Smartspace
Reimagining everyday spaces.
Who we are
Wates Smartspace brings new life to established spaces through high-quality refurbishment, fit-out and enhancement throughout the UK.
We upgrade the places that keep society moving, from schools and government buildings to banks and retail spaces.
We also offer a marketplace for sustainability technologies through our WIN Portal so you can accelerate your journey towards a sustainable future.
Whether we’re reconfiguring secure facilities or revitalising retail environments, we design practical, safe solutions that minimise disruption and maximise value. Our expert teams thrive in live operational environments, orchestrating complex transformation while ensuring essential services can keep moving.
Our offer
Refurbishment and decarbonisation
Fit out and capital works
New build
Our sectors
Education
Healthcare
Central & local government
Logistics & distribution
Retail
Financial
Smartspace thrives on strong, lasting partnerships
Our portfolio spans a wide range of sectors, from education, healthcare, central and local government, logistics and distribution, retail and financial services.
We also deliver high quality refurbishment and decarbonisation, fit-out and capital works and new build.
Our clients include some of the UK’s most respected organisations, and many of our relationships span decades – built on trust, consistency and performance in live operational environments.
“We’re problem-solvers at heart. Every project is an exercise in ingenuity, balancing engineering precision with respect for the people who use the space. Safety comes first, and tight deadlines are second-nature to us.”
Delivering sustainable solutions
Delivering an exceptional customer experience drives everything we do. Our team works tirelessly to help clients manage, upgrade and transform their property assets and portfolios, bringing ambitions to life. We focus on finding the right solutions for every challenge, and prioritise sustainable alternatives wherever we can.
Our unique Wates Innovation Network of sustainable technology adds even more value, providing cutting-edge solutions that enhance both efficiency and environmental responsibility.
Case studies
Explore our most innovative Smartspace projects.
Our team of experts
Our senior leadership team brings decades of experience delivering fit-out and refurbishment projects. Their loyalty and shared commitment have shaped our business.
This continuity, alongside deep operational knowledge, helps Smartspace to thrive in complex live environments where precision and performance matter most.
In summary
Why choose Wates Smartspace?
We bring new life to established spaces
– through high-quality refurbishment, fit-out and enhancement.
Experts in live environments
– we deliver complex transformations while keeping your business as usual.
Minimising disruption, maximising value
– our solutions are practical, safe and designed for performance.
Trusted by leading organisations
– such as Marks and Spencer, Lloyds Banking Group, HM Revenue & Customs and Department for Education.
Decades of experience, decades of loyalty
– our leadership and delivery teams have long-standing careers within Wates.
Problem-solvers at heart
– every project is an exercise in ingenuity, balancing precision with customer-first thinking.
Collaborative and committed teams
– we work with integrity, consistency and a genuine drive to do the right thing.
Built for the long term
– backed by the financial stability and governance of the Wates Group.
