This directory is meant to help building professionals find suitable UK framing contractors, general structural contractors, and structural specialty constructors

In the construction industry, reliable and skilled structural and framing contractors are essential for ensuring the integrity and stability of buildings.

This UK structural and framing contractors directory serves as a comprehensive resource for building professionals in the UK, connecting them with a wide range of contractors for residential, commercial, and industrial projects.

Whether you need structural steel, timber framing, or reinforced concrete services, the ConWize structural contractors directory helps you find the right fit.

The Types of Services Professionals Can Find Through a Structural Contractors Directory

Structural Steelwork

Design and Fabrication: Creating custom steel components for building structures, including beams, columns, and trusses.
Erection and Installation: Assembling and installing steel frameworks to provide robust structural support.

Timber Framing

Design and Construction: Designing and constructing timber frame structures, including residential homes and commercial buildings.
Custom Framing: Providing bespoke timber framing solutions for unique architectural designs.

Reinforced Concrete

Formwork and Pouring: Creating formwork and pouring reinforced concrete for foundations, columns, beams, and slabs.
Post-Tensioning: Implementing post-tensioning techniques to enhance the strength and durability of concrete structures.

Light Gauge Steel Framing

Design and Installation: Designing and installing light gauge steel framing systems for residential and commercial buildings.
Prefabrication: Using prefabricated steel components to speed up construction and ensure precision.

Masonry Structures

Brickwork and Blockwork: Constructing brick and block walls, ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic appeal.
Stone Masonry: Providing stone masonry services for both structural and decorative purposes.

Foundation Work

Pile Foundations: Installing pile foundations to support heavy loads and ensure stability on challenging soil conditions.
Raft Foundations: Constructing raft foundations for uniform load distribution across building footprints.

Structural Inspections and Assessments

Safety Inspections: Conducting thorough safety inspections and assessments of existing structures to identify and address potential issues.
Load Testing: Performing load tests to verify the structural capacity of buildings and components.

Retrofitting and Strengthening

Seismic Retrofitting: Enhancing the earthquake resistance of existing structures through specialized retrofitting techniques.
Structural Strengthening: Upgrading and reinforcing existing structures to improve their load-bearing capacity and durability.

Temporary Structures

Scaffolding and Shoring: Erecting temporary support structures for construction activities and to ensure worker safety.
Falsework: Designing and installing temporary structures to support permanent works during construction.

Precast Concrete

Design and Manufacturing: Creating precast concrete components off-site to precise specifications.
Installation: Transporting and assembling precast elements on-site to streamline construction and improve quality control.

Demolition and Site Clearance

Controlled Demolition: Safely dismantling existing structures to make way for new construction.
Debris Removal: Clearing the site of debris and materials post-demolition to prepare for new building activities.

By engaging these structural specialty contractors, building professionals can ensure their structural and framing projects benefit from expert knowledge, advanced techniques, and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.

ConWize’s UK framing contractors directory is designed to make it convenient for building professionals to find structural subcontractors and structural specialty contractors.

What To Look for in Structural Contractors’ Quotes

When reviewing structural contractors, it's essential to ensure the quote provided covers all aspects of the project comprehensively.

After using the UK structural and framing contractors directory to find a suitable contractor, below are the key elements a building professional should look for in a quote:

Detailed Breakdown of Costs

Labour Costs: Clear delineation of labour charges, including hourly rates or total project cost.
Material Costs: Itemised list of all materials required, including quantities and prices, to ensure transparency.

Scope of Work

Project Description: Detailed description of the work to be performed, including specific tasks and phases of the project.
Inclusions and Exclusions: Clear description of what is included and excluded to avoid misunderstandings later.

Project Timeline

Start and Completion Dates: Proposed dates for when the project will begin and be completed.
Milestones: Key project milestones with expected completion dates, allowing for progress tracking.

Payment Terms

Payment Schedule: Breakdown of payment terms, including deposit amount, interim payments, and final payment.
Accepted Payment Methods: Information on accepted payment methods (e.g., bank transfer, credit card).

