Completed Contract

We’re thrilled to showcase a recent achievement the CREWW scheme at Exeter University.

Collaborating closely with Morgan Sindall Construction and Saunders Boston Architects, HCL was proud to be the chosen façade contractor for this innovative project.

We delivered the eye-catching Taylor Maxwell Anvell Cassette cladding system and Ash & Lacy Perforated screening for the new, state-of-the-art Centre for Resilience in Environment, Water, and Waste (CREWW).

This building marks the UK’s first purpose-built, transdisciplinary research centre in the water sector, dedicated to tackling the most critical challenges in delivering safe and resilient water and waste services both at home and abroad.

We worked hand-in-hand with Morgan Sindall Construction Design Manager and Saunders Boston Architects to bring the building's concept to life — a dynamic downhill "cascade" of lightweight cladding that flows from upper to lower levels, perfectly embodying CREWW's mission of water flowing over earth.



This project is another fantastic example of supply chain collaboration. Huge thanks to our partners Taylor Maxwell Russ Church for the Anvil Cladding Panels, Euroclad Group Ltd for the Rainspan, Ash & Lacy for the perforated, screening, Guttercrest for the perimeter copings, ROCKWOOL UK, Plastestrip & BBS Facades Ltd James Heslop for the framing for the framing, Tenmat Ltd., and Bethan Mulvenna from Mainline Products Ltd for the support with specialist fixings.