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.

NEW CONTRACT WIN Zinc Roofing and Cladding in Hull 13 Jun 2018

 

Longworth secure the Zinc Roofing and Cladding works for VINCI at the West Campus Residences project, Hull University

Longworth have been successfully appointed by VINCI Construction UK to install 250m2 of Rheinzink Blue Grey Cladding in standing seam to the sloping mansard at the top level of the student accommodation block. There is also stnading seam Rheinzink zinc roofing and cladding to 24 dormers that project out of the sloping mansard roof. Included in the package is 120m of Rheinzink Blue Grey Parapet Cappings.

The installation method is to be traditional fully supported zinc roofing and cladding with a fully ventilated timber build-up using Kingspan insulation. Longworth are due to start on site in late July 2018. The project will be run by Longworth’s Traditional Roofing Manager, Danny Nelson and Contract Manager, Andy Desmonde.

Zinc Roofing and Cladding West Campus Residences Hull Longworth

More project information

The West Campus Residences development will provide students with a mix of room types and facilities to meet a growing demand for affordable on-campus accommodation and provide a greater choice of accommodation types for students.

The University Partnership Programme (UPP) said it would raise the required investment and handle the design, construction and operation of the project as part of its long-term partnership with the University of Hull. University Partnerships Programme (UPP) awarded VINCI Construction UK, VINCI’s subsidiary, a £97 million contract to design and build the new accommodation complex at the University of Hull.

Drawn up by architects’ firm tp Bennett, the proposals feature a range of single rooms and one bedroom apartments for a further 1,462 students. They will comprise nine blocks, within the scale and context of the campus and neighbouring buildings.

Alongside the accommodation, an urban green and avenue will offer facilities on their doorstep, including a café, convenience store, laundry facilities and formal and informal outdoor areas.

UPP is the leading provider of campus student accommodation infrastructure and support services in the UK. They have around 32,000 rooms under management or in construction through long term partnerships with 15 leading UK universities.

What our clients say

"We’re really pleased with the proactive effort put in by Longworth to ensure the desired quality is achieved. The building is well received by everyone and regarded as a success."

Husnee Jamalluddin - Associate, Halsall Lloyd Partnership