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 win follows FDM’s consecutive Training Company of the Year title at the 2025 National Fenestration Awards and a London Construction Awards win earlier this year. Together, these three awards reflect recognition from across the built environment – glazing, fenestration and construction – and underline the difference FDM is making industry-wide.
Launched in 2024 as the UK’s first hands-on training academy dedicated solely to fire doors, FDM has trained more than 1,200 professionals in 18 months and holds GQA accreditation and CITB approval.
FDM’s influence extends beyond the classroom. In 2025 it convened a national roundtable on fire door competence chaired by Dame Judith Hackitt, who described FDM as “an exemplar of good practice.” Insights from the event shaped FDM’s report, Raising Standards in the Fire Door Industry, adding weight to calls for practical competence at every stage of the fire door lifecycle.
Nicola John, Managing Director at FDM by UAP Ltd, said: “This award recognises what matters most- practical competence that keeps people safe. Our approach is hands-on, rigorous and inclusive of every role in the golden thread, from procurement and installation to inspection and maintenance.
The fact that glazing, fenestration and construction audiences have all recognised FDM this year shows the industry is moving decisively towards real-world training and measurable standards. We’ll keep pushing forward with partners to build a safer, more competent built environment.”
Looking ahead, FDM is expanding its national footprint with a second training academy planned in partnership with the Fire Protection Association in early 2026, alongside further vocational qualifications to meet evolving industry needs.
