Keeping it in the family – Construction dynasties

By Roxane McMeeken and Roxane McMeeken Roxane McMeeken2008-07-11T00:00:00

The Wates family have had their business for 111 years. Pictured are Andrew (left) and James Wates with little Emily

When family-run businesses are handed down from one generation to another, all manner of issues come into play, not least of which is ownership. Roxane McMeeken looks at how to keep a construction dynasty going

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