JELD-WEN marks 25 years with Secured by Design

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JELD-WEN reaches 25 years with Secured by Design

Timber door manufacturer JELD-WEN has been recognised for reaching 25 years of membership with Secured by Design (SBD) in the UK.

SBD accreditation is used for doors that show enhanced resistance against opportunistic break-ins.

The company said this police recognition is only available to firms whose products meet the standards required by SBD.

Testing and accreditation requirements

JELD-WEN said certification requires PAS24 testing by an independent third party from a United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) authority.

The testing includes assessments for resistance against impact and hardware attack.

It also measures manipulation resistance and endurance.

JELD-WEN manufactures doorsets in the UK, including specialist fire doorsets, for new build and retrofit projects.

Investment, manufacturing and quoted response

JELD-WEN said it has invested millions of pounds in the development and testing of its doorsets in the UK.

The company was established more than 60 years ago and is part of the global JELD-WEN group, which operates in 19 countries.

Its UK business supports projects in commercial and residential settings, along with healthcare, education and hospitality.

Lisa Ward, Product and Marketing Director for JELD-WEN UK, said: “Ensuring the highest standards of security are built into our doorsets is an absolute priority for JELD-WEN.

“With rigorous research and development processes backed up by third-party testing, we take every step to ensure optimal standards – and ensure that this has been independently verified.

“Doors and the need for security are inseparable, and in aligning with Secured by Design for more than two decades we have demonstrated our commitment to keeping this at the forefront of our product offering.

“We recognise the work SBD does in establishing and reinforcing standards in security for both residential and business properties and are proud to have been a member for the past 25 years.”

Alfie Hosker, Secured by Design, commented: “Reaching 25 years with Secured by Design is a significant achievement and reflects JELD-WEN’s sustained commitment to delivering safe, secure and independently tested products.

“Their continued investment in quality and certification sets a strong example across the industry and we are delighted to recognise this milestone.”

The recognition marks 25 years of membership between JELD-WEN and SBD.

The FDM qualification raising the bar for fire doorset installation competence

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FDM launches new Level 3 Diploma in installation of fire resistant doorsets

Qualification launched to certify fire door installation competence

FDM – Training & Development (FDM) has launched the GQA Level 3 Diploma in Installation of Fire Resistant Doorsets.

The vocational qualification certifies individuals as competent installers of fire resistant doorsets.

It was developed with awarding body GQA Qualifications and training provider National Skills Centre.

The diploma includes 11 core units, four optional units and 226 guided learning hours.

FDM said the qualification provides 159 more guided learning hours and up to 12 additional units compared to its closest competitor.

The company confirmed it forms part of its “super series” of Level 3 Diplomas, following the Inspection of Fire Resistant Doorsets qualification launched earlier in 2025.

Course content focuses on skills, knowledge and behaviour

The diploma covers the practical skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours required for fire door installation.

It provides guidance on meeting legislative standards and completing installation checks and records.

Assessment content focuses on planning and carrying out installation, conducting checks and maintaining continuing professional development.

Learners install six types of fire resistant door made of materials including timber, composite and steel.

This range of door types is unique to the qualification, according to FDM.

Each learner is assessed onsite to demonstrate practical competence and ongoing performance in a workplace setting.

Industry collaboration supports qualification delivery

Since its launch in February 2024, FDM said it has educated more than 1,200 professionals across the supply chain on fire door safety best practice.

The company has received industry recognition, winning Training Provider of the Year at the 2025 Fire & Security Matters Awards and Training Company of the Year at the 2024 National Fenestration Awards.

Nicola John, Managing Director of FDM – Training & Development, said: “We’re driving change with our robust and holistic training and assessments.

“We’re raising safety standards for everyone by bridging knowledge gaps for fire door installers.”

John added that the qualifications were designed by and for the construction industry to meet its fire door safety needs and support compliance.

Partners highlight industry-wide impact of new qualification

Martin Sadler, Qualifications and Product Development Manager at GQA Qualifications, said: “We’re continuing to shape the industry with the Level 3 Diploma in Fire Door Installation.

“We’re working to ensure the next generation of fire door installers are qualified, developing their ongoing competence journey, and demonstrating how they are meeting the requirements of the 2022 Building Safety Act.

“This qualification is a major step in that mission.”

Debra Green, Business Owner of National Skills Centre, noted: “With this qualification, we’re changing industry standards for installer competence.

“By being comprehensive and exploring both practical and legislative requirements of fire door installation, we are creating a safer, more knowledgeable construction workforce.”