Health and wellbeing is naturally high on the agenda in healthcare facilities, but what more can be done to ensure fire door safety is being met with competency and not complacency? Alex Airnes of Allegion UK discusses. Healthcare environments are synonymous with caution, wellness and safety. Though, where National Health
Laura Mercer, Managing Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), reflects on the steps available to help heritage W20 and other traditional steel and timber windows attain contemporary standards of energy performance. New horizon on energy performance for traditional steel windows Together with building owners, most specifiers can see the
UK fire door manufacturer JELD-WEN will be on hand to discuss sector-specific fire door solutions at this year’s Fire Safety Event. Returning to the event for the second year in a row, the specialist manufacturer of timber doors will be showcasing its expanded range of certified fire doorsets – and
Following the success of the inaugural Steel Window Association’s awards in 2024, 2025 sees a bigger and better programme with the addition of two new categories – Refurbishment Project of the Year, and Product Supplier of the Year option. The full list of categories comprises four awards – Commercial, Domestic,
Leading UK manufacturer of high-quality timber doorsets, JELD-WEN UK, has launched a new brochure to support easier specification across a range of market sectors – and to highlight its commitment to sustainability. The brochure has been designed to provide specifiers and contractors with all the information they need in one
Door manufacturer JELD-WEN has won the Health and Safety award at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2024, recognising its use of innovative technology in reducing workplace risks. JELD-WEN has introduced a new system to protect employees from moving vehicles in its manufacturing operations that uses radio frequency and TRUE-AI
ASSA ABLOY and Lorient are excited to announce their debut at the UK’s fastest-growing fire safety exhibition, the Fire Safety Event, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 8th to 10thApril 2025. Located at stand 4/G30, these industry leaders will exhibit a complete range of fire door hardware and sealing
Allegion UK, a pioneer in fire safety hardware and manufacturer of ‘Briton’ door controls, has expanded its library of customer support materials with new installation videos for its highly popular 2003 and 2003V surface mounted door closers. Allegion’s newly published video series provides customers with an illustrative set of installation
Masterframe Windows Ltd, founded in 1988, is an established UK manufacturer of bespoke, high-quality PVC-U sash windows. The company has maintained a 27-year relationship with the British Board of Agrément (BBA). Masterframe first sought third party certification from the BBA in 1997 and obtained Agrément certification for its windows. Since
JELD-WEN, one of the UK’s leading doorset manufacturers, has launched a new RIBA-accredited CPD training course which outlines the key considerations for enhanced fire doorset specification and better fire safety. The course, titled ‘Four Steps to Better Fire Doorset Specification and Long-Term Fire Safety’, focuses on the crucial role that
Health and wellbeing is naturally high on the agenda in healthcare facilities, but what more can be done to ensure fire door safety is being met with competency and not complacency? Alex Airnes of Allegion UK discusses. Healthcare environments are synonymous with caution, wellness and safety. Though, where National Health Service professionals work determinedly to meet the needs of their patients, equally as vital are the fire door safety procedures practiced throughout NHS premises. Fire safety management plays a crucial role in all healthcare settings, where protecting staff, visitors and potentially vulnerable patients is a continuous effort. Even with a host of unique operational challenges, hospitals, for example, are often considered to be one of the safest public buildings. In fact, a survey conducted by The British Woodworking Federation discovered that 52% of respondents believed hospitals to provide the highest level of fire safety in a building. Despite these perceptions, NHS data has previously reported a concerning rise in fire incidents across sites around the country. The inherently busy nature of healthcare settings and around-the-clock use of facilities containing vulnerable patients, medical equipment and even flammable materials, presents a complex set of fire safety issues that must be addressed. With that in mind, is there perhaps more work to be done to ensure fire door safety is approached professionally to further mitigate risk? Health and fire door safety In the three months ending January 2025, an average of 46,000 people visited major hospital A&E departments each day in England, with a further 27,300 visitors attending minor A&E facilities every day. Fire doors play a vital role in protecting each of those individuals, but when paired with the fast-flowing traffic often found in healthcare facilities, this sustained