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08/02/2012
Smoke Management System for Seward Street Scheme
This mixed-use project in Clerkenwell, London developed by Mount Anvil Ltd will comprise 161 high specification homes, over 2,500 sq ft of office and retail space, and an underground car park. FDS has been appointed by Bowmite to design, supply,
News
06/02/2012
FDS Achieve BAFSA Membership
FDS has been made a member of BAFSA (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association), the UK’s trade association for the fire sprinkler industry. Following successful, significant developments in sprinkler system design, and a strong track record of quality installations, FDS
Company News
30/01/2012
FDS Celebrate Ten Year Milestone
FDS Contracting has launched their 10th anniversary celebrations with a commemorative logo and a 12-month programme of events. The events will be held to acknowledge the growth of the company from a two-man operation in 2002, to become the leading
Company News
15/01/2012
FDS Recognised For Innovative Approach to Contracting
One of the UK’s leading fire safety system design and installers, FDS Contracting (FDS), has achieved finalist status in the Construction News prestigious Specialists Awards. FDS has been recognised for the Fire Protection Category because of the innovative approach the
Company News
15/11/2011
FDS Announces New MD
Fire safety system design and installation specialist, FDS Contracting, has appointed a new managing director as part of its strategic growth plan. Nick Waterfield becomes managing director whilst current managing directors, Gerard Sheridan and Andy Riley, will remain with the
Company News
27/10/2011
FDS adds Fire Excellence Award to 2011 accolades
FDS Contracting has scooped a prestigious Fire Excellence Award, recognising the company’s outstanding expertise in the field of fire safety system design and installation. Held as part of the Firex Exhibition, an international showcase for innovation in the fire safety
Company News
28/09/2011
We listened to your feedback and implemented some changes
We’re always listening out for what the industry is demanding of its fire safety system contractors. We’d like to thank everyone who has completed a customer satisfaction survey as we’ve used these to evaluate changing requirements within the industry generally,
Company News
27/09/2011
Find out how to install a cost-neutral sprinkler system that’s also WRAS approved!
At FDS we have used our knowledge and expertise to create a sprinkler system that is not only WRAS approved, but due to the potential savings on other fire safety systems or onerous compartmentation requirements that may be omitted owing
Company News
20/06/2011
Safety First as FDS Achieves Environmental Standard
Fire design and system installation company, The FDS Group, has been awarded the internationally recognised standard for environmental management, ISO14001:2004. While environmental considerations are often forced into the background where life safety is concerned, the FDS Group has worked hard
Company News
19/04/2011
Fire Excellence Awards – FDS announced as finalist
FDS Contracting is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Fire Excellence Awards 2011 in the ‘Fire Safety Installation Award- Active’ category. The Fire Excellence Awards 2011 celebrates the best products, services and individuals
News
02/03/2011
FDS Delivers Residential Schemes in Record Time
Leading fire systems specialist, FDS (FDS Contracting), has completed two high profile residential installations in London within substantially compressed construction programmes, helping to ensure that the developments were successfully handed over on time. Explains Gerard Sheridan from FDS: “We were
Company News
16/02/2011
FDS Group Gears up For Growth
Leading fire engineering consultancy and contracting firm, the FDS Group, has expanded their staff to prepare for anticipated growth this year, creating a total of 10 new posts across the company. The company saw a massive surge in enquiries in
Company News
16/02/2011
FDS shortlisted for BCIA Awards 2011
FDS Contracting is delighted to announce that it has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) Awards 2011 in the ‘Independent Systems Installer of the Year’ category. The BCIA Awards celebrate excellence within the sector
Company News
16/02/2011
FDS Achieves Environmental Standard
The FDS Group has now secured the ISO14001:2004 internationally recognised standard for environmental management. The ISO4001 certification covers the environmental aspects which the organisation has control over and which it can be expected to have an influence. ISO 14001 is
News
16/02/2011
New Contract: Loampit Vale
FDS have recently secured the fire safety installation contract at Loampit Vale in Lewisham. Constructed by Barratt Homes, it is an extensive regeneration scheme that will transform the centre of Lewisham. The £150 million scheme, delivered in partnership with the
Company News
16/02/2011
FDS Celebrates 100% Approval Rate
Leading fire safety system design and installation company, FDS, has gained building regulations approval on 100% of its projects over the last 12 months, totalling 110 schemes across the UK. Recognised for its expertise in delivering innovative, practical solutions, FDS
Company News
28/01/2011
Turnkey Solution from FDS is a Safe & Secure Bet
FDS Contracting is to bring its technical expertise to the world of security with the launch of a turnkey service that manages the installation and interface of fire systems, security alarms and access controls. Often the fire and security systems
Company News
16/01/2011
Specialist Awards 2011 – FDS announced as finalist
After another successful year where FDS Contracting continued to push the boundaries of design and safety in fire system design and build services, it was shortlisted in the coveted ‘Fire Protection’ category in one of the industry’s highest profile award
News
16/02/2010
FDS Saves Lives With One-minute Smoke Venting Wonder
Leading fire safety systems contractor, FDS Contracting (FDS), has proved that smoke can be cleared from a burning building within just one minute following tests of the company’s innovative smoke venting systems. Designed to protect the lives of both buildings’
Company News
03/02/2010
FDS Contracting have ISO9001 quality management certificate.
FDS Contracting innovative attitude and capability is backed up by its own UK Test Facilities, which enable it to develop unique FDS Contracting whcih it can build out and fit for clients. FDS Contracting services include problem solving and advice,
Company News
03/02/2010
FDS Contracting is now a member of the CPD Certification Service.
FDS Contracting CPD programme is an essential part of that continuing process. Over 500 individuals have taken part in our CPD seminars. Each of our CPD seminars have been officially approved by the CPD Certification Service and are listed on their website,http://www.cpduk.co.uk/.
Company News
02/02/2010
Building Control Industry Awards 2010 – Independent Systems Installer of the Year
Whilst London Road Isleworth is not our most prestigious or largest project it is by far our most important project when considering the development of our company. Our initial involvement on the scheme was to develop the fire strategy for