Longworth and Urbanise Partner for Early Stage Cladding Project

ROOFING AND CLADDING specialist Longworth and main contractor Urbanise are working together on the early stages of a cladding remediation project at the Exchange Building in Croydon.

Longworth will be involved in the stripping and replacement of the existing cladding to meet the requirements of the Building Safety Act (BSA).

The two businesses have previously worked together on a number of high-profile schemes across the UK, including Manchester Arena, Two Express Building and Eyewitness Works in Sheffield.

Safety is at the forefront of all construction in this partnership, and the Exchange Building project will ensure compliance with the high rise building (HRB) requirements of the BSA.

Early Stage Cladding Project

At Croydon, the works will include the removal of existing combustible cladding materials, replacing them with new Euroclass A1 equivalent products.

The new materials will maintain the building’s existing appearance, in keeping with the original planning requirements.

Urbanise Construction and Longworth have been involved at an early stage in the project to assist in the selection of materials, finalising specifications and comprehensive designs to meet stringent safety standards.

Steven Jones, Pre-Construction Director at Longworth, said: “At Longworth, we have been preparing for the Building Safety Act for a number of years now. We’ve implemented systems and processes throughout our business that align with the regulations, including extensive quality assurance and record keeping.

“We are proud to be involved in projects like Croydon with Urbanise, where both companies can play a significant role in making the building safe for people to live in.

“This partnership is a testament to what can be achieved when two industry leaders come together with a shared vision for innovation and safety.”

Matt Kimber, Ops Director at Urbanise Construction, said: “Partnering with Longworth once again underscores our unwavering commitment to elevating safety standards in the construction industry.

“Our next project, The Exchange Building project in Croydon, is another example of the importance of the partnership and how we successfully collaborate to not only meet but exceed the stringent requirements set forth by the Building Safety Act.”

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