Hawkings Cladding Ltd.

19/03/2026

Last week we spent some time travelling across the South West visiting a number of current and upcoming schemes for Hawkings Cladding Ltd.

First stop was Weymouth to visit the extension works at the local Premier Inn where we will soon be installing the Valcan® - Manufacturer of Non-Combustible Cladding Materials Ceramapanel Rainscreen cladding.

It’s always great to be working again with Carter Lauren Construction Ltd . Our relationship now spans more than 9 years and this will be our eighth project together - including our third Premier Inn scheme. Longstanding partnerships like this are something we are incredibly proud of.

On the journey west we also stopped briefly at our East Quay project in Plymouth that we completed for our valued friends Obedair Nick Jeffery ahead of the upcoming one - year defects inspection of the Swisspearl United Kingdom facade. The building was looking fantastic in the sunshine and is another great example of how well delivered cladding remediation can transform a façade.

The day finished with our first site visit for the new training and development centre for Plymouth Argyle Football Club where we will be delivering the complete Etex EQUITONE UK by Etex and BTS Facades & Fabrications Feature panel
façade package.

It was great to see the primary structure now complete, with the sacrificial membrane in place ready to be removed ahead of the façade works commencing.

We are excited to be working with Whitebox Construction Management led by Ali Staddon & Muna Sono onsite, and the Graeme D. who has been fantastic to collaborate with during Pre-Con.

Exciting months ahead with works due to start on site for these two schemes later this month/early April.

Follow Hawkings Cladding Ltd to see more behind-the-scenes updates from our façade projects across the South West.

24/09/2025

Our recently completed Brickslip scheme for our repeat client Carter Lauren Construction Ltd carried out at Bridgend Desiger Outlet.
It was a tricky but effective install of the Curved Stackbonded Dove White Glazed Corium Brickslip by wienerberger UK . The Corium in conjunction with Taylor Maxwell is a fully non-combustible System from SFS to brickwork.

Thank you to Russ Church Ian Lander for your technical input and Dave Green for your assistance with compliance.

Working with Carter Lauren Construction Ltd over the past 8 years on multiple schemes highlights the benefit of collaboration and the importance of relationships.

Thanks Adam Wood for the Brick specification, Robert Downs for another great collaboration, Jason Bell for On-Site and to Owain Day in commercial.

Tenmat - Fire Barriers
Plastestrip - H&H + Rails
ROCKWOOL - Insulation
Guttercrest - Copings
SBS Cladding Ltd - Supply of all other materials

23/09/2025

- Works well underway at The Blue School, Wells -

We are proud to be working with our repeat client Qube Condtruction on the refurbishment of The Blue School in Wells, Somerset.

After working together in Bridgwater, Minehead, and most recently in Taunton, we are now collaborating again in Wells — our latest scheme in as many years with Qube. A true testament to the trust that develops when projects are delivered to the highest standards, on time and on budget.

Alongside the principal architect Bailey Partnership we are carrying out the full design, survey, supply, fabrication, and installation of striking Bailey Prima Aluminium Cassette Panels.

Our comprehensive façade build-up includes:
✅ Bailey Prima Panels
✅ Rockwool Duoslab
✅ Bailey Framing
✅ Tenmat Fire Barriers
✅ ITP Flameout loo Breathe
✅ Euroform Versaroc

With works well underway, our Project Manager Dan Adams noted on his recent visit:

“The ease of this system has allowed a speedy installation, which is critical to minimising disruption in this live school environment, while ensuring the highest levels of quality.”

Sheathing, membrane, brackets and rails are progressing well, with insulation now being installed this week. Panel delivery is expected early next week — keeping us on track to wrap the scheme up swiftly for the school.

A huge thank you to our supply chain partners for their continued support.

ROCKWOOL
Liam Dowling - Rockwool Duoslab
Matt Priddy
Tenmat Jeremy Fraser - Tenmat Fire Barriers
SBS Cladding Ltd Russ Church - Supplier
Euroform - Versaroc Sheathing
BTS Facades & FabricationsPhil Atkinson - Festure Flashing

25/03/2025

Proud to Announce Our Latest Secured Project!

We’re thrilled to announce Hawkings Cladding Ltd has been awarded the Design, Supply and Installation of the SFS and Rainscreen package for the entire façade of the new Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) Hospital in Plymouth.

We are proud to have been appointed by BAM Construct UK as the specialist façade contractor, with our commitment to quality from design to completion being a key factor in our selection.

This project will feature:
✅ Ash & Lacy SFS
✅ Siniat Weather Defence Sheathing
✅ ROCKWOOL UK Duo Slab Insulation
✅ Tenmat Ltd. Firebarriers
✅ Ash & Lacy Helping Hand System
✅ 1,600m2²+ Swisspearl UK Patina (various colours)
✅ 1,000m²+ Aquarian Cladding Systems Brick Slips
✅ Sika

We’re also excited to be working with KTA and Airey & Coles Consulting Engineers on this scheme. Design work is well underway, with a start on site planned for May.

