Centre for Window and Cladding Technology (CWCT)

CWCT is an independent resource centre for all those concerned with the design, manufacture, construction and maintenance of building envelopes. The Centre is supported by clients, developers, architects, engineers, consultants, main and specialist contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and other research and testing organisations.

The Centre was founded in 1989 in response to growing technical problems being experienced with cladding. The Centre is involved in three main activities: research, education and training and publication. The Centre studies technical and process aspects relating to both glazing and cladding. This includes windows, glazing screens, curtain walling, slope glazing, rainscreen facades, overcladding, reinforced concrete, GRP and GRC panels.

Membership is open to all who have an interest in the specification, design, manufacture and installation of windows, curtain walling and cladding systems.