but we are really proud of our achievements and the accolades we receive from other organisations. Here is a selection of our most recent awards.
Already in 2011 Wates has been named Contractor of the Year, Employer of the Year and received the Judges Supreme Award, whlie Chief Executive Paul Drechsler was recognised as one of the first three inaugural Construction Leaders at the Construction News Awards.
Wates has also received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development, the BiTC Company of the Year Award, Project of the Year for Chelsea Academy at the Building Awards and we achieved Platinum status in the BiTC Corporate Responsibility Index .
Social Housing Contractor of the Year
Wates Living Space was honoured to win "Contractor of the Year" in the only awards that pay tribute to the work of social housing contractors, the 2011 Housing Excellence Awards.
Major Contractor of the Year
We were delighted to win Major Contractor of the Year for the second year running at Building Magazine's 2010 Awards. In 2009 our Chairman and Chief Executive, Paul Drechsler, was also honoured as he was named Chief Executive of the Year.
Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For
In 2010 we were listed as one of the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work For and were proud to be given a special award 'Giving Something Back' for our community work.
BiTC Big Tick Award for Employability
In 2010 we were awarded a Big Tick Award for our Building Futures Initiative, which helps those facing barriers to employment.
Sunday Times Green List
The Sunday Time revealed the 60 Best Green Companies in Britain and we were really pleased to be ranked 26th in this definitive guide to businesses with the most radically improved environmental performances.
Gold place in CSR index
Our gold place in the BITC CSR index recognises the efforts of all of our people in making a difference to their customers, suppliers and communities.
Best Company
We are very proud that as a result of the views expressed by over 1,000 Wates employees, we achieved accreditation as a Best Company to work for in 2010.
Rospa Gold
Safety is a top priority within Wates Group, and our excellent safety record has resulted in RoSPA Gold Awards for Occupational Safety and the British Safety Council Awards for the past five years.
Investor in People
In May 2011 we were re-accredited with our Investor in People standard and also awarded Gold status.
Building Sustainable Contractor of the Year
We had a double win at the 2008 Building Magazine’s Sustainability Awards scooping Contractor of the Year and our sustainability manager, Rachel Woolliscroft, won the Sustainability Champion Award.
Building Good Employer
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice within the Construction industry. Getting into Building Magazine’s Good Employers Guide, entirely as a result of the views of our employees is the best external recognition we could ask for.
Committed 2 Equality
In 2008 we achieved accreditation to Committed to Equality, a diversity assured organisation, C2E is a not for profit organisation that promotes diversity through its C2E kitemark.
National Work Experience Council
We are the proud of the fact that we were the first construction company to receive the kite mark from the National Work Experience Council which reflects the quality training placements we offer.
Considerate Contractor
We became an associate member of the Considerate Contractor scheme in 2008. Many of our sites are independently audited to ensure they meet stringent guidelines.
National Business Award
We received the Corporate Responsibility Award for the South East of England regional heat of the 2008 National Business Awards programme.
