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.

North West Roof Training Group NWRTG, Membership 02 Apr 2019

 

North West Roof Training Group NWRTG, Membership

The North West Roof Training Group NWRTG, is an organisation dedicated to sourcing and providing quality training for their members to enable them to improve their business performance and increase their bottom line profits. Longworth were very please to be recently presented with their certificate of Membersip to the North West Roof Training Group.

The membership will provide Longworth with access to training courses specifically designed for the roofing industry, locally. The NWRTG will also assist Longworth with accessing funding for the training from bodies such as the CITB and the NFRC as well as other sources where they are available. Access to designated CITB area advisers and apprenticeship officers who can further advise on funding and grants.

The NWRTG will provide Longworth with regular news updates on changes and initiatives specific to the roofing industry allowing them to tailor their training needs to cope with any changes that may impact their business.

It will importantly, allow Longworth the opportunity to be involved with the development of standards and qualifications specific to the roofing industry. Currently, Longworth have very few options when it comes to training their apprenticeships in the art of traditional built up metal roofing and cladding. Their apprentices have to travel outside of the North West, 300 miles south to a training centre in Kent. Although the training is of the highest quality, it is difficult for apprentices to travel that far in a block release course. Extended periods away from home can take its toll on young apprentices and could discourage them to continue in the their apprenticeship. Longworth will be working hard with the North West Roof Training Group NWRTG to help develop a similar course of the highest quality in the North West Region. There are a number of roofing and cladding companies in the North West Region that provide traditional metal roofing and cladding who benefit from a local training course for their apprentices.

North West Roof Training Group NWRTG Apprentice 1

North West Roof Training Group NWRTG Apprentice

If you would like more information on the North West Training Group then please visit their website or contact Longworth’s SHEQ Manager, Melissa Fazackerley.

 

What our clients say

"Longworth's knowledge, hands-on attitude and wealth of experience allows them to work with the architect and project team to turn complex designs into reality. We commend their positive and cooperative attitude towards design."

Jason Duggan - Architect, Capita Symonds