level of footfall can create relentless environments that are unforgiving on fire doors and their hardware. As a critical element of passive fire protection, fire doors are designed to compartmentalise fire and smoke for a specified period of time. Where fire could spread quickly across the interconnected sections of healthcare estates, fire doors will form protective barriers for a minimum of 30 minutes (FD30) or 60 minutes (FD60), allowing occupants to escape and preventing potentially life threatening smoke inhalation in the process. Fire doors can only operate effectively when working in tandem with their hardware components, such as hinges, seals and fire door closers. Yet, all too often in healthcare settings, fire doors and their hardware become damaged and fall victim to improper maintenance and use, with some self-closing doors even propped open to improve the flow of traffic and ease of access for beds, wheelchairs and medical trolleys. In turn, this leaves closers disengaged and renders doorsets useless in the event of a fire. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, healthcare management teams are given a direct responsibility to ensure employees and patients are safe within their premises. With this, NHS trusts must nominate a ‘responsible person’, which is often an individual who possesses a legal responsibility to demonstrate effective fire safety procedures, undertake risk assessments and meet fire safety compliance. In demanding healthcare environments, regular fire door inspections are key, and as part of their duties, a designated responsible person must have a firm understanding of fire door checks and maintenance, whilst also raising staff awareness on the importance of fire door safety. For this, ongoing education is key. Prevent and protect In order to retain the integrity of a fire door and its components, healthcare estates must consider how accurate specification, professional installation and ongoing maintenance can help to reduce common hazards and the possibility of danger before it surfaces. Routine fire door checks can save lives and should form the agenda of anyone responsible for fire safety management. They consist of reviewing the specification, installation, condition and certification of: When performing a closing action, a fire door calls upon each of these components and as such, not one element can fail in the event of a fire. To meet the necessary standards, the complete fire doorset must pass a series of standardised tests in the form of UKCA and CE certifications, which healthcare officials can identify – alongside a fire door’s FD ratings – by reviewing the label, usually found on the top edge of the door. Correct specification is essential to long-term performance too. For high-use areas in large hospitals, for example, electromagnetic hold-open devices are a more appropriate choice and allow fire doors to close once a fire alarm is activated, automatically releasing the door in a safe and controlled manner. In smaller, slower-paced settings, cam-action closers with slide arms can fulfil fire door regulations whilst providing ease of operation and accessibility for vulnerable users who may otherwise struggle with heavy doors. Regardless of size, layout and the building’s needs, all healthcare facilities must look to inherit a regular maintenance plan for their fire doors and emergency exit routes. In doing so, teams can highlight any early signs that a fire door is not performing as it’s required to, which can help prevent irreparable damage to the door and its hardware – saving the need for replacements and reducing costs for establishments managing budget restraints. When a fire door and its hardware is no longer compliant, teams must ensure repairs and replacements are made quickly and at a professional standard. Fire door safety is an ongoing responsibility for healthcare management teams and requires comprehensive planning and regular action. Where patient safety remains the primary focus, a proactive approach is necessary. As such, healthcare officials are urged to pay close attention to their estate’s fire door safety measures, because although fire is unpredictable, it is in most cases preventable. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Laura Mercer, Managing Director of Associated Steel Window Services (ASWS), reflects on the steps available to help heritage W20 and other traditional steel and timber windows attain contemporary standards of energy performance. New horizon on energy performance for traditional steel windows Together with building owners, most specifiers can see the aesthetic benefits of retaining traditional steel windows when restoring an older property, whether it is subject to conservation requirements or not: Universal Suite, W20 sections and other frame types generally suit everything from dockland warehouses to Art Deco villas. The slender sightlines and glazing patterns undoubtedly complement brickwork or render across multiple architectural styles, but the accepted wisdom that steel simply cannot satisfy the thermal performance requirements leads to many project teams seeking alternative