Wates acquires property services business Liberty
Wates said the acquisition will support its expansion into the heating and compliance market as well as renewable energy services provision.
Wates said the acquisition will support its expansion into the heating and compliance market as well as renewable energy services provision.
The company today announced his passing on 22 September 2024. He died aged 88.
Wates have been appointed to retrofit 410 homes over two years to help decarbonise homes for partners Orbit.
This comes amid the planned departure of Wates executive managing director Paul Chandler and plans for a major restructure at the contractor.
Brian Long will join the business from Mirvac in Australia, as the new group health, safety, and wellbeing director.
Executive MD Paul Chandler announces intention to step down at the end of the year.
The group reported profitability across all parts of its business for FY2023.
Steff Battle, who has been at Wates since 1995, was offered the job on a permanent basis having held the role of interim MD since October 2023.
Rosie Toogood will join the company in her newly created position, following her most recent role as CEO of Legal & General’s Modular Homes business.
Dave Saville has also worked in key leadership roles at John Sisk & Son and Laing O’Rourke over his 30-year career.