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.

UK Roofing Awards 2020 – Winners! 10 Mar 2021

 

UK Roofing Awards 2020

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors has announced the winners of the UK Roofing Awards 2020.  The event, which was due to take place last year, had been postponed due to COVID-19.

Back in June 2020 we received great news that our Rainscreen installation at Paradise Street in Coventry had been shortlisted in the Rainscreen Category.  This project along with 3 others were to be put in front of a panel of experts to judge which should be the winner.

We’re extremely pleased to announce that our rainscreen cladding installation at Paradise Street Student Accommodation in Coventry has been chosen as the winner.

NFRC winners logo. White text one grey background with yellow winners banner

Photo of completed rainscreen panels at Paradise Street Coventry

As well as the winning the Rainscreen category, we are also pleased to announce that Paradise Street was voted winner of the Industry Choice Award.  This was an online vote by the public who had the opportunity to pick their favourite project from all those shortlisted!

NFRC Winners logo - Grey text with white background and yellow banner

Aluminium facada and soffit in multicolours at Paradise Street Coventry

As the live face to face awards event was not able to take place, the NFRC are looking to shoot a quality video production (filmed and produced by a highly-respected broadcast TV cameraman and editor who has worked on Formula1, Royal Ascot, World Championship Snooker, Autumn Watch, Winter Watch, Carols from King’s amongst other things) to showcase all the winning projects.

Photo of completed rainscreen panels at Paradise Street Coventry

A big thanks to everyone who was involved on this project, including our office staff, site management, supply chain and install teams.  We’re extremely pleased that this project has received national recognition and we can all be proud of the part that we have played in it

Credit for photos goes to Tim Crocker Architectural Photography

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