Tag: Wates
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Supply chains are key to cutting carbon – tier 1s should work with them
With costs rising for carbon-intensive construction materials, main contractors should work with their suppliers to find green solutions, says Cressida Curtis of Wates. Within 10 days of a climate denier being sworn in as US president, our government declared: “The UK is re-establishing itself as a climate leader on the global stage” in its Nationally…
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Wates appointed for £300m Suffolk prison expansion
Phil Shortman, regional managing director for the MoJ at Wates, said: “Through the construction of this project, around 2,000 building components have been crafted in Ministry of Justice workshops, providing meaningful employment opportunities, helping develop valuable skills and supporting brighter futures.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Laing’s head of procurement joins Wates as construction ops director
Mosey said: “I’m thrilled to be joining Wates, with its strong heritage and firm commitment to driving safety, sustainability and quality in everything it does. I look forward to working with teams across Wates Construction to maintain this strong foundation and continually improve how we deliver for our customers.” View the original article and our…
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Machine operator saved by defibrillator at Wates prison site
“I firmly believe that having defibrillators on construction sites across the country could save countless lives in a critical situation. Without the quick thinking of [my lifelong friend] Colin, the staff at Wates, and immediate access to a defibrillator, I wouldn’t be here today. I died for 16 minutes on site, far from my family,…