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 – #8 Steven Jones 17 Dec 2019

 

 Longworth Blog Advent 2019

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In the eighth of our Christmas Advent Blogs, our SHEQ Manager Melissa Fazackerley asks our Pre-Construction Director Steven Jones the following question –

 

How has SHEQ developed at the pre-construction stage? What changes have you seen at Longworth?

 

I’ve been at Longworth for just over 22 years. The Construction industry and specifically roofing and cladding has gone through huge changes in that time.

When I started in the late 1990’s we were a company that focused on metal roofing and cladding using traditional metals such as stainless steel, copper and zinc. Our interest was installing the metal, without much input into the overall design of the roof and walls. Drawings were still being carried out using pen and paper, and health and safety in the construction industry was basic…to say the least!

 

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As we developed as a company and began to grow, we started to take on more of the roof and wall construction. Insulation, plywood decking, bracket and rail systems, fire barriers, vapour control. Full design responsibility, input into alternative solutions and being able to offer sound, responsible advice on value engineering came to the forefront, especially during the downturn in construction around 2008 to 2010.

 

Sound Advice

We’re offering a greater range of products and advice during the pre-construction stage so being able to provide expert advice has become paramount. When looking at providing solutions, we need to consider the following key factors, which all involve SHEQ –

Fire performance – is the product we are proposing suitable for the location, height and use of the building?

Weight – Will the weight of the product have a knock on effect, in either installation method or additional supports?

Installation – Do our installation teams have the correct credentials and experience to install the products we are proposing?

Delivery periods – will the delivery period prohibit the use of products given the proposed programme?

Aesthetics – are the products in keeping with the Architect’s brief. What will the product look like in 5 or 10 years time? Is this a product we would be happy to put our name to and say “we installed that cladding”?

 

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The climate is changing all the time. There is uncertainty in the cladding industry in regards to potential new regulations being introduced.  It’s important that my pre-construction team are given the tools and opportunities to keep up to date. Close working relationships with our supply chain and governing bodies help us to do this.

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