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11/10/2018
FDS Provides Complete Fire Safety Solution For Saffron Square
FDS Contracting (FDS) has designed, supplied and installed its highly effective smoke ventilation and corridor environmental systems to Berkeley Homes’ Saffron Square development. Situated in the heart of Croydon, the 43 storey Saffron Square development offers contemporary residential apartments, convenient
News
23/08/2018
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. Computational Fluid Dynamics
News
15/08/2018
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
Company News
16/07/2018
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
Company News
16/05/2018
FDS Contracting appoints new Group Marketing Manager
Fire Engineering specialist, FDS Contracting (FDS) has appointed Bijan Fard as Group Marketing Manager. Bijan will oversee all marketing activity across the group’s three brands, FDS Contracting, FDS Consult and Be Safe Direct. Bijan brings with him a wealth of
Company News
05/02/2018
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
Company News
15/11/2017
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
News
02/10/2017
FDS reaches 15 year milestone as project pipeline stacks up
Award-winning smoke ventilation contractor, FDS Contracting (FDS), is celebrating 15 years in business with plans to expand its service offering. Starting out as a two-person business, the Dartford/Kent-based company has now completed over £100m worth of projects across the South […]
News
04/09/2017
FDS Contracting appointed to luxury West London development
FDS Contracting (FDS), the award-winning fire safety systems contractor, has secured an order to design, supply, install and commission smoke ventilation and associated detection systems at a new luxury waterside residential development in West London. FDS – which counts a
News
21/08/2017
Smoke Ventilation Contractor, FDS appointed to Embassy Gardens
Award-winning smoke ventilation contractor, FDS Contracting (FDS), has been appointed to provide its systems for a substantial new residential development in Nine Elms, London. The Embassy Gardens project, which FDS was appointed to by the project’s M&E contractor, Cilantro Engineering, […]
News
18/07/2017
What the Election Means for Construction
Following any major political change there is always a period of uncertainty, and as uncertainty means risk, this can often cause a slowdown in the construction industry as major players wait for the dust to settle. While an agreement […]
News
18/07/2017
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
News
18/07/2017
ISO 9001 Audit Recognises FDS’ Continuing High Business Standards
One of our key aims at FDS is to continue developing our product and service offering to make sure our customers have the best possible experience when working with us. It’s one of the reasons why we receive so much […]
News
13/07/2017
Fire Safety System Service & Maintenance
A Fire Safety System plays a vital role in protecting a building’s occupants. However, while the correct specification and installation of a system is paramount, ensuring that it is correctly serviced and maintained throughout its life is of equal importance.
News
29/06/2017
Grenfell Tower
We wish to echo the words of our colleagues across the construction industry in sending our condolences to all those who have been affected by the tragic event at Grenfell Tower
News
14/06/2017
FDS Contracting to Provide Smoke Ventilation Systems for New Dartford Homes
An impressive new suburban residential development in Dartford, Kent, is set to benefit from the experience and expertise of award-winning smoke ventilation contractor FDS Contracting (FDS), following the company’s appointment to the project. Developed by Weston Homes, the Langley Square […]
News
19/04/2017
FDS Contracting King of the Urban Jungle with Lyon Square Appointment
FDS Contracting King of the Urban Jungle with Lyon Square Appointment Award-winning smoke ventilation contractor FDS Contracting (FDS) has been appointed to provide its systems and expertise for a distinctive new London residential development, from Redrow Homes. Once complete, Harrow’s […]
News
23/03/2017
A Renewed Sense of Purpose – Fire Safety System Considerations for Change of Use
Given the savings offered by working with an existing superstructure rather than building from scratch, it’s no surprise that refurbishment and change of use projects are commonplace. This is especially true in heavily developed areas such as cities and town
News
10/03/2017
Meeting Housing Demand – A United Approach
Released in February 2017 after a number of delays, the Housing White Paper was created to give the official Government line on how the UK could best address the problems found in the housing market. The overarching theme, as stated
News
22/02/2017
Fire Safety System Maintenance – Involving the Experts
After a project’s initial build or refurbishment is over, the main deciding factor in a fire safety system’s ongoing effective operation is how well it is maintained, so it makes sense to have this carried out by experienced experts. Beyond
Company News
23/11/2016
Updated Sprinkler Specification Document Offers Guidance for Residential Projects
In many residential developments, sprinkler systems are essential, greatly reducing the chances of fatalities in the event of a fire, while also reducing injuries and controlling a fire’s size, limiting property damage. That’s why Approved Document B 2007 (ADB) introduced
Company News
16/11/2016
FDS Opens Its Doors to Students
As you might already be aware, FDS Group – FDS Contracting (FDS) and our sister company, FDS Consult – has proudly partnered with Construction United, an initiative that aims to improve public perceptions of the construction industry. Throughout this year,
Company News
20/10/2016
Internal Promotions and New Starters
Since our inception in 2002, FDS has become an award-winning smoke ventilation contractor, working on some of the country’s most high-profile residential and commercial projects. We wouldn’t have got to where we are today without the support of our staff.
News
11/10/2016
FDS Contracting Appointed to London Skyscraper Project
Award-winning smoke ventilation contractor, FDS Contracting (FDS), has been appointed to provide its expertise and range of systems for a new £110 million residential development in London’s Elephant and Castle district. Located on Newington Butts in the Elephant and Castle