FDM named Fire Solution of the Year at London Construction Awards
FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has won the Fire Solution of the Year award at the 2025 London Construction Awards.
The company said the recognition reflects its commitment to improving competency across the fire door industry through structured, standards-led training.
The London Construction Awards celebrate innovation and achievement in the UK construction sector.
FDM noted that the award follows several recent successes, including being named Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters Awards and Training Company of the Year at the 2024 National Fenestration Awards.
The company added that it has trained 1,200 professionals since opening in February 2024 and formed partnerships with 60 industry bodies.
Building standards and training since Grenfell
According to FDM, it was established to meet the rising demand for high-quality fire door training following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Its courses aim to give professionals the confidence and skills to comply with evolving fire safety regulations.
FDM said it recently hosted a national industry roundtable chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt to discuss ongoing safety challenges.
Insights from the event informed its “Raising Standards in the Fire Door Industry” report, which Hackitt endorsed as “an exemplar of good practice.”
The company stated that its training framework focuses on closing knowledge gaps across specification, installation and inspection.
Industry recognition and future focus
FDM Managing Director Nicola John said: “Winning Fire Solution of the Year at the London Construction Awards proves that our work is profoundly impacting the built environment on a national scale.
“We’re always working to raise competency and make the industry safer for everyone, and we’re proud to have been recognised by construction experts as deserving of this prestigious award.”
The company said it will continue expanding its training portfolio and strengthening collaboration with professional bodies to support consistent fire door safety standards nationwide.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
The award highlights the growing importance of accredited training in the delivery and maintenance of compliant fire door systems.
For building services engineers, contractors and fire safety officers, FDM’s recognition points to the sector-wide shift toward verified competency as a compliance requirement.
Architects, risk assessors and facility managers may also find value in the company’s structured approach to education, which links training outcomes directly to regulatory expectations.
The involvement of Dame Judith Hackitt further aligns the initiative with ongoing national reforms in building safety oversight.