solutions. There is, though, genuine and growing cause for taking a more positive and proactive attitude to existing windows of any material, even if they are suffering from corrosion in the case of steel or rot in the case of timber, misalignment and have poorly maintained or even missing fittings. Not only can they be fully refurbished and put in good working order, but their notorious draughtiness and the heat sapping thermal transmittance issues can be radically improved upon to the point where a number of restoration projects have successfully targeted the higher levels of BREEAM – without replacing the old windows. In fact, there are even points available within BREEAM assessments for saving the original fenestration from the scrap yard. The ideal starting point is to have ASWS, an experienced window specialist, carry out a full condition survey prior to any work beginning on site with the likelihood of the drawings, observations and detailed recommendations often being incorporated as part of the tender documents – or even put forward to the conservation authorities as part of the planning or listed building application. With commercial work accounting for a high proportion of its portfolio, ASWS has been involved on some of the most challenging redevelopments to have been carried out over recent years, including at Woolwich Arsenal, Hackney Town Hall, Battersea Power Station and former BBC premises, Bush House. Inevitably, listed building status significantly limits the interventions which can be made but, taking advantage of modern glazing technology is just as important as diligence in overhauling the frames themselves and understanding that leakage occurs around the frames and the fabric of the walls, as well as through the vents themselves. Significantly, on one of the projects where ASWS is currently working, The Harrison for RED Construction, none of the windows actually closed properly, representing a huge waste of heat and poor comfort levels. The desktop EPC assessment process does not take this situation, or its resolution, into proper account. The easy wins in a lot of cases are to ‘reset’ the opening lights – where the skilled engineers physically straighten the vents so that the edges meet correctly – before new draught-stripping is applied. Then, as almost all old steel windows will have been single glazed, there is the opportunity to upgrade this, depending on the depth of rebate. While standard 4mm glass delivers a centre pane U-value of just 5.8 W/m2K, swapping this for a 12mm Eco Slim DGU can reduce this wasteful figure to 1.9 W/m2K. Better still, utilising option of vacuum glass units, the centre pane U-value falls to a far more efficient 0.4 W/m2K. Importantly, there are documented figures available on different glazing solutions which can deliver an automatic improvement to EPC scores while the use of infra-red thermal imaging can dramatically highlight the difference between the before and aftereffects of window upgrades. It is also worth pointing out that, although vacuum units remain an expensive option, their construction avoids the issue of a double reflection being created across the window when viewed from outside, which often leads conservation officers to oppose their inclusion on buildings of historical importance. Embodied energy Quantity surveyors may be regarded as the construction industry’s bean counters, but the entire project team is nowadays tasked with cutting its carbon footprint by reducing waste and sourcing products in a sustainable manner. So, when working out the overall impact of a large renovation scheme, having avoided replacing the old fenestration – with all the additional lorry journeys and impacts of landfill or recycling – can offer a significant win. Accordingly, every activity which is carried out by the window restoration specialist is logged in its BREEAM assessment. This will include not just the number of deliveries and origins of products used, but also items such as the FSC certification for timber. And finally, when a project is completed, there can be a certificate of improvement relating to energy loss through the façade, which confirms the gains to be achieved through comprehensive fenestration upgrades. ASWS offers a full range of survey, repair, replica replacement and maintenance services for all ages and types of metal and timber windows. For more information on ASWS, please visit asws.co.uk. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
