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.

RCI Magazine Façade Awards Finalists 2021! 27 Jul 2021

 

Longworth make the shortlist for the RCI Magazine Façade Awards 2021!

Facade award logo. Black background with yellow and white text. Shortlisted entry into awards. RCI Magazine Facade Awards 2021!

 

We’re very pleased to announce that we have had 5 of our projects shortlisted in this years RCI Magazine Facade Awards 2021!  It’s great recognition for the superb work our team has completed on these eye catching developments across the country.

This is amazing news coming off the back of winning at the 2020 Façade Awards last year 

Having received a record number of entries for the 2021 Façade Awards UK, Roofing, Cladding & Insulation (RCI) magazine the shortlist was unveiled at the end of last week.

The RCI Magazine said “Through unprecedented and challenging times, the industry’s passion and resilience has really transpired, and those that have made the shortlist should be highly commended for their efforts.  The RCI team would like to take this opportunity to say a big ‘thank you’ to everyone who took the time to enter the awards, and to wish them the very best of luck!”

Below are our shortlisted projects.  Best of luck to everyone who has made the finals.  Winners will be announced during a ceremony in Manchester on Friday 19th November 2021!

 

Artifex Apartments, Canon Green Court, Salford

 

Argeton Terracotta rainscreen system supplied by Taylor Maxwell

 

Shortlisted for – Best use of a rainscreen system using glass or ceramics

Salmon red and grey tiled building in Salford. RCI Magazine Facade Awards 2021!

 

Delamere Forest Visitors Centre and Bike Hire Building

 

Scottish Larch timber boarding supplied by Vincent Timber

 

Shortlisted for – Best use of a timber clad system

Timber clad building with metal roof. Visitors centre for Delamere Forest. RCI Magazine Facade Awards 2021!

 

LGBT+ Centre, Manchester

 

Arubis Nordic Royal copper supplied by Metal Solutions

 

Shortlisted for – Best use of rainscreen using specialist metal, to include (zinc, copper, brass)

Gold metal clad buidling. RCI Magazine Facade Awards 2021!

 

Express Building 2, Manchester

 

Equitone Linea cement board rainscreen supplied by Vivalda Manchester

 

Shortlisted for – Best use of fibre cement cladding panels

Grey coloured cement board clad entrance to building. RCI Magazine Facade Awards 2021!

 

Hackney Gardens, London

 

Tecu Brass Ahrenshoop profiled panels supplied by ALM

 

Shortlisted for – Best use of rainscreen using specialist metal, to include (zinc, copper, brass)

Brass coloured metal clad residential building in Hackney London RCI Magazine Facade Awards 2021!

 

Full details on all shortlisted projects and the event can be found by clicking on the link below –

RCI Magazine Facade Awards 2021

 

 

 

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