Infrastructure HS2
HS2 Building Fire Safety into the UK’s Largest Infrastructure Project
Doorfit Serving the UK infrastructure Sector
As the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure project, HS2 demands the highest standards of safety and compliance. With 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 safety & security.
“Our team provides 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,” – Doorfit Sales Manager, Mr Mike Brittan.
Project Scope
HS2 needed a partner who could deliver fire safety expertise at scale across multiple, fast-moving construction sites. Their key requirements included:
- Modular inspection 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.
By holding both, SafeContractor and Constructionline accreditations, this played an important role in securing involvement with. These recognised industry accreditations provided assurance to Sibbasbridge that Doorfit Fire Doors met high standards of health and safety management, competency, and regulatory compliance.
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.
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
In our first year of supporting HS2, we have delivered significant levels of fire safety services and supported over 20 active HS2 sites across the Midlands.
A process that implemented and streamlined inspection and remedial processes that keep sites compliant. By being awarded this project, it has no doubt strengthened Doorfit Groups position as a trusted supplier for major UK infrastructure projects