UK fire door manufacturer JELD-WEN will be on hand to discuss sector-specific fire door solutions at this year’s Fire Safety Event. Returning to the event for the second year in a row, the specialist manufacturer of timber doors will be showcasing its expanded range of certified fire doorsets – and highlighting performance criteria and design that supports use in a range of sectors. With more than 250 exhibitors, the Fire Safety Event (8-10 April) is the leading industry event bringing together construction experts, facilities managers, fire safety specialists and suppliers to share the latest fire safety innovations. Visitors to the JELD-WEN stand will get the opportunity to find out about the wide range of fire doorsets that it creates, including hardware options and different finishes. As a licensed door processor and having recently secured BM Trada Q Mark certification in addition to its existing Certifire and Certisecure, JELD-WEN manufactures and fabricates a wide range of fire doorsets for a range of different sectors. Throughout the event, experts from the team will be on hand to discuss performance and specification requirements – including the best options for key sectors where fire doors are frequently a requirement, such as hospitals, care homes, schools, high-rise residential buildings and office blocks. This includes considering key performance factors that tackle the challenges of that sector, including adequate fire ratings, acoustics, security, durability and aesthetics. Lisa Ward, Senior Manager, Product and Marketing at JELD-WEN UK, said: “Fire doors play a vital part in providing passive fire protection in buildings to help to keep occupants safe, providing a means of escape. “As well as showing the depth of JELD-WEN’s testing and certification in ensuring the highest performance standards in fire protection, this will be a good opportunity to highlight how our fire doors have been designed, tested, and certified with the end project in mind. “With a comprehensive sector-by-sector insight into fire door performance – and designed to complement building aesthetics, we are keen to show how fire doors have been designed to meet sector requirements. “This is a great arena to see the latest innovations in fire safety, and to highlight the ongoing commitment to ensure the highest standards across the board, and we look forward to taking part.” The Fire Safety Event takes place at the NEC, Birmingham – visit JELD-WEN at stand 4/L37 or find out more about its fire doorsets at https://www.jeld-wen.co.uk/products/fire-doors. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Following the success of the inaugural Steel Window Association’s awards in 2024, 2025 sees a bigger and better programme with the addition of two new categories – Refurbishment Project of the Year, and Product Supplier of the Year option. The full list of categories comprises four awards – Commercial, Domestic, Refurbishment and Product Supplier of the Year. The awards were created to celebrate the work of the companies that make up the Steel Window Association, showcasing impressive commercial, domestic and refurbishment projects and highlighting the experience and knowledge that goes into creating beautiful steel windows and doors. The Association is delighted to be supported again this year by the Technical Editor of Architecture Today, John Ramshaw, who will be using his wealth of experience and knowledge to judge the submitted entries. Winners will be announced on the 6 June 2025 at the Association’s AGM in London. The winning entrants will receive an award and a full media package spotlighting their company and their winning project. The SWA offers UK wide coverage with member companies able to carry out the full range of contracts, from the repair and restoration of heritage windows through to the installation of major fenestration packages in contemporary commercial, residential and other types of developments. For further information on the Steel Window Association or if you’re interested in becoming a member, please visit www.steel-window-association.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Leading UK manufacturer of high-quality timber doorsets, JELD-WEN UK, has launched a new brochure to support easier specification across a range of market sectors – and to highlight its commitment to sustainability. The brochure has been designed to provide specifiers and contractors with all the information they need in one place across a range of sector-specific uses, including education, hospitality, healthcare, residential settings, student accommodation and offices. Recognising the increased importance of a demonstrated ESG policy in the supply chain, the brochure also clearly sets out the company’s commitment to sustainability. Taking a top-level view, the brochure sets out all the key factors needed to specify doors in each setting, clearly signposting performance testing for standards including acoustics, fire resistance, durability and security – as well as guarantee details and fire door data tagging capability. Further to highlighting the testing needed for use in a particular sector, the brochure flags up the additional technical expertise offered by JELD-WEN to support accurate specification at the earliest stage of a project, including QR links to the NBS specification platform and CPD training. Breaking down the qualities of the door by project application, the brochure also includes details such as DDA compliance, Part M compliance, access control, and bespoke sizing. Taking a closer look at JELD-WEN’s sustainability commitments, the brochure sets out key targets, and benchmarks the company’s performance in meeting these. The brochure also details how the company can support compliance under the Building Safety Act through third party certification and the use