The new CDC hospital will provide state-of-the-art diagnostic facilities, improving access to essential healthcare services for the Plymouth community. We’re proud to be part of a project that will make such a positive impact!

25/03/2025

Hawkings Cladding Ltd Secures Prestigious Scheme with CG Fry.

We are delighted to announce that Hawkings Cladding Ltd has secured its third scheme in as many years with our trusted clients, CG Fry. This new project involves the design and installation of the non-combustible facade to the luxury house in Dorset.

We are proud to be partnering with Knotwood, renowned for their innovative wood grain effect cladding and battens. These products offer a durable, low-maintenance solution with the beauty of natural wood, ideal for modern architecture. The wood grain cladding and battens provide exceptional aesthetic value while being eco-friendly, making them the perfect choice for this prestigious development.

Although the scheme is confidential, we are excited to begin work on this stunning project and deliver another outstanding result.

Knotwood UK
Tenmat
Plastestrip
CG Fry & Son Ltd
Mark Harris

Luke Boughton For all your assistance with the Knotwood

07/03/2025

HCL Complete A UK First Fully Non-Combustible Curved Brick Slip Installation!

We are proud to announce the successful delivery of one of the first non-combustible, fully warranted, and compliant Corium Brick Slip installations using glazed Dover White wienerberger bricks at the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet in Bridgend for our repeat clients Carter Lauren Construction Ltd

While curved Corium installations have been completed before, they’ve typically relied on combustible ply/sheathings or non-compliant designs to achieve the curve. However, working in full collaboration with Wienerberger and Taylor Maxwell, we’ve delivered an engineered adaptation of the flat-faced system ensuring compliance without compromise. Every adjustment made to accommodate the curve stayed within the certification parameters.

Though this may be a small scheme, it serves as a benchmark for future installs, demonstrating that compliant, curved, non-combustible brick slip facades are not just possible but practical.

A few thank you’s-
Firstly to HCL’s in-house expert install team led by Jack Bryant who time and time again produce fantastic installations that we are proud to showcase.
Russ Church for the supply of Corrium.
Taylor Maxwell ‘s Paul Fasey for Technical support.
wienerberger UK ‘s Chris Hornby and Marcus Franklin for collaboration on the design process.
Carlos Rodrigues of Next Level Pointing Ltd, who expertly carried out the pointing of the brickwork. Their attention to detail and craftsmanship were second to none, and we’re already looking forward to working with them again in the future!
Tenmat. Jeremy Fraser Top service as always.
Guttercrestest Glen Beech For the fantastic PPC copings and flashings.
Plastestrip

Robert Downs for the assistance with Design Co-ordination of preceding trades.
Adam Wood Holder Mathias Architects

Also, a big thank you to our partners and team for making this happen. If you’re interested in learning more about HCL and what we can offer you, please get in touch
Dan Adams
Jamie Hawkings

20/12/2024

Trood-Exeter Phase Two – Block B Milestone Complete!

We’re excited to share the completion of Block B at Trood-Exeter Phase Two! After 12 Months of work on this site, we continue to deliver on block milestones, with two more blocks remaining in the project.

For our repeat client Vistry Group Countrywide Vistry, we proudly installed striking facades, including projecting bespoke Earnshaw Engineering Ltd PPC feature pods with EQUITONE UK Linea infill panels, showcasing our commitment to quality and innovation.

At the recent handover, Contracts Manager Dan Adams represented HCL as Vistry and Livewest praised our QA procedures and documentation, calling them exemplary. This is a testament to the attention to detail and professionalism that sets HCL apart—and it’s always included in our project delivery costs.

Big thank you to Nuno Nobre the Senior Site Manager for your assistance throughout.

And to our ever impressive Jack Bryant for the masterfully installation and co-ordinating the works- Thank you!

Thank you to our Supply Chain-
BBS Facades
Tenmat
Jeremy Fraser
Earnshaw Engineering Ltd
Equitone UK
Mainline Products Ltd
Marianne Corr
Plastestrip

Stay posted for the coming phases….

If you’re looking for a trusted facade contractor for your next project, get in touch with us today!

15/11/2024

The Exeter Chiefs Women delivered an outstanding performance last week!

We're delighted to be sponsoring and supporting these inspiring athletes as they continue their remarkable journey of growth and achievement.

Here’s to many more successes ahead, and best of luck in next week’s match against the Sale Sharks Women!

Exeter Chiefs Women
Exeter Chiefs Official

15/11/2024

15/11/2024

Local Soup Kitchen, now called Community meals, and Independent Food Bank in Bournemouth where referred families can come and receive food, bedding, clothes and other household items