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Power Outage at Kent Office

We are currently experiencing a power outage at our Kent office, which has meant that our IT systems and phone lines are down. Our team is working diligently to restore power as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and

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Smoke Venting Brentford

Smoke Venting System for Kane Building Services

FDS’s has completed work for Kane Building Services on a fully compliant smoke venting system at the Kew Bridge Development. The project includes an environmental system and car park smoke ventilation system. During the early stages of the project, FDS

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SHEQ Compliance Manager Hired!

We would like to welcome Sharon Thackham to the FDS Contracting team. Sharon joins us as SHEQ Compliance Manager. We asked Sharon a few questions regarding her appointment to the newly established role: What is your background? I initially started

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What are the New Changes to BS 9991?

Developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI), British Standard 9991 (Fire safety in the design, management, and use of residential buildings) was first published in 2011, and primarily developed to supplement BS9999 (Code of Practice for fire safety in Buildings’

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Building Safety Act 2022

New Secondary Legislation – Part of the Building Safety Act 2022

The Grenfell Tower tragedy and the extensive investigations that followed led to a much-needed revision in the fire safety standards that govern British construction. The Building Safety Act 2022, which passed into law in April 2022 and finally made significant […]

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FDS Install Smoke Ventilation System at Cheshunt Lakeside 1a

FDS has recently completed works at Cheshunt Lakeside 1a for M Toner Plumbing & Heating Ltd. FDS was appointed as the smoke venting contractor to design, install, and commission both a Natural Smoke Ventilation System and an Environmental Car Park

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Chesnut Lake

Smoke Venting System for Cheshunt Lakeside 1a

M Toner Plumbing & Heating appointed FDS Contracting as their smoke ventilation contractor to design, supply, install and commission a smoke management system utilising vertical shafts. Cheshunt Lakeside 1a also required an environmental car park ventilation system utilising a Thrust […]

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FDS Install Smoke Ventilation System at Greenwich Millennium Village

FDS has recently worked alongside long time client, Kane Group to design, install and commission both a Smoke Ventilation System and Corridor Environmental System at Greenwich Millennium Village. To read the full case study go to: Greenwich Millenium Village

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Celebrating Women in Construction

According to the office of national statistics, women represent just 12.8% of the construction industry in the UK. That’s why in honour of International Women’s Day, we decided to interview three successful women in construction here at FDS to discover

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SDI 19 Certified Maintainers

London Fire Brigade (LFB) has published its much-anticipated fire enforcement outcome regarding the fire incident that occurred at New Providence Wharf in May 2021. Despite initial concerns being raised about the fire safety arrangements at New Providence Wharf, LFB’s own

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FDS Celebrate MegaGrowth 50 Award

The MegaGrowth 50 show cases Kent’s fastest-growing privately-owned businesses ranked by growth in turnover and also exports and staff numbers. For almost 20 years, the MegaGrowth 50 has recognised Kent and Medway’s most successful businesses with this year holding particular

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Smoke Venting System for One SE8

Combining a hotel with residential and retail units, the St James Group’s One SE8 mixed-use development provides high-end living spaces for both residents and visitors of Greenwich. A compliant smoke venting system was required for the project. Initially brought on

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Smoke Venting System for Riverdale House

FDS PROVIDES A FIRE ENGINEERED SOLUTION TO RIVERDALE HOUSE Smoke venting contractor FDS Contracting (FDS) has engineered and installed mechanical smoke ventilation and corridor environmental systems for Galliard Homes’ refurbishment of 137 luxury apartments located in the centre of Lewisham. […]

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Smoke Venting Saffron Square

Smoke Venting System for Saffron Square

When Berkeley Homes (South East London) constructed its modern development Saffron Square, FDS Contracting (FDS) was able to design, supply and install a compliant and effective smoke venting solution. Situated in the heart of Croydon, Berkeley Homes’ Saffron Square development

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Recent Updates To Approved Document B

On the 1st June 2022, the Government has granted various updates and improvements to Approved Document B which are intended to strengthen existing building regulations and safety guidance whilst clarifying critical elements. This new guidance aims to place higher standards

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Langham Square Smoke Venting System

Smoke Venting System for Langham Square

Located in East Putney, St James Group’s mixed-use development, Langham Square, is the first phase in the ongoing redevelopment of redundant office buildings in the area, providing open public spaces and contemporary living just a short distance from the River

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Queensland Terrace Smoke Venting Systems

Smoke Venting Solution for Queensland Terrace

FDS is proud to have provided a compliant smoke venting solution for Queensland Terrace. Situated beside the Emirates Stadium, Queensland Terrace is a large-scale mixed use development, providing housing, restaurants, cafes, bars and offices for the area of Islington, London.

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The Benefits of Remote Monitoring For Fire Safety Systems

Protecting people and assets is paramount to any business, and consideration of managing the safety aspects of your estate, such as controlling fire detection, suppression, access and the evacuation of occupants, is essential. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

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Simon Sheldon to Speak at The Fire Safety Event – 6th April 2022

We are delighted to announce that our Technical Manager, Simon Sheldon will be speaking at the upcoming rendition of The Fire Safety Event which will be taking place at NEC Birmingham from the 5th – 7th April. Simon’s session will

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Smoke Venting System for The Place, London Bridge Quarter

Smoke Venting contractor, FDS has completed work on a prestigious commercial project within the Southbank’s new London Bridge Quarter, developed by Sellar in partnership with the State of Qatar. Standing next to one of the capital’s most iconic new buildings,

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Smoke Venting System for New Capital Quay

Award-winning smoke ventilation system design and installation contractors FDS Contracting (FDS) have completed work on one of London’s most prestigious large scale residential projects. Working with developer Galliard Construction, FDS provided the design and installation of a number of smoke

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Smoke Venting System for Quebec Way

FDS Provides Fire Safety & Environmental Solution for Quebec Way When L&Q constructed its brand-new residential development Quebec Way, as part of a wider regeneration project in one of London’s fastest developing neighbourhoods, FDS Contracting (FDS) were able to design, […]

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Smoke Venting System for Corinthia Hotel

One of London’s landmark hotels has undertaken a complete restoration and recreation with the help of leading smoke venting contractor FDS Contracting (FDS). The five-star Corinthia Hotel stands on the site of the former Metropole Hotel in Westminster after a

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Smoke Venting System for Hale Village

Located adjacent to Tottenham Hale tube station, the Hale Village mixed-use development provides 1,193 student accommodation units alongside 1,000 private and affordable residential units, a 132 bedroom hotel and substantial commercial space. Initially brought on board by United House to

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