of its recently launched fire door data pin, which is embedded into fire doorsets to store vital information to evidence the golden thread through the product’s lifetime. Marketing Manager at JELD-WEN UK Amy Holmes said: “The doorsets created by JELD-WEN are tested to incredibly high standards and meet the demands of a range of settings. We wanted a platform that could really showcase the breadth of this offering. “Using standout graphics and lists, we aim to show at a glance how JELD-WEN doors meet the highest standards to allow for confident specification in sectors that require specific testing to be demonstrated. “The demand for accessible data and information has become increasingly urgent and we wanted to make it as easy as possible for specifiers to find a doorset that meets the needs of their project – and we have flagged up the depth of support we offer beyond that initial specification. “JELD-WEN is committed to meeting the very highest standards in performance and we are delighted to be able to bring this together in one place to show the range of applications that our doorsets can confidently be used in.” Download the new interior doorsets brochure today at www.jeld-wen.co.uk/literature. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Door manufacturer JELD-WEN has won the Health and Safety award at the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) Awards 2024, recognising its use of innovative technology in reducing workplace risks. JELD-WEN has introduced a new system to protect employees from moving vehicles in its manufacturing operations that uses radio frequency and TRUE-AI cameras to create a detection zone around each vehicle. To ensure the safety of employees, a flashing light and audible warning is triggered if the systems detects a pedestrian. The vehicle will then automatically slow down and stop if a pedestrian comes into its proximity. In presenting the award to JELD-WEN, judges recognised that the initiative had seen a significant investment in emerging radio frequency identification (RFID) and AI technologies to help manage operational safety and protect employees, supply chain drivers, and visitors to the site. Helen Hewitt, BWF CEO, said: “JELD-WEN is to be commended for focusing on risk reduction and demonstrating a clear commitment to safety improvement in what is currently one of the highest severity risk areas at work. “By investing in this cutting-edge technology JELD-WEN has clearly demonstrated its willingness to go above and beyond in ensuring the safety of employees and visitors to the site.” Hamish White, Operation Director at JELD-WEN UK, added: “Health and safety is paramount within the sector, and we remain unrelenting in our aim to eliminate risk. “I congratulate all of the team at our Penrith factory for taking a comprehensive view of the need to maintain the highest health and safety standards. This is a tremendous achievement and a fantastic example of living our JELD-WEN value that we build our business ethically and safely.” Now in its sixteenth year, the BWF Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding skills, talent and achievements of the UK woodworking and joinery manufacturing industry. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
ASSA ABLOY and Lorient are excited to announce their debut at the UK’s fastest-growing fire safety exhibition, the Fire Safety Event, taking place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 8th to 10thApril 2025. Located at stand 4/G30, these industry leaders will exhibit a complete range of fire door hardware and sealing system solutions. Spanning an impressive 84SQM, the stand will highlight the critical role of door hardware and intumescent sealing systems in fire safety, showcasing how these components safeguard lives and property. Engaging Experiences and Live Demonstrations Experience the power of fire safety in action! Watch compelling fire test footage that vividly demonstrates the critical importance of properly specified and installed intumescent sealing systems. See firsthand the dangers posed by unprotected ironmongery and inadequate seals with mini burnt doors on display. Attendees can also witness the transformative reactions of various intumescent materials and discover their suitability for different fire safety applications. Interactive Zones and Product Showcases Visitors will embark on a journey through ASSA ABLOY and Lorient’s comprehensive fire door solutions guided by their highly experienced teams. Full-sized door models will showcase real-world applications of rigorously tested and certified products, highlighting the latest innovations designed to meet the diverse needs of various sectors. Interactive zones on the stand will provide attendees with a hands-on experience; and feature samples and miniature door models from a broad range of products such as: A key highlight at the event will be ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio®, an award-winning software solution featuring a powerful, asset tag-enabled, fire door inspection app. This end-to-end Golden Thread Solution streamlines the entire building lifecycle, from design and construction to ongoing compliance, maintenance, and future inspections. Insightful Seminars at the Innovation & Compliance Theatre During the event, ASSA ABLOY and Lorient will host two engaging seminars: Join Us at the Fire Safety Event Visit ASSA ABLOY and Lorient at stand 4/G30 during the Fire Safety Event 2025 to view the latest advancements in fire safety and building compliance. Lorient is part of the ASSA ABLOY Group. