About Golden Thread Fire Delay
We are a market leader in Passive Fire Protection (PFP). For over 30 years, we have been delivering services to a growing list of sectors including Healthcare, Offices, Commercial, Residential, Student Accommodation, Education, Infrastructure and Industrial.
We are dedicated to maintaining strong customer relationships, driven by our commitment to getting it right the first time and upholding quality standards. We aim to support clients in effectively delivering and overseeing passive fire protection. Our services encompass project management expertise and help create a comprehensive ‘Golden Thread of Information’ concerning life safety structural fire components within buildings.
For those responsible for the fire safety of existing buildings, our services encompass
- COMPLIANCE – through comprehensive surveys, inspections, planned maintenance, and consultancy services we ensure adherence to regulations. We offer tailored solutions such as fire doors, fire barriers, intumescent coatings and a range of fire protection boards.
- EXCELLENCE – We strive to set and uphold industry standards while fostering the growth and sustainability of our company. Our commitment extends to nurturing employees’ potential through professionalism, honesty, integrity, and fairness.
- SOLUTIONS – For existing buildings, lack of documentation is no excuse for non-compliance. Using industry third-party accredited certification schemes Firas and BRE/LPCB Standards LPS 1197 and 1271, we can inspect, certify, and annually maintain fire doors, and install and remediate fire compartmentation, ensuring ongoing safety and regulatory compliance for existing buildings.
- COMMITMENT – We are dedicated to forging enduring, mutually beneficial relationships with clients, suppliers and partners. Our aim is to uphold or enhance safety, welfare, quality, sustainability, environmental and philanthropic objectives over the long term.
Why Golden Thread Fire Delay?
Customer Collaborations
Our team invest time to understand your organisation and tailor solutions accordingly.
Long Term Focus
With a long-term commitment to our markets, we are dedicated to equipping our employees with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles.
Right First Time
Our talented team delivers top-notch solutions promptly, within budget, and with minimal disruption.
Count on us for reliable, high-quality service, done right the first time.
Dependable Support
With our skilled team, we offer responsive support, dedicated to logging and resolving technical issues promptly.
Understanding of regulated environment
With over 40 years in passive fire protection, we excel in crafting solutions that meet complex regulatory and legislative demands.
Third-party accredited solutions
We are dedicated to supporting our customers now and in the future, all our work is backed by third-party accredited certification, included as part of a comprehensive operations and maintenance manual package provided on completion.
Training
We offer both in-person and virtual CPD training for individuals responsible for conducting comprehensive in-house inspections of fire doors within their buildings, in accordance with relevant legislation.
Scalability
We take pride in assisting our clients in achieving passive fire compliance, regardless of their industry, complexity or size.
Talk to us about your passive fire protection concerns. Together, we’ll work to identify the best solutions to enhance your building’s safety. We’re here to support you every step of the way.
Our Vision Statement
To lead and uphold industry standards whilst sustaining and developing a profitable company; helping employees to realise their aspirations and potential through professionalism, honesty, integrity and fairness. A commitment to long term mutually beneficial relationships with clients, suppliers and partners, maintaining or improving safety, welfare, quality, sustainability, environmental and philanthropic targets.
Responsible Business (CSR)
Building a Sustainable Future
Golden Thread Fire Delay is passionate about building a sustainable business that will benefit our employees, clients, community and all other stakeholders, as well as the wider society and environment in which we operate. With our role in delivering passive fire protection services that are critical to the delivery of business, as well as healthcare and educational services, we take our environmental, social and governance (ESG) responsibilities very seriously.
In our commitment to a sustainable future, we are delighted to share that our entire fleet of company cars are now electric. This shift significantly reduces our CO2 emissions.
Our People:
To build a diverse and inclusive workforce who feel supported and encouraged to excel in their career and life at GTFD.
Our Community:
We aim to support and enable our local communities by leveraging our solutions and services, alongside our extensive knowledge
Our Environment:
We are committed to improving our environmental performance and enabling our customers to do so.
Our Organisational Responsibility:
To be a responsible employer, supplier and overall business.
Our People Inspire Our Journey
Our initiatives are fueled by the dedication of our team members, giving them the space and opportunity to give back to their peers, local communities, and personal interests. Through this approach, we’ve actively engaged our people in building a more inclusive and equitable society for everyone.
Our vision is to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where our people thrive and feel supported to develop their careers. Growing a sense of community organically within Golden Thread Fire Delay is an important aspect of our people strategy. Our approach to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) is committed to reducing inequalities and championing each of our colleagues to celebrate their individuality.
Supporting Local Communities
We’re committed to supporting our local community and take pride in endorsing the initiatives of the Anglo European School, situated in Ingatestone, Essex. This institution serves as a melting pot where children from diverse backgrounds converge to create a dynamic international community. Here, the focus is on nurturing young minds and cultivating ambitious, resilient, and principled individuals through cross-cultural understanding.
We’re delighted to support this meaningful initiative by actively participating in their career development events and contributing to their Hardship fund, aimed at assisting students facing financial challenges.
Proudly Employee Owned
It was a significant milestone for Golden Thread Fire Delay when we became an Employee Ownership (EO) company in 2022. Employee Ownership not only cultivated a deeper sense of ownership and accountability, but has also heightened collaboration, loyalty, and productivity among our employees.
The transition to Employee Ownership underscores our commitment to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture while also driving long-term success and prosperity for the business and its employees.
Doing The Right Thing
We believe in doing the right thing and upholding the highest possible values in the way all our people work.
Standards & Certification
Golden Thread Fire Delay is third party accredited under BRE / LPCB schemes LPS 1197 for fire door inspection & remediation, LPS 1271 for fire door installations, & FIRAS (Warrington Exova) accredited for our other Passive Fire Protection installation services - see more information »
