What Quality Building Envelope Solutions, Ltd does

Quality Building Envelope Solutions, Ltd (QBES Ltd) is a privately held UK specialist contractor providing supply, installation, and site management services for roofing and cladding systems. Founded in 2018 by Manuel Irimia and Stefan Ninu, the company builds on the operational platform of predecessor MGA Cladding & Roofing Ltd (founded 2013), which grew from five installers to more than 80 team members over its first five years. QBES Ltd is headquartered in East Kilbride, Glasgow, and operates across the entire United Kingdom, serving industrial, commercial, leisure, education, high-security, and retail end-markets.

The company's core offering spans composite panel installation, standing seam systems, polycarbonate panels, curtain wall systems, Vieo and traditional zinc cladding, stone cladding, and insulation systems. Materials are procured through approved-supplier partnerships with Kingspan, Euroclad, IKO, SIG, Tektum, Metal Solutions, and Summit Platforms. Differentiators include a multi-skilled workforce certified to operate cherry pickers, scissor lifts, cradles, forklifts, and cranes, and a comprehensive site management capability covering Health & Safety procedures, method statements, risk assessments, and quality control inspections. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, SSIP Acclaim, Constructionline Gold, Builder's Profile, and Social Value certifications.

QBES Ltd generates revenue through project-based, quote-driven contracts with UK general contractors including Morrison Construction, BAM Nuttall, Clark Contracts, BHC Ltd, and Heron Bros, as well as direct engagements with enterprise end-clients such as Sainsbury's, Wavegarden Edinburgh, Premier Inn, and Ratho Library. Reported turnover reached circa £3m in 2025, with the combined QBES/MGA track record exceeding 70 completed projects since 2013. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales with direct engagement and travel to project sites across the UK. The company remains privately held with no external investors identified.

Name

Quality Building Envelope Solutions, Ltd

Legal name

Quality Building Envelope Solutions, Ltd

Website

https://qbes.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quality Building Envelope Solutions, Ltd is a UK specialist contractor providing supply, installation, and site management services for roofing and cladding systems, serving industrial, commercial, leisure, education, high-security, and retail sectors through major general contractors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Roofing and Cladding Installation Services: QBES Ltd generates revenue through supply, installation, and site management services for roofing and cladding systems. The company works with approved suppliers to provide materials and professional installation to clients across industrial, commercial, leisure, education, high-security, and retail sectors.
2. Material Supply Services: Supply of industrial roofing and cladding materials including composite panels, standing seam systems, polycarbonate panels, curtain wall systems, zinc cladding, stone cladding, and insulation systems through approved supplier partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

QBES Ltd is a UK building envelope contractor that supplies, installs, and manages roofing and cladding systems for industrial, commercial, leisure, education, high-security, and retail sector buildings. The company's core work covers composite panels, standing seam, polycarbonate panels, curtain wall systems, Vieo and traditional zinc cladding, stone cladding, and insulation systems, supported by approved supplier procurement and on-site Health & Safety, quality control, and method statement management.

Product overview

QBES Ltd operates as a building envelope contractor offering integrated roofing and cladding solutions. The company provides a unified service combining supply, installation, and professional site management. Core offerings include composite panels, standing seam systems, polycarbonate panels, curtain wall systems, Vieo zinc and traditional zinc installation, stone cladding, and insulation systems. The company also supplies materials from approved manufacturers and provides comprehensive site supervision including health & safety procedures, method statements, risk assessments, and quality control inspections. Services span industrial, commercial, leisure, education, high-security, and retail sectors across the UK.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Composite Panels Installation Installation of composite panel systems for roofing and cladding applications, providing thermal efficiency and weather resistance for industrial and commercial buildings.
• Standing Seam Systems Installation Installation of standing seam roofing systems — a durable metal roofing solution with concealed fasteners ideal for low-pitch applications.
• Polycarbonate Panels Installation Installation of polycarbonate panel systems for roofing, providing natural daylight transmission with impact resistance.
• Curtain Wall Systems Installation Installation of curtain wall systems for commercial building facades, providing non-structural external walls with glass or metal cladding.
• Vieo Zinc and Traditional Zinc Installation Installation of Vieo zinc and traditional zinc roofing and cladding systems, offering long-lasting architectural metal solutions.
• Stone Cladding Installation Installation of stone cladding systems for building facades, providing aesthetic appeal with structural support.
• Insulation Systems Installation Installation of insulation systems for roofing and cladding to improve thermal performance and energy efficiency of buildings.
• Roofing and Cladding Materials Supply Supply of industrial roofing and cladding materials from approved manufacturers including Euroclad, Kingspan, IKO, SIG, Tektum, Safab, Metal Solutions, Triflex, Fixfast, CCF, Ord, and Summit Platforms.
• Site Supervision and Management Comprehensive site supervision and management services including Health & Safety procedures, method statements, risk assessments, site safety inspections, and quality control inspections.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70+ projects completed between 2013 and 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EurocladcoreOthersApproved supplier of industrial roofing and cladding materials. QBES Ltd works with Euroclad alongside trusted designers to provide accurate quotations based on client specifications.
• KingspancoreOthersApproved supplier partnership for roofing and cladding systems. QBES Ltd procures materials from Kingspan for project installations.
• IKOcoreOthersApproved supplier of industrial roofing and cladding materials. QBES Ltd sources IKO products for waterproofing and roofing applications.
• SIGminorOthersApproved supplier of roofing and cladding materials including single-ply, felt, and hot melt systems.
• TektumminorOthersApproved supplier of roofing and cladding materials for project installations.
• Metal SolutionsminorOthersApproved supplier of metal roofing and cladding solutions.
• Summit PlatformsminorOthersApproved supplier providing access equipment and platform solutions for installation projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Prater Group: UK-based specialist contractor delivering roofing, cladding, and building envelope solutions for industrial, commercial, and infrastructure projects. Directly comparable in scope, customer base, and delivery model to QBES.
• Soprema UK: Specialist waterproofing and roofing systems manufacturer and contractor with UK operations. Overlaps directly with QBES's roofing installation capability and approved-supplier model.
• Longworth Group: Building envelope contractor providing roofing and cladding installation services across the UK. Comparable in size, service mix (supply and install), and end-market exposure to QBES.

Broad incumbents

• Alumasc Group: UK manufacturer and supplier of building envelope products including roofing, cladding, and waterproofing systems. Comparable end-market exposure and supply-chain position to QBES, though at much larger scale.
• SIG plc: UK-listed specialist distributor of roofing and cladding products with associated design and installation services. An approved supplier to QBES and a broader-market competitor with deeper geographic reach.
• Kingspan Group: Global manufacturer of insulated panels and building envelope systems, and an approved supplier to QBES. Comparable as a building envelope provider but at much greater scale and with a product-led rather than installation-led model.
• Permasteelisa Group: Global building envelope contractor specialising in curtain walls, facades, and complex cladding systems. Much larger and more internationally focused, but operates in the same commercial envelope installation space as QBES.
• Euroclad: UK manufacturer of standing seam and roofing systems and an approved supplier to QBES. Operates upstream of QBES in the value chain but shares the same end market and customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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