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.

Project Update: Connaught House 31 May 2018

 

Zinc Roofing and Cladding

Good progress is being made in North London on the Zinc Roofing and Cladding on Connaught House for Main Contractor Laxcon. The unusually sunny month of May has brought with it a flurry of activity and elevated moods, after all, who doesn’t love a blue sky?!

The VMZinc Quarts Plus Zinc is flying up and is starting to bring the building to life. We’re really looking forward to the scaffolding coming down to really appreciate the overall effect of the Zinc Cladding.

Zinc roofing and cladding Connaught House Site Progress Marketing 19.4.18 (1)

 

Timber Shingles as well as Zinc Roofing and Cladding

Great progress with the zinc cladding means great progress with the timber shingles. The Western Red Cedar Shingles look absolutely fantastic and will be a prominent feature of this high specification residential development designed by Wolff Architects. They are being installed in random lengths and sizes, the purpose of this is to create a ‘heritage’ look and feel to the external facade of the building.  The Sweet Chestnut soffits provide a complimentary natural feel to the Western Red Cedar but with a contrast in design aesthetic from clean linear lines to the staggered and random effect of the shingle.

Zinc roofing and cladding Timber Shingles Connaught House Longworth LP 30.5.18 (1) Zinc roofing and cladding shingles connaught house

Project information

Here is some information from the architects on the project: Wolff gained Planning Permission for the project in October 2015 from Haringey Council for the demolition of an existing 1960’s residential block and replacement of six 4 storey high quality units.  Each 2,500 sq ft house is comprised of four bedrooms with en-suites on the first and second floors. The Ground Floor consists of an entrance hall, large living space and external balcony that overlooks the lowered rear garden. The Lower Ground Floor accommodates an open plan kitchen and dining area opening our onto the rear garden.

Make sure to check back to our website on a regular basis and check our social media feeds for regular updates on this project and many others.

 

Author: Ben Parker, Longworth BDM

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