As the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure project, HS2 demands the highest standards of safety and compliance. With HS2’s 20+ active sites across the Midlands and thousands of people working daily, ensuring fire safety is essential.
That’s where Doorfit came in — a trusted fire safety partner with more than 70 years of experience in keeping buildings safe, compliant, and operational.
Project Scope
HS2 needed a partner who could deliver fire safety expertise at scale across multiple, fast-moving construction sites. Their key requirements included:
• Portacabin fire inspections across 20+ sites in the Midlands
• Fire door inspections and generation of remedial work requests
• Clear, consistent reporting that could be shared across contractors and management teams
The challenge was not only in carrying out inspections but in ensuring uniform standards of compliance across one of Europe’s largest, most complex infrastructure projects.
Why choose Doorfit
With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Doorfit has built a reputation for expertise, trust, and reliability in safety and building solutions. We are known for our specialist fire door services — from inspection and compliance through to repair and replacement.
“Our heritage means we bring deep technical knowledge and a proven track record across construction, facilities management, and large-scale infrastructure projects” comments Doorfit Sales Manager Mr Mike Brittan. We provide end-to-end solutions that help clients remain compliant, safe, and operational This legacy, combined with our reputation, was a key factor in HS2’s contractor, Balfour Beatty/Vinci selecting us through their approved supplier process”
The Doorfit approach
The team at Doorfit, seamlessly onboarded as an approved supplier, aligning with HS2’s strict compliance framework. Carrying out scheduled portacabin fire inspections across 20+ Midlands sites. We delivered detailed fire door inspections, with actionable remedial requests to address compliance risks before they escalated, which is an imperative process especially for an infrastructure project of this scale. Every inspection was backed by transparent, consistent reports, ensuring HS2 could demonstrate compliance across the project.
The Results
Within the first year of supporting HS2, Doorfit have:
Delivered £30,000+ in fire safety services and supported 20+ active HS2 sites across the Midlands. A process which implemented and streamlined inspection and remedial process that keeps sites compliant By being awarded this project, it has no doubt strengthened Doorfit Groups position as a trusted supplier for major UK infrastructure projects
Client Feedback
“We needed a partner we could rely on – not just for expertise, but for consistent delivery across multiple sites. Doorfit’s reputation and legacy in fire safety gave us confidence, and they’ve proven to be a key supplier to our project.”– HS2 Contractor
Doorfit: 70+ Years of Trust and Service
For over seven decades, Doorfit has been at the forefront of Fire door safety, compliance, and building solutions. Our services cover:
• Fire Door Inspections & Remedial
• Portacabin & Temporary Site Fire Inspections
• Supply & Installation of Doors, Ironmongery, and Access Solutions
• Ongoing Maintenance & Compliance Support
This project with HS2 continues our tradition of delivering safety with integrity, ensuring that some of the UK’s most important projects are protected and compliant.
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