Longworth is one of the UK’s leading envelope contractors, offering a complete turnkey service of design, installation and project management.

Over the years, we’ve become renowned for being an industry innovator. Building on our established reputation for being master craftsmen in the use of traditional metal products such as zinc, copper and stainless steel, since 1999 we have extended our skills and expertise to cover the whole of the external building envelope. And all to the highest of specifications.

Experience and detailed market knowledge of customer needs, supplier skills, legislative and environmental drivers and the emergence of new technologies have all contributed to our current market standing.

We combine this with outstanding customer support, safe working practices, technical understanding and quality workmanship - all of which have been achieved through constant investment in training and certification of our people.

At Longworth, we have a proven track record of working with all of the major UK developers to complete projects on time, on budget and on demand.

Offering complete turnkey services — design, installation and project management.

Pre-Construction Advice

Our team can provide valuable product and design advice at any stage of a project. With years of experience and long-standing relationships with product manufacturers, our engineers ensure that projects remain within budget without compromising architectural integrity.

Project Management

We utilise a collaborative project management programme to ensure we deliver projects on time, within budget, and most importantly, safely.

Fabrication

Our in-house fabrication service can deliver a wide range of high quality bespoke roofing and cladding solutions, utilising computerised folding and cutting machinery to ensure a precise and consistent end product.

Design

The latest computerised design systems equip our design team with the ability to provide clients, architects and main contractors with a complete plan for the construction project. For the more intricate designs, we have the facilities to produce a 3D image to assist with the design. All of our designers have been trained up to BIM Level 2.

Planning

For each project we provide a strict planning service. This includes producing detailed plans, method statements and risk assessments. The end result is a structured project following a critical path. We communicate with the client at every step of the way and our contracts manager is assigned to oversee the project, co-ordinating between the client, design, and site teams.

Commercial

We commit ourselves to providing the most economical service available. We are not tied into any one supplier or system which means value engineering is always available. Our partnering mentality is ideal for those who wish us to become involved from an early stage, which can often result in cost reduction of other trades such as steelwork, masonry, etc.

We have extensive experience of working within a range of sectors.

Public & Commercial Buildings

Over the years, Longworth has undertaken a wide range of roofing and cladding works, from office space to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.

Retail & Residential

More than a third of consumer spending goes through our shops and it is the UK’s largest private sector employer with 2.9 million employees.

Transport

Modern and efficient transport infrastructure is as important today as it has ever been.

Leisure

The range of building types in the leisure industry means that we have to be adaptable and competent in a wide range of methods, design, products and environments.

Health Care

Our team has completed a large number of projects in the health care sector, from new build highly-aesthetic designs to functional, cost-conscious projects.

Education

We pride ourselves in expertly handling the building process of schools, colleges and universities all over the country.

We've got them all covered.

Hard work and perseverance pays off! 14 Nov 2016

 

Ian Cartwright - Quantity Surveyor 2

In February 2012 Ian Cartwright joined Longworth as a trainee QS with no previous experience in Construction other than a keen interest. Ian had recently graduated from University with a BSc in Multi-media so he was enrolled on a 2 year HNC in Building Production Technology to provide him with the solid foundation of construction knowledge.

The direct benefit to Longworth from this level of training was an employee with a solid understanding of the construction industry, a professional qualification that complimented his day to day role and responsibilities and a desire to progress his professional career.

Ian wanted to progress to becoming a fully qualified QS with more specific training to suit his role and career progression so embarked on a 2 year Masters Degree in Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management. This high level of training allowed Ian to apply theory on a practical level as well as increasing his knowledge of contract law. Ian’s dissertation was based on a real life situation that he was faced with at Longworth which not only advanced the quality of Ian’s final submission but also benefited Longworth through practical application of what he had studied in the last 2 years.

During his two years of training, Ian and his fiancee were blessed with the arrival of their first child. Ian received excellent support during this period to ensure he had a good balance of work, training and most importantly family life.

Ian worked incredibly hard over the last two years and on Wednesday 9th November received his results. Ian passed with Merit and 1st Class Distinction for his dissertation! Ian is now on the career path to becoming a senior QS in our fast growing and dynamic commercial team.

The benefit of investing the time and money in this level of training has a direct benefit for both Ian and Longworth. Ian has gained a high level professional qualification that will stay with him for life which will provide him with a clear and fulfilling career path. Longworth has benefited from a focused and dedicated professional who is able to apply his knowledge and skill in a very specific role in a specialised construction environment.

Congratulations Ian, your hard work and perseverance has certainly paid off.

Ian Collage

Our Ian Cartwright, a top QS and a lover of the outdoors.

What our clients say

"The efforts during the construction stage of the works must be commended. The quality of the finished product is evident to anyone who cares to visit the campus at Stockport College."

Tom Herd - Senior Design Manager, Wates Construction