Longden Doors has carried out work on many of the UK’s schools and universities, making sure that consistency of design are used throughout and existing fabrics are retained or replicated.

The control panel has a minimum life expectancy of 20 years and was fitted alongside triple technology detection devices to detect smoke, heat and carbon monoxide gas.

The CPA revealed that public non-housing output fell by 27.2% between 2010 and 2012, but the BDA insists that manufacturers are stepping up production to meet increasing demands due to the government’s Help to Buy scheme.

Alan Baxter, the Chairman of the BDA who collected the award, said: ‘“We’ve always known that our material had great green credentials, now we have the independent evidence that proves it”.

Sto advised homeowners at every stage of the process, from deciding on finishes, supporting funding applications and carrying out comprehensive training for MITIE staff.

Firemaster attained a high rating with its built up stud and board partitions, helping to reduce maintenance costs and extend its lifespan, whilst allowing a fire resistance of up to four hours with minimum waste.