DorSuite CPD Hub
Fire doors don't get the credit they deserve. They're one of the hardest-working, least-understood parts of any building, and getting them wrong has real consequences.
We've spent over 25 years manufacturing performance doorsets, and we want to share what we know. Our CPD sessions are built for architects, specifiers, contractors and building safety teams who want the real detail, not just a sales pitch with a certificate at the end.
Pick from three core topics below, or tell us what you actually need and we'll build a session around it.
Our CPD Topics
The Anatomy of a Door
A fire door isn't just a slab of timber with a rating stamped on it. It's a system, and it's only as strong as its weakest part.
This session pulls a doorset apart (figuratively) and shows you what's really going on: the leaf, the frame, the hardware, the seals, the glazing, and why all of them have to work together to actually perform when it matters.
You'll walk away knowing:
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What a certified doorset is actually made of, leaf, frame, hardware, seals and glazing
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Why a perfectly compliant door leaf can still fail as part of the wrong system
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Why testing moved from BS 476 (component by component) to EN 1634-1 (the whole doorset, tested together)
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How manufacturers balance standard products with genuine customisation
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What to check for when you're specifying, procuring or inspecting a doorset
Compliance, Regulation & Certification
Fire door regulation has moved fast, and it's easy to lose track of what's actually required versus what's just good practice. This session cuts through it.
You'll walk away knowing:
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The Building Safety Act 2022 and the Three Gateways, explained without the legal jargon
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Who's actually on the hook: Accountable Persons, Principal Accountable Persons, and everyone else in the supply chain
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What third-party certification and Factory Process Audits really check, and what the UKCA mark tells you
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Why "Field of Application" matters more than most people realise
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Practical steps for procuring doorsets you can actually stand behind later
Golden Thread
The Golden Thread is the part of the Building Safety Act that trips people up most, and it's becoming unavoidable. This session makes it concrete.
You'll walk away knowing:
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What the Golden Thread actually is, and why the law now requires it
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How the evidence trail builds from design through manufacture, installation and maintenance
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How data tagging (QR codes, data pins) tracks a doorset through its whole life
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Why this matters just as much to residents and Building Safety Managers as it does to APs and PAPs
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What's coming next: Digital Product Passports and the new National Regulator of Construction Products
Don't see what you need?
Every building, every project and every audience is different. If you need something more specific, retrofit strategy for existing buildings, a session pitched at a particular sector, or a deeper technical dive, tell us and we'll build it.
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Pick from three core topics above, or tell us what you actually need and we'll build a session around it.