Fire Design Solution’s Brexit Statement
With the decision to leave the European Union and with the 29th of March fast approaching there is an air of uncertainty within much of the UK construction industry. At FDS, we are firm believers that we must embrace the challenges that the ongoing Brexit negotiations will bring. Whatever the outcome may be, we can […]
Smoke Ventilation System Maintenance – FDS at Your Service
Smoke Ventilation System Maintenance FDS Contracting As many building owners know, the maintenance of any element of their property is vital to maximise the comfort – and even the safety – of a property’s occupants, while also preventing the need for expensive repair works to be carried out in the future. This is especially true […]
HMO Licensing Rules
In October, new licensing rules for Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMO) came into force. This extends the definition of a HMO and introduces new standards for minimum bedroom sizes and waste disposal. Following the success of the HMO rules introduced in 2006, the new guidance aims to improve the safety and quality of a wider […]
CQMS Safety-Scheme accreditation
We are pleased to announce that we have achieved CQMS Safety-Scheme accreditation. This certifies that as a business we comply with the Safety Schemes In Procurement (SSIP) Core Criteria for health and safety. This demonstrates compliance in a range of areas including our health and safety policies, safe working practices, employee training, reporting and monitoring […]
CFD Modelling for Smarter Fire Design
Understanding how fire safety systems will perform in practice is key to designing an effective solution. Techniques such as CFD Modelling (Computational Fluid Dynamics Modelling) allow detailed analysis of the building and more accurate planning of systems. CFD Modelling Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling uses computer analysis to show how fluid or air moves over […]
Construction Industry skills shortage is still an Issue
The Construction Industry Training Board’s Construction Skills Network Forecast predicts that employment within the construction sector will grow year on year until at least 2022. The projections suggest that we could see significant employment increases in the North West, South West and South East of England as well as double-digit growth in Wales. Estimates also […]
New Estimator at FDS Contracting
Lee Porritt, currently an Estimator at Be Safe Direct, will be making the move to FDS Contracting this August, fulfilling the same role. Lee Porritt joins FDS Contracting with a wealth of experience in customer services, knowledge of the systems and the ability to identify labour, material and time requirements for a project. Beginning his […]
FDS Contracting appoints new national sales manager
Specialist fire engineering and smoke ventilation contractor FDS Contracting (FDS) has welcomed John Harris to the role of Sales Manager, as part of the company’s long term growth strategy. John’s career has spanned over 30 years within the fire protection and security sector and brings with him extensive experience including national sales roles with leading […]
FDS Contracting is shortlisted for the Construction News Specialist Awards 2018
FDS Contracting has been selected by the judges as a finalist in the Specialist Contractor of the Year (turnover up to £25m) category of the Construction News Specialist Awards 2018, the only national awards that recognises the best specialist contractors from across the UK. To decide the winners, all finalists will attend face-to-face judging by […]
FDS Enhances Client Offering With New Contract Manager Appointment
As FDS Contracting continues to expand its offering and scope, we’re also bringing top new talent into the team to support this growth. The latest of these hires is contract manager Keven Truelove, who brings more than 30 years of experience to the role. Keven has a long history of working in project, program and […]
