St John Fisher School, Wigan
Wigan
First school to benefit from a state-of-the-art new build featuring high-tech learning spaces through the Department for Education's Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) framework.
Client · Department for Education
About from company website
Founded over 125 years ago, Wates is one of the UK's largest family-owned construction, development, and property services companies. With a rich history dating back to 1897, the company has evolved from its origins as a housebuilder to become a comprehensive provider of services across the built environment, including development, building, and property maintenance. Wates is committed to long-term financial resilience, sustainability, and making the industry more inclusive.
Guided by family values and a purpose-driven approach, the company partners with public and private sector clients to create communities and businesses for the future. They focus on delivering high standards of health and safety, quality, and innovation, aiming to be a trusted and progressive leader in the sector. The company's approach is underpinned by a commitment to social value, environmental responsibility, and fostering strong relationships with customers, supply chain partners, and employees.
Wates strives to create places where people can thrive, balancing commercial success with a positive impact on society and the environment.
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Project experience from company website
Derby Market Hall
Derby
Refurbishment and transformation of Derby's Grade II Listed Victorian Market Hall into a contemporary, vibrant retail and leisure destination.
Client · Derby City Council
11 and 12 Wellington Place, Leeds
Leeds
Creation of two landmark buildings in the heart of Leeds City Centre.
Hounsome Fields, Basingstoke
Basingstoke
Achieving planning consent and the subsequent land sale.
The Abbey Centre
Community Centre on the ground floor providing valuable resources and access to an outdoor garden room and creche, whilst the Health Centre above will provide new modern consultation and surgery rooms.
Edgar Wood Academy Secondary School
Middleton
The very first school in the country to be procured via the Department for Education's (DfE's) Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Framework.
Client · Department for Education
Braywick Leisure Centre
A new, state of the art leisure centre constructed as a replacement for the Magnet Leisure Centre.
Cardiff Council Residential Partnership
Cardiff
An exciting development partnership between Wates Residential and the City of Cardiff Council.
Client · City of Cardiff Council
Fire Station Refurbishment For Cheshire
Cheshire
Delivery of complex and time sensitive projects in live working environments.
Client · Cheshire
LB of Havering Joint Venture Regeneration
Havering
A 12 year joint venture partnership to breathe new life into the community of Havering.
Client · LB of Havering
Brent Housing Retrofit Pilot
Brent
Exceeding energy performance certificate targets in Brent.
Client · Brent Council
Aspen Grove low-carbon development
Cardiff
A low-carbon development that won a WhatHouse? Awards Silver Winner in the 'Best Sustainable Development' category for 2022.
Accreditations from company website
- Investors in People (IiP) Gold
- C2E (Committed to Equality) at Gold standard
- ISO 44001: Collaborative Business Relationships
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ISO 19650 BIM certification
Clients mentioned from company website
Derby City Council, Department for Education, City of Cardiff Council, Cheshire, LB of Havering, Brent Council, Cardiff Council.
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What does Wates Construction Ltd do?
Wates is a leading family-owned development, building, and property maintenance company in the UK, committed to creating places for people to thrive. Their listed services include Main contractor, House builder, Property developer, Design & build and Refurbishment.
Where is Wates Construction Ltd based?
Wates Construction Ltd is registered at Wates House, Station Approach, Leatherhead, KT22 7SW, in London.
What areas does Wates Construction Ltd cover?
Wates Construction Ltd states that it works across Nationwide.
Is Wates Construction Ltd still trading?
Companies House lists Wates Construction Ltd as active.
What accreditations does Wates Construction Ltd hold?
Wates Construction Ltd displays Investors in People (IiP) Gold, C2E (Committed to Equality) at Gold standard, ISO 44001: Collaborative Business Relationships, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 on its website.
What sectors does Wates Construction Ltd work in?
Wates Construction Ltd works in Residential, Commercial, Public, Healthcare, Education and Leisure.
When was Wates Construction Ltd established?
Wates Construction Ltd was incorporated on 1986-01-15, though the company says it has traded since 1897.