
Hedworth Court Project Earns Isoler a Spot on the ASFP Awards Shortlist
We’re delighted to share some fantastic news from the team here at Isoler. Our work at Hedworth Court in Sunderland has been shortlisted for the

Fundamentals of Fire Safety: Prosper’s Training Experience
We were delighted to welcome the Prosper team to our Fire Integrity Training Facility to take part in our Fundamentals of Fire Safety Systems course.

Celebrating Success: Nichol Gilstin Promoted to Operations Director at Isoler
We’re delighted to announce the promotion of Nichol Gilstin to Operations Director at Isoler, marking an exciting new chapter for both Nichol and the business.

What Fire Prevention Measures Are Cost-Effective Yet Compliant?
Fire safety is never something to cut corners. But for many building owners, managers, and facilities teams across the North East, the question often comes

Conference Deep Dive: What You’ll Learn from the Building Safety Experts
The Isoler Building Safety Conference 2025 is almost here! On Thursday, 23rd October at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle, leading experts will explore how the industry

A Trusted Hilti Accredited Contractor in the North East
We’re proud to highlight that Isoler has long been a Hilti Accredited Contractor, placing us among a very select group of only seven approved contractors nationwide.

NAFDI-Registered Inspectors Strengthen Isoler’s Fire Safety Expertise
We’re thrilled to announce that our Project Manager, Stephen Overton and Joinery Division Manager, Jamie Dunwoodie have been officially accepted as registered members of the National Association of Fire Door Inspectors (NAFDI).

Fire Door Safety Week: Safety Isn’t Optional, It’s Built In
At Isoler, we believe that safety isn’t optional – it’s built in. Fire Door Safety Week gives us an important opportunity to focus attention on one of the most effective, yet often overlooked, fire safety measures: the fire door.

Isoler Boosts Fire Safety Compliance with New Specialist Team
When it comes to keeping buildings safe, there’s no room for compromise, and Isoler knows that better than anyone. Based in County Durham but delivering

Don’t Get Caught Cold: Essential Winter Fire Protection for UK Commercial Buildings
In just a couple of months, the crisp autumn air will give way to the unmistakable chill of winter. For those of us in the

A Big Achievement for Isoler: APS Corporate Membership
We’re proud to share some exciting news – Isoler is now an APS Corporate Member. This achievement recognises our nationally accredited competence as a Principal

Isoler’s Expertise Shines in the Successful Tyne Tunnel Remediation Project
The recent completion of the Tyne Tunnel remediation project marks a significant achievement in enhancing the safety and longevity of a critical piece of the

Fire Safety Specialists Supporting Gentoo Homes Across Sunderland
At Isoler, we’re proud to call the North East home, and even prouder to work with organisations that share our commitment to keeping local communities

Leading the Change in Building Safety
In the years since the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the UK has entered a new era of scrutiny, responsibility, and reform within the built environment. The

Isoler Delivers Fire Protection for Newcastle’s Latest Luxury Hotel
This past spring, Dakota Hotel Newcastle officially opened its doors on the city’s iconic Quayside — a striking transformation of a former office block into

Celebrating the Retirement of John Gilstin: A Remarkable Legacy at Isoler
After more than four decades in the fire protection industry and 35 remarkable years with Isoler – our Managing Director, John Gilstin will be retiring this month.

Leading Fire Safety Specialists Appoint New Compliance Team to Strengthen National Growth
Durham based fire safety specialists, Isoler, have announced the appointment of a new, highly experienced compliance team to support the company’s continued expansion across the North East and beyond.

Groundworks North East Christmas Donation
This year, our team organised a toy donation for Groundwork North East & Cumbria in partnership with Evenwood Community Action.

‘Your Gentoo Christmas’ Sponsorship
This month, we were thrilled to sponsor this year’s ‘Your Gentoo Christmas’ campaign, which brought festive family fun to 200 Gentoo Group customers who attended Sunderland Empire’s annual pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk.

Karbon Homes Toy Donation
The holiday season is a time for connection, generosity, and supporting those who need it most. This year, we had the privilege of partnering with Karbon Homes on their social value initiative to make a positive impact in their communities.

Aimbridge Hospitality Fire Protection Training
We were proud to deliver two days of training for Aimbridge that covered the critical aspects of passive fire protection, including firestopping, fire doors, and fire dampers, empowering teams to maintain and enhance building safety and integrity.

Project Update at Penshaw, Sunderland
We’re excited to share that we are now 60% of the way through our work on the prestigious Dakota Hotel development on Newcastle Quayside, in partnership with GMI Construction Group PLC.

Project Update at the Dakota Hotel, Newcastle
We’re excited to share that we are now 60% of the way through our work on the prestigious Dakota Hotel development on Newcastle Quayside, in partnership with GMI Construction Group PLC.

Project Update at North Shields for Karbon Homes
The team has been busy over the past few months completing fire compartmentation upgrade works in flats across the North East for Karbon Homes, and they are making excellent progress!

Our New Home
To aid our future growth plans and maintain our current business operations, the team are settling into their new home. This new space has created a versatile space for our staff and the business to thrive in the future.

Project Update at Haddington Vale, Sunderland
The Isoler team have been hard at work at the past few months at Haddington Vale for Gentoo Group and they are making some great progress!

We’re expanding into the South!
We have some exciting news to share about our business operations and developments… WE’RE EXPANDING INTO THE SOUTH! Thanks to our ongoing success in the

We’re now members of the ASFP
We’re excited to announce that we are now members of the Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).

Resident Consultation Meeting at Haddington Vale, Sunderland
Last week we held a resident consultation meeting at Haddington Vale in Sunderland to discuss our upcoming fire protection upgrades project.

Project Update at Holiday Inn, Stevenage
We are excited to announce that Isoler has been appointed by Aimbridge Hospitality to replace over 200 fire dampers at the Holiday Inn in Stevenage, along with the installation and remedial work on fire doors.

New Contract Award at Old Debenhams Store, Newcastle
Isoler has been appointed to complete fire protection services at the old Debenhams store in Newcastle on behalf of STP Construction.

New Project at the Dakota Hotel, Newcastle Quayside
We’re pleased to announce that we are supporting GMI Construction on a new hotel development on Newcastle Quayside, the Dakota Hotel.

Employee of the Month – Simon Watkins
We’re excited to announce that last months Employee of the Month was our Site Foreman, Simon Watkins.

Completed Project at Bowden Hall, Gloucester
At Bowden Hall in Gloucester, we had the privilege of working for Aimbridge Hospitality as Principal Contractor.

New Project Win with Countryside Partnerships
We are excited to