Our approach
Detail. Locked in.
As a full service cladding solutions provider, we take your scope, specification, and design, and turn it into a safe, compliant, and deliverable solution.
We design with foresight and deliver with precision, tackling problems head-on.
More than a supplier, we’re a trusted cladding consultant. Over the last 30+ years, we’ve refined our six-stage approach to build creative, collaborative partnerships, avoid project pitfalls, and bridge the scope gap.
The result is beautiful, buildable, and safe projects – with safety and compliance at the heart of everything we do. Here’s how we do it.
How we work
Stage 1: Setting the foundation
Strategic planning delivers exceptional results. That’s why we front-load the design process to avoid potential issues, ensure accurate costs, and optimise the project scope:
• Research specifications to understand project requirements.
• Clearly define project scope to avoid scope creep.
• Optimise project plan to streamline delivery and enhance efficiency.
• Accurate project measurement and management to keep everything on track.
Setting the foundation means we begin every project on the front foot.
Stage 2: Building the right team
Construction is a collaborative industry. It relies on teamwork, communication, and a shared vision. That’s why we carefully assemble the right team for your project’s unique requirements:
• Engage with subcontractors within the contract framework to a ‘team of teams’.
• Define responsibilities to ensure everyone understands their role in the project.
• Promote open, cross-team communication from the outset.
Building the right team means we can achieve more – together.
Stage 3: Designing with foresight
Everything we do is about detail. Nowhere is this more evident than in the design process. With 30+ years of experience, we understand the complexities of cladding packages – the pitfalls and how to avoid them:
• Understand the whole cladding package to ensure complete delivery.
• Examine cladding intersections and address common project pain points.
• Incorporate tolerance margins without compromising safety or performance.
• Create accurate, buildable, and fully compliant designs.
Designing with foresight means we can tackle even the most complex cladding packages.
Stage 4: Getting the green light
The approval process often creates bottlenecks. That’s why we’ve developed internal management systems and processes to make sure your project gets the green light:
• Collaborate closely with other package providers to integrate discrete elements.
• Appoint a dedicated project manager and design technician to oversee every detail.
• Utilise in-house information management systems to streamline documentation.
Getting the green light means we can progress your project, quickly and efficiently.
Stage 5: Delivering with precision
When we get the green light, our teams get to work. Every detail is meticulously managed to achieve project success:
• Orchestrate cladding and other building systems to ensure integration.
• Inspect and monitor product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
• Maintain open communication with stakeholders – every step of the way.
Delivering with precision means we keep your project on track and within budget.
Stage 6: Finalising your project
Installation is where everything comes together. Our skilled installation experts finalise your project with precision, delivering our designs with an exceptional attention to detail:
• Address any problems directly and offer friendly, proactive, and strategic solutions.
• Open communication with stakeholders – we’re always a phone call away.
• Schedule team meetings and incorporate feedback to ensure project success.
Finalising your project means we create buildings people are proud to live and work in.
Why does our approach work?
At LockMetal, we’re more than a supplier – we’re a trusted cladding solutions partner.
Our approach works because every detail is considered, including how different building systems work together. From strategic planning through to meticulous design and installation, we provide clients with first-class service and support every step of the way.