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FDM celebrates a standout year for fire door training
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FDM celebrates a standout year for fire door training

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FDM celebrates a standout year for fire door training

FDM – Training & Development (FDM by UAP Ltd) is celebrating a landmark year of growth and operation with national recognition across construction, glazing and fenestration. Highlights include the launch of two new GQA Level 3 Diplomas, sector-wide convening on fire door competence chaired by FDM Managing Director Nicola John, with Dame Judith Hackitt appearing as a guest speaker, and the announcement of a second training academy in partnership with the [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-12-18T20:27:21+00:00December 18th, 2025|Categories: Industry News, Training|Tags: FDM - Training & Development|0 Comments

FDM takes Training and Development Initiative of the Year at G25 Awards
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FDM takes Training and Development Initiative of the Year at G25 Awards

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FDM takes Training and Development Initiative of the Year at G25 Awards

FDM by UAP Ltd has won Training and Development Initiative of the Year at the G25 Awards, recognising its practical, lifecycle-based approach to raising competence and accountability across the fire door industry. Established in 2004, the G Awards recognise innovation, technical excellence and outstanding performance across the UK glass and glazing sector. The G25 [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-12-09T14:57:48+00:00December 9th, 2025|Categories: Training|Tags: FDM|0 Comments

CO Manufacturing aims to create the next generation with new Manufacturing Degree pathway
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CO Manufacturing aims to create the next generation with new Manufacturing Degree pathway

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CO Manufacturing aims to create the next generation with new Manufacturing Degree pathway

A leading manufacturer of home improvement products is looking to bridge a major skills gap by creating its own Manufacturing Degree pathway. CO Manufacturing (the new name for Conservatory Outlet), which produces industry-leading doors, windows and living spaces, is looking for five young people to be the first in the country to embark on [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-10-31T12:08:53+00:00October 31st, 2025|Categories: General, Training, Windows|Tags: CO Manufacturing|0 Comments

FDM by UAP Ltd named Training Company of the Year for second consecutive year
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FDM by UAP Ltd named Training Company of the Year for second consecutive year

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FDM by UAP Ltd named Training Company of the Year for second consecutive year

Fire Door Maintenance (FDM) by UAP Ltd has once again been named Training Company of the Year at the 2025 National Fenestration Awards, recognising its continued leadership in raising competence and accountability across the fire door industry. This consecutive win marks another milestone for FDM, which has redefined fire door training since launching in [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-10-29T16:19:00+00:00October 29th, 2025|Categories: Training|Tags: FDM|0 Comments

FDM and FPA announce new training centre to advance fire safety standards
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FDM and FPA announce new training centre to advance fire safety standards

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FDM and FPA announce new training centre to advance fire safety standards

FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has partnered with The Fire Protection Association (FPA) to launch a state-of-the-art training centre in Oxford, opening on 1 January 2026. The facility will deliver four specialist FDM courses and qualifications, expanding development opportunities for fire safety professionals. The new site will operate as a satellite version of [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-10-16T17:00:25+01:00October 16th, 2025|Categories: Training|Tags: fire door maintenance|0 Comments

FDM – Training & Development named Fire Solution of the Year at the 2025 London Construction Awards
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FDM – Training & Development named Fire Solution of the Year at the 2025 London Construction Awards

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FDM – Training & Development named Fire Solution of the Year at the 2025 London Construction Awards

FDM – Training & Development (FDM), a leading fire door training provider, has won the Fire Solution of the Year award at the 2025 London Construction Awards. This is the latest in a series of achievements for FDM this year, which also won Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 Fire & Security [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-10-06T13:34:11+01:00October 6th, 2025|Categories: Training|Tags: FDM|0 Comments

FDM – Training & Development launches industry – first GQA Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets
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FDM – Training & Development launches industry – first GQA Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets

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FDM – Training & Development launches industry – first GQA Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets

FDM – Training & Development (FDM), a leading fire door training provider, has launched its GQA Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets. This vocational qualification certifies individuals as having the necessary skills and knowledge to install fire resistant doorsets safely and competently. The 73-credit diploma has been developed with awarding body [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-10-02T11:23:40+01:00October 2nd, 2025|Categories: Training|Tags: FDM|0 Comments

Building Our Skills Renews Category Sponsorship For 2025 NFAs
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Building Our Skills Renews Category Sponsorship For 2025 NFAs

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Building Our Skills Renews Category Sponsorship For 2025 NFAs

The National Fenestration Awards (NFAs) are proud to announce that Building Our Skills will continue its sponsorship of the esteemed Training Company of the Year category for the 2025 awards. This ongoing partnership underscores Building Our Skills' unwavering commitment to bridging the industry's skills gap and promoting fenestration as a viable and rewarding career [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-05-12T10:21:38+01:00May 12th, 2025|Categories: Industry News, Training|Tags: Building Our Skills|0 Comments

Fire Door Maintenance launches industry-first GQA Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets
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Fire Door Maintenance launches industry-first GQA Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets

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Fire Door Maintenance launches industry-first GQA Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets

Fire Door Maintenance Training and Development (FDM by UAP Ltd) has launched its GQA Level 3 Diploma in Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets, which certifies individuals as having the necessary levels of skills and knowledge to carry out non-invasive inspections. The 65-credit diploma has been developed with awarding body GQA Qualifications and construction training provider National Skills [...]

Sarah Rogers2025-04-04T12:51:23+01:00April 4th, 2025|Categories: Industry News, Training|Tags: fire door maintenance|0 Comments

FDM Ltd to Sponsor Brand New Fire Door Product Of The Year Category
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FDM Ltd to Sponsor Brand New Fire Door Product Of The Year Category

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FDM Ltd to Sponsor Brand New Fire Door Product Of The Year Category

Fire Door Maintenance Ltd, the home of quality-based and practical training for fire door safety, are to sponsor the Fire Door Product of The Year category in the 2025 National Fenestration Awards. The Fire Door Product of The Year category is new to the NFAs this year and reflects the growing influence and importance [...]