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.

Zinc Roofing and Cladding Project Update 05 Jul 2018

 

Zinc Roofing and Cladding in North Shields

PROJECT UPDATE! The scaffolding is coming down and the Zinc Roofing and Cladding is revealing its beauty at Smith’s Dock Smokehouses in North Shields. Longworth are installing VMZinc Pigmento Red Zinc Roofing and Cladding using a tradition standing seam method to Kingspan Benchmark RL. Longworth secured the prestigious contract with Robertson by being able to showcase their vast experience of delivering projects of this scale as well as a deep knowledge of Fully Supported Metal roofing and Cladding. Longworth’s team of highly skilled traditional metal craftsmen are very much demonstrating their prowess for finesse in the picturesque North Shields waterfront. We are all looking forward to the finished product.

The project is being managed by Longworth’s expert Senior Project Manager, David Steel with design being managed by Senior Designer Paul Egan.

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Zinc roofing and cladding project information

Main Contractor, Robertson, appointed Longworth to carry out the Zinc Roofing and Cladding on the 80-strong apartment scheme known as the Smokehouses at Smith’s Dock in North Shields. It is a Joint Venture between the developers, Urban Splash and Places for People. The project was designed by Architect, Simpson Haugh and compromises one, two and three bedroom homes and is scheduled for completion later in 2018.

*David Green, partner at SimpsonHaugh, said The Smokehouses design takes inspiration from the existing industrial buildings along the quayside.

“These buildings are referenced in a contemporary manner, using strong forms articulated at ground and upper levels through the use of pitched roofs, robust materials and simple rectangular openings,” he added. Smith’s Dock, which dates back to 1851, closed in 1987 having once employed thousands.

Nigel Brewer, project director at Places for People, said there is a “swathe of activity” on site.

“The buildings are another brilliant addition to the community we’re creating at Smith’s Dock and a demonstration of our commitment to bringing the site’s overall masterplan to life – something which will ultimately bring a variety of new and exciting space including a green public space, homes, workspace, as well as a retail and leisure offering,” he added.

Text source taken from Robertson website

What our clients say

"Longworth’s expertise in the traditional metal roofing trade proved invaluable. We would like to thank them for working closely with us to achieve our original vision."

Katy Heath, Nightingale Associates