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.

The Longworth Christmas Blog – #1 Melissa Fazackerley 02 Dec 2019

 

Longworth Blog Advent 2019

 Melissa with a Christmas Hat Longworth Christmas Blog

In the spirit of the 12 days of Christmas, I decided to take a new approach and put some challenging questions to members of our team. There are various questions posed to me colleagues through December with a final word from our Managing Director in response to his team’s outlook on health and safety at Longworth during 2019. But first, I took a look over 2019 in relation to SHEQ and the progress team Longworth have made.

 

Longworth Progress in 2019

First of all is successful retention and positive feedback on our UKAS certified management systems. The work that goes in to maintaining excellent standards throughout the business is something quite refreshing to see. The input from colleagues at all levels is certainly re-assuring when it comes to leading the way in our industry.

Our number of training days (as well as the value of those days) is increasing year on year, showing Longworth’s real commitment to SHEQ and the development of our people. Our staff turnover is low and particularly low for the construction industry meaning what we are doing works for the business and the employees.

The SHEQ committee has grown in numbers and in value, with individuals from all departments and all levels of the business we get a broad range of input into our processes. The most recent meeting held 15% of all employees and everyone present spoke on behalf of colleagues and is in a position to influence others. Which goes to show why the committee is a valuable tool in how we manage the business.

SHEQ committee meeting

Standards on site are improving in terms of SHEQ and our employees are developing more and more confidence to speak up when something ‘isn’t right’.  I think that our willingness to accept feedback and encouraging communication help this.

Everyone in the business should be very proud at what has been achieved so far and the direction in which we are headed. Personally I am most proud of the fact that everyone has a voice and it will be heard. The way we operate is down to the influence of all our of employees and not just our directors.

In this advent blog you will hear from different people throughout the business, so keep an eye on our page!

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