In a move to drive more sustainable operations, we have added new all-electric vehicles (EVs) to our 1,700-strong fleet. Taking delivery of new all-electric Kia PV5s, the new EVs come as part of the commitment to ensure 60% of our fleet is fully electric by 2030 and to support the Wates Group – WPS’ parent…

Over four years, we worked in close partnership with a major public sector customer to deliver a pioneering ESG Strategy that improved building performance, reduced carbon, and created real social value.

WPS has been awarded a significant facilities management contract renewal by global engineering, management and development consultancy Mott MacDonald, extending a successful relationship that has been in place since 2017.

We’ve been appointed to deliver a £4.3m Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF) Wave 2.1 contract on behalf of The Hyde Group, further strengthening our position as a leader in social housing retrofit.

Summer Sampson, Disrepair Manager at Wates, shares insight on the long-term solutions needed to help social housing overcome some of its biggest challenges.