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Allegion UK, a pioneer in fire safety hardware and manufacturer of ‘Briton’ door controls, has expanded its library of customer support materials with new installation videos for its highly popular 2003 and 2003V surface mounted door closers. Allegion’s newly published video series provides customers with an illustrative set of installation and adjustment instructions for door mount pull, transom mount and parallel arm mount fixings across its leading product lines. With each video, Allegion aims to improve the accuracy of door closer fittings by delivering a comprehensive walkthrough of the 2003 and 2003V installation process, from the product unboxing to its fixing methods and measurements, as illustrated by Briton’s unique self-adhesive Accufit template system. With plans to further develop the video library to include step-by-step installation guidance for the Briton 2130B overhead closer, Allegion will shortly complete a suite of digitally curated support materials, which includes technical datasheets, product certifications, fixing templates and downloadable service and maintenance instructions. Speaking on the amibitions behind the new installation videos, John Fairhurst, business development manager at Allegion UK, commented: “Where the safety of buildings and their occupants is reliant on fire door hardware, we too often identify inaccurate installation as a leading cause for inadequate product performance. In order to prioritise fire safety, we believe it’s crucial to eliminate the issues assocated with incorrect hardware installation, and in adding short and engaging video content to our resources, we can further support our customers in this area. “Driven by our ongoing commitment to improving fire door safety standards, and following the success of our updated Accufit system for the 2003 and 2003V, we have also developed a new Accufit template for the Briton 2130B, which is available now and will feature in a standalone series of installation videos set to launch later this year.” To view the latest series of installation support videos from Allegion UK, visit: https://briton.co.uk/en/documentlibrary/installation_videos.html. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Masterframe Windows Ltd, founded in 1988, is an established UK manufacturer of bespoke, high-quality PVC-U sash windows. The company has maintained a 27-year relationship with the British Board of Agrément (BBA). Masterframe first sought third party certification from the BBA in 1997 and obtained Agrément certification for its windows. Since then, the company has worked with the BBA to ensure conformity, consistency and that their unique and patented sash window frames meet high-quality standards. Following the initial certification in 1997, Masterframe has maintained its Agrément Certificate to uphold these high standards, even as the company introduces product lifecycle changes, innovations, and process updates. To ensure compliance and quality, as part of the Agrément maintenance process, Masterframe receives two visits from the BBA to its premises per year for, audits and inspections. As a result, the company and its employees have maintained a strong focus on quality in their manufacturing processes, delivery and installation of their products for its high-end customer base and its expectations. The Masterframe PVC-U sash windows provide a unique alternative to traditional timber frames, offering a traditional look and feel while delivering all the benefits of a modern system. All the window frames are designed in-house and feature unique and patented technology. The Masterframe windows feature putty-line finishes, deep sills, vacuum glazing with 10mm cavity units. Although the glazing appears single glazed, it has a 1.2u value and includes all the benefits of double-glazing. The window frames look unobtrusive and offer sound proofing benefits. Carol Slade, Managing Director for Masterframe Windows Ltd, who works closely with the BBA team explained, “We recognise that the industry needs third party certification, it provides valuable assurance and trust to our customer base that what they are buying, performs as we claim. Certification can be perceived as being expensive and time-consuming, but we are committed to quality and want to maintain our standards within the market, so we see it as an important investment. We also recognise that BBA certification enhances our credibility when tendering for large commercial contracts.” The BBA Maintenance Process The team at Masterframe began the Certification process with the BBA in 1997, seeking third-party certification and testing. Masterframe chose the BBA due to their rigorous testing