As the Hyde Group’s strategic delivery partner for whole-house retrofit, WPS and Liberty have provided funding support and fully compliant PAS 2035 services, alongside resident centric delivery. The programme is helping Hyde meet the Government’s target for all social homes to achieve EPC Band C by 2030. Almost 200 homes in Chichester have benefitted from…

Stephen Tracey, our Divisional Manager and NHDG working group Chair explores why competence must evolve with the retrofit sector.

As the UK accelerates towards net zero, so does the demand for green skills – but the workforce is struggling to keep up. WPS is addressing this through programmes that bring together skills training, practical experience, and real employment opportunities.

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…

WPS has been appointed as a key delivery partner on the Procurement Hub National Decarbonisation Framework, spearheading efforts to upgrade and decarbonise thousands of homes across England. The four‑year, £480 million framework is designed to accelerate whole house retrofit and energy efficiency improvements that reduce carbon emissions, improve energy performance and help alleviate fuel poverty. Procurement…

WPS has been appointed by Castle Point Borough Council to deliver a new five‑year programme of responsive repairs and planned maintenance for the Council’s social housing portfolio, following a competitive procurement process.