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.

Wear Sunscreen 08 May 2018

 

Zinc Roofers and Cladders Wear Sunscreen

Here at Longworth we enjoy the sunshine as much as the next person but when our team, especially our site teams such as our skilled Zinc Roofers and Cladders, are exposed to it over long periods of time we need to make sure that everyone stays healthy as well as safe. It is incredibly important here at Longworth, that we provide useful, relevant and up to date information for our people and make sure that they know how they can access that information.

Our SHEQ Manager, Melissa Fazackerley, works closely with IOSH to stay up to date on the latest health and safety advice for the construction industry and ensures that our valued team stays well informed and aware of the risks they could face everyday and what we’re doing to mitigate them.

So, to stay on topic, Melissa has issued some really valuable information on how to stay healthy while enjoying the fantastic weather we’re having from the important ‘No Time to Lose Campaign’. Click here to access the invaluable information from IOSH in pdf format.

 

To help put things in to some perspective, here are some facts from the IOSH No Time to Lose Campaign on skin cancer in the construction industry. One of the most worrying facts is “two thirds of UK construction workers outside for nearly 7 hours a day don’t know they are at risk of getting skin cancer“. Make yourself aware of the risks and what you can do to reduce them.

Zinc Roofers and Cladders Wear Sunscreen IOSH No Time to Loose Campaign

Zinc Roofers and Cladders Wear Sunscreen IOSH No Time to Loose Campaign

If you would like more information on the No Time to Lose Campaign then click here. Longworth are advocates of the campaign and actively participate and spread it’s positive message.

“Remember, enjoy the weather whilst we have it but please stay safe and healthy” Melissa Fazackerley, Longworth SHEQ Manager.

 

Blog post by Ben Parker, Business Development Manager

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