Wates chief says sector ‘only in foothills’ of decarbonisation market opportunity

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Firm now provides services for roughly one in seven social homes in England after acquisition last year

The decarbonisation of social homes offers a major market opportunity for firms in the sector, according to the chief executive of Wates.

Eoghan O’Lionaird, who has led the contractor and residential developer since 2023, said the firm was taking a particular interest in heat decarbonisation after buying a new property services business last year.

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