Replacement of doorsets in the Guildhall, Moorgate, City of London

The Guildhall, a historic landmark in the heart of London, serves as a central hub for civic events and gatherings. As part of a broader initiative to modernise and enhance the functionality of the building and improve fire safety, 94 doorsets largely in back office and plant room areas – all considered highrisk areas in…

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Kilburn Square tower block refurbishment for Brent Council

Kilburn Square Estate is located in the London Borough of Brent, and comprises a 17-storey tower block built in the late 1960s and four low-rise buildings of six and seven floors. Wates was appointed as project manager for the total refurbishment of the tower. This covered improvements to the internal and external fabric of the…

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Sheltered housing scheme gets fire safety improvements with Dacorum Borough Council

WPS has provided fire safety and prevention services to a number of properties for Dacorum Borough Council over many years. These include Betty Paterson House, a 30-flat, four-storey building in Hemel Hempstead; Lagley House in Berkhampstead, comprising 50 flats and bungalows; and Compass Point, which offers 28 flats in a two-storey property in Northchurch. Our…

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Fire safety improvements at Inkerman House for Birmingham City Council

At 15 storeys, and with 144 homes, Inkerman House in Aston is Birmingham City Council’s largest social housing residence. Built in the 1960s it needed a significant upgrade to meet modern standards. Wates delivered a two-phase improvement programme: the first focusing on internal upgrades and the second on external refurbishments to improve resident safety.  Project details …

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Protected: Thriving Places – Crawley

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Liberty powers ahead with three major heating and renewable energy contracts across Shropshire and Wrexham

In Wrexham, Liberty will service renewable energy, heating, and hot water systems in 168 council homes under a £1.5 million contract lasting ten years, with the option to extend for a further six.

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Reflecting on housing collaboration with North Warwickshire Borough Council

From a humble two-year contract in 2015, ten years on WPS maintains 1,750 homes working collaboratively with North Warwickshire Borough Council (NWBC) to deliver a shared vision for better living environments.

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A strategic approach to managing disrepair in Crawley

A strategic approach to managing disrepair in Crawley Looking after more than 4,500 homes in a contract worth £8 million annually, our team anages disrepair cases using CBC’s ‘Systems Thinking’ approach, focusing on the relationship between purpose, measures, and method – fundamental to the successful delivery of 100% of disrepairs completed on time.

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Healthy homes for Lambeth

We look after more than 16,000 homes and have carried out over 400 disrepair projects in the last year. The dedicated team at Lambeth has substantially increased the rate of repairs from an average of five to more than 20 per month, to support a rising standard in housing conditions. And it’s not just the…

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Ensuring retrofits fit for the future: a three-point plan for industry improvement

Discover our three-point plan to ensure retrofits are future-ready. Learn how industry improvements can drive sustainability, efficiency and long-term resilience.

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WPS secures 15-year responsive maintenance contract with Notting Hill Genesis

WPS has secured a £150m responsive maintenance contract with social housing provider Notting Hill Genesis (NHG) as a Primary Tier One contractor.

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We have expanded our housing maintenance partnership with Ealing Council

Our WPS business has expanded its housing maintenance partnership with Ealing Council to include a new investment programme to improve thousands of homes.

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We’ve secured a £20m decarbonisation programme with Aster Group

WPS, our property services business, has been appointed by Aster to improve the energy efficiency of more than 750 properties across the South of England and London.

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NCHA works with NetZero Collective to decarbonise homes

NetZero Collective has undertaken a project with Nottingham Community Housing Association to help them prepare to decarbonise their independent living schemes.

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Join WPS at Housing 2025

Join WPS at Housing 2025! Meet us alongside Liberty and NetZero Collective and learn from our experts about social housing.

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Helping people thrive in social homes in North London

When we have a place to grow, we can all thrive and that’s what we want for our clients’ tenants. When we create quality, we can deliver safer, happier homes – and that’s what we thrive for.

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Property Services and Transform team up to improve energy efficiency in 100 homes for vulnerable residents

A major initiative to improve energy efficiency in homes is set to get underway, thanks to a partnership between WPS and Transform Housing.

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Navigating PAS 2035: expert guidance

Here’s our in-depth guidance from our zero carbon retrofit expert to help you navigate PAS 2035 for healthier homes.

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