteelZero event organised by The Climate Group alongside Bekir Andrews, our Environmental Sustainability Director, and Mark Craig, Regional Director for London Construction.

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The Building Safety Act: What does competency look like for the building envelope sector?

The introduction of the Building Safety Act (2022) saw the dawn of a new era for the construction industry. The Act applies to all buildings and requires the industry to actively demonstrate competence, defined as skills, knowledge, experience and behaviour.

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Landmark new training and development academy for Merseyside fire and rescue service completed

We have completed all works at new Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service Training and Development Academy in Aintree

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Wates’ Paul Chandler announces retirement

Paul Chandler announces that he will be retiring from a full-time executive role at the end of 2024, after a distinguished 42-year career in construction.

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