procedures, high standards and recognition within the industry. With expert guidance and advice on best practice, the team has worked with the BBA for many years to maintain and substantiate their claims to help demonstrate confidence in their products and assure their customers. Throughout Masterframe’s long relationship with the BBA their Technical and Compliance Director, Ray Rabett, who has been with the company for some 30 years, has continuously developed and introduced new innovative elements to the frames. These enhancements include improved aesthetics, increased longevity, and upgraded thermal performance and dimensional specifications to meet the evolving demands of their loyal customer base and changing market trends. As part of the BBA Agrément Certificate maintenance process, Masterframe’s Agrément Certificate is reviewed and updated in-line with these changes. The BBA maintenance process also ensures that Masterframe is aware of any new standards and changes in legislation, and that their products remain fit-for-purpose when things change. Ray Rabett added, “The process ensures all elements of our windows remain fit for purpose, even down to the screws being tested for conformance to the original quality plan. Our welding temperatures and tolerances are tested, checked, and scrutinized in great detail. We are 100% committed to both product and service excellence and remain completely focused on ensuring that customers receive products that exceed their expectations and are built to last. By submitting to this regular third-party testing by a well-renowned organization, we are, in a sense, offering a concrete guarantee of this ongoing commitment.” Quality, Credibility and Customer Confidence The BBA Agreement Certificate and its process clearly demonstrates that Masterframe windows continue to meet UK building regulations and have been assessed and tested to provide durability for the lifetime of each window frame they produce, provided they have been installed and maintained in accordance with the details contained in the certificate. By maintaining Certification in line with the BBA’s guidelines, Masterframe Windows Ltd has greater insight into changing industry regulations to ensure quality, credibility and customer confidence. Carol further added, “Working with the BBA has enhanced our company and employee mindset to continually strive for excellence without compromising on quality. We would highly recommend the BBA to others if they want to assure their customers that their product performs as claimed.” To learn more about Masterframe Sash Windows, go to https://www.masterframe.co.uk/ or the BBA Agrément Certification process – visit https://www.bbacerts.co.uk/ Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
JELD-WEN, one of the UK’s leading doorset manufacturers, has launched a new RIBA-accredited CPD training course which outlines the key considerations for enhanced fire doorset specification and better fire safety. The course, titled ‘Four Steps to Better Fire Doorset Specification and Long-Term Fire Safety’, focuses on the crucial role that fire doorsets play in a building’s fire safety strategy. Accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), the CPD course is designed for architects and other decision makers with a responsibility for fire safety in a building project. During a one-hour seminar, delegates will learn about the key considerations that should be front of mind when looking to use fire doorsets in building projects to achieve compliance. Topics covered include an explanation of the current fire safety regulations, why it’s important to procure the correct fire doorset, and the installation and maintenance procedures that will ensure doorsets perform as intended. Rob Pace, Head of Sales and Business Development at JELD-WEN, commented: “Delivering better fire safety standards is a key issue within the industry, but we know that barriers to compliance still exist. “We have invested over £3million in the development, testing and certification of fire doorsets to ensure they meet the highest industry standards, however, the intended level of protection against the spread of smoke and fire will only be achieved if the product is installed and maintained correctly. “Meanwhile, regulatory changes have continued to evolve, so it is crucial that decision makers have a robust understanding about their current responsibilities, in order to achieve compliance. The launch of our new accredited CPD training course will play an important part in helping to increase understanding and improve awareness of proper fire doorset specification as part of a building’s wider fire safety strategy.” All JELD-WEN UK doorsets adhere to rigorous standards in testing, auditing and accreditation. These include the independent third party certifications such as PAS 24, Certifire and Certisecure, to offer complete assurance of fire door performance and protection. JELD-WEN’s new CPD training course is offered as a face-to-face or online session. Places are available to book via this link. For more information, visit www.jeld-wen.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