Warranty and Guarantees

Workmanship Warranty: Details of any warranties on workmanship, including duration and coverage.
Material Guarantees: Information on warranties for materials used, often provided by manufacturers.

Terms and Conditions

Contract Terms: The terms and conditions governing the contract, including termination clauses, changes to the scope of work, and dispute resolution processes.
Legal Compliance: Assurance that the contractor complies with all relevant building codes, regulations, and safety standards.

Insurance and Licensing

Insurance Coverage: Confirmation that the contractor has adequate insurance, including public liability and employer’s liability insurance.
Licensing Information: Verification of the contractor’s licenses relevant to the work being performed.

Health and Safety Measures

Safety Protocols: Detailed safety measures and protocols to be followed during the project to protect workers and site occupants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I add my company to the ConWize UK Contractors Directory in the field of framing?

You are invited to register for the ConWize UK framing directory for free at: https://app.conwize.io/signup?lang=en and fill in the required details.

The ConWize UK framing Directory was created with the aim of connecting construction contractors and service providers in the construction industry in the UK with construction companies that wish to cooperate with them and commission work from them on their construction projects.

Today, most of the most active construction contractors in the UK market are already registered in the ConWize UK Contractors Directory and we invite additional construction contractors to register for free in the contractor database and gain exposure to leading construction companies in the UK.

Are all the details in the ConWize UK framing directory correct and verified for each service provider?

We make an effort to maintain an up-to-date and reliable database of framing contractors from the United Kingdom.

The details presented in it are updated by the framing contractors themselves and are therefore the most relevant. Any building contractor can enter the ConWize system in a secure manner and update their company details, types of work, locations and specialties.

I am not a subcontractor, is it relevant that I appear in the database ConWize UK framing Directory?

All service providers in the framing field are relevant for the ConWize UK framing Directory. This directory includes suppliers, subcontractors, consultants, architects, etc.

As a main contractor, how can I contact the list of UK framing contractors and suppliers shown here?

This ConWize UK framing Directory is a public database that contains general details about service providers. Our customers throughout the UK have access to contact details and can invite them to participate in tenders directly from the ConWize system.

Can the contractors registered in the ConWize UK framing Directory edit the information shown here?

Of course! You can log in (with an existing user or register as a new user) to the ConWize system and edit the company's details along with adding example projects, contact details, etc.

You can reach the company details through the profile completion bar that appears at the top of the screen or through the left menu bar >> Settings >> Company Profile

How can you search for a registered contractor or service provider in the field of framing who works in a certain field?

You can search for a registered contractor or service provider in the field of framing in the ConWize UK framing Directory by name or by filtering according to the type of work or the company's field of expertise. All building contractors registered in the ConWize UK framing Directory can update details about their company in order to provide relevant information to construction companies that enter the ConWize UK directory to locate suitable partners for their construction project.

How can a database of framing contractors help registered contractors receive more tenders from British main contractors?

The ConWize Directory is designed to increase your exposure to main contractors. Once your company profile is complete and the type of work (framing), specializations defined and locations, the main contractors will be able to choose you more easily when they distribute their tenders in the UK.

I would like to appear first in the list of companies for framing, is this possible?

Definitely! We have a mechanism that allows you to choose your location in the framing list within the ConWize UK Directory, you can contact us for more details.

I am a framing company, if someone searches for my company on Google will my business profile appear in the search results?

Yes! We aim to increase the exposure of the ConWize UK Directory so that framing contractors without any website will receive free online exposure.

Why can't my framing company be found in the database of registered contractors and service providers from the UK?

After registering in the ConWize system, we check the correctness of the details and display only the verified companies in the database.

The ConWize UK Directory includes registered contractors and service providers in the framing industry. If you still can't find your company, you can contact us and we will be happy to help.

I received a tender invitation by email thanks to the framing company database, what is the next step?

Excellent! You can click on the orange button in the received email and from there you will be redirected to the ConWize system, you can submit an framing proposal from within the system to the company that invited you to the tender.