Building Our Skills has announced a major partnership with NOCN Group to support the delivery of a full range of qualifications for the Fenestration, Glass and Glazing industry. The qualifications will cover Window and Door Installation, Surveying, Fabrication, Curtain Walling, Glazing and a wide range of other glass related occupations. NOCN Group is one [...]
Manchester, April 2026 - FDM – Training & Development (FDM), a leading fire door training provider, has won the Best training or employee development programme at the 2026 GGP Installers Awards. This is the latest in a series of achievements for FDM this year, which also won Training Provider of the Year at the [...]
FDM training and development, a premier provider of specialised fire door training across the entire supply chain, is delighted to announce its return as a category sponsor for the 2026 National Fenestration Awards (NFAs). For the second consecutive year, FDM training and development will be the official sponsor of the prestigious Fire Door Product [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
