AJM Fire Blog

Customer Success Story

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:29:34 GMT

University of Leicester

Over the past 3+ years , AJM has built a strong working partnership with the University of Leicester , delivering major fire door remediation and replacement programmes across its estate.

During the last 12 months alone, our teams have completed works to 800+ fire doors , including:

• Percy Gee Building – 300+ doors
• John Foster Pavilions – 250+ doors
• Brookfield School of Business – 150+ doors
• Salisbury Road & Regent Road – 100+ doors

Delivering works of this scale across live teaching, research and accommodation environments requires more than technical capability. It requires careful planning, flexibility, communication and a team that understands how to work around building users while maintaining programme, quality and compliance.

As a BM TRADA third-party certified contractor for Fire Door Installation & Maintenance and Fire Stopping , supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 , quality and traceability are central to how we deliver our passive fire programmes.

We’re particularly proud of the feedback received from the University:

“AJM has been our preferred fire contractor for many years, and it is always a pleasure working with their team on site. Some of our buildings can be challenging to navigate due to their use for teaching, research, and collaborative activities. However, the AJM team consistently demonstrates flexibility and accommodates individual feedback and requests.

Communication between the on-site team, the administration team, and our staff is excellent, issues are promptly highlighted and discussed, ensuring smooth coordination. Overall, AJM provides an efficient and professional service that makes working with them a great experience.”

— Monik Kaese, Project Manager – Project Delivery Team, University of Leicester

And the partnership continues.

During this financial year, AJM is preparing to deliver a further programme comprising 150+ doors across accommodation blocks , followed by a major programme of 300+ doors within the Maurice Shock Medical Learning and Development Building .

For universities, healthcare providers, housing organisations, facilities managers and other organisations responsible for complex occupied estates, AJM has the experience and nationwide delivery capability to support:

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Bespoke Certified Fire Door Installation

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:32:25 GMT

Another fire safety challenge completed.

Sometimes improving fire safety means literally creating a new way out.

What was once a solid blockwork wall is now a fully compliant means of escape route, helping to improve safety for everyone using this busy manufacturing facility.

This project involved creating a new opening through a substantial blockwork wall and installing a new fire-rated double door set, all within a live factory environment with constant foot traffic and ongoing operations.

The full scope of works included:

Installation of a new fire-rated double door set
New Fireline board construction to the surrounding wall details
Plastering and making good of all affected wall surfaces
Firestopping to a concealed head-of-wall detail above the suspended ceiling
Full integration into the building's fire strategy and means of escape provisions

Working in occupied and operational environments requires more than just technical expertise. Careful planning, effective communication, and robust safety controls ensured the works were completed with minimal disruption to the client's day-to-day activities.

The result is a clean, compliant installation that not only improves life safety but also blends seamlessly into the existing building.

Projects like this may look straightforward once completed, but a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to deliver them safely and efficiently.

A fantastic effort from the team involved.

Return Customer BM Trada Fire Door Inspection

Wed, 20 May 2026 14:12:23 GMT

750+ fire doors. New client. Same building. Zero disruption.

After years of delivering PPM inspections and maintenance for the previous owner, we’re back at the Globe Works, Birmingham. Now appointed by Homes for Students to carry out a full fire door inspection programme at this major student accommodation scheme.

This isn’t a cold start.
This is continuity done properly

• 750+ doors already asset tagged and digitally recorded
• Full lifecycle data retained and ready to build on
• Immediate mobilisation with no learning curve
• Targeted approach to resolving known bespoke issues within the building

For operators, this is the difference.
No starting from scratch. No lost history. No gaps in compliance.
Just a building that stays under control.

If you’re taking on new assets or feel like your current fire door strategy is reactive rather than planned, it’s probably time for a proper PPM approach.

We’re actively working with student accommodation providers to bring buildings onto structured, fully managed fire door and compartmentation plans.

Drop us a message if that’s something you’re looking at by calling us on 01902 798024 or send us your details

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Moving Office to our new HQ

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:02:33 GMT

We’re on the move …

Due to continued growth across the business, we’ve officially outgrown our current offices and will be temporarily relocating to a new base from the 8th of May.

Our new location sits alongside our sister company, UK Fire Door Training , as we transition into this next phase of growth.

It’s only temporary though — we’re already looking ahead to an even bigger milestone as we prepare to move into our new, purpose-built premises later in 2026.

In the meantime, it’s business as usual. Our contact details remain the same and our team is fully operational throughout the transition.

Exciting times ahead!

New Premises from 8th May: Unit 8 Aspley Close, Four Ashes Industrial Estate, WV10 7DE

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Wolverhampton Careers Fair

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:43:24 GMT

AJM and the Wolverhampton Careers Fair

AJM had the pleasure of hosting a stand at the UK Careers Fair in Wolverhampton at the Molineux Stadium, representing AJM & CO UK LTD .

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with ambitious individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, all eager to explore new career paths and development opportunities.

Together with our sister company UK Fire Door Training 's Head of Training Kyle Cowie and our Company Owner Andrew Millard , we would like to say a massive Thank you to everyone who stopped by to speak with us. We look forward to continuing those conversations soon.

See the LinkedIn posts and photos from the Event

community Project

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:43:24 GMT

Leicester University at Highfield Adventure Playground

AJM & Co Supporting Community Projects

This week, members of the AJM & Co UK Ltd team proudly volunteered their time and skills to support a fantastic community refurbishment project led by Leicester University at Highfield Adventure Playground, located in Spinney Hill Park.

As part of the initiative, our team supplied and installed two brand new external steel security doors — completely free of charge.

The work forms part of a wider refurbishment effort to improve the safety and facilities of the much-loved local playground, which provides a valuable space for children and families in the area.