Tag: Wates
Fresh approach to repairs for Birmingham council tenants
Birmingham’s council tenants will soon benefit from an improved repairs and maintenance service following an intensive evaluation process that also sees substantial savings estimated at around £13 million over the next four years. Currently, most tenants have two contractors to deal with – one for repairs and one for any issues with gas. The new […]
Early Christmas gift for city tenant
Residents of Fabian Close, Frankley have a new neighbour just in time for Christmas as specialist housing contractor Wates handed over the keys of a newly built home to Birmingham City Council and its tenant on Friday (December 17). The former disused property has undergone a completed transformation during the last six months, with the […]
Lancaster Circus refurb is complete - 20 weeks early!
A redeveloped city council office in central Birmingham was officially opened today (September 9), completing 20 weeks ahead of schedule, saving £340,000 in the process. The £23million refurbishment of 1 Lancaster Circus by Wates Construction was completed in 72 weeks and saw the council building increase employee occupancy from 800 to 2,000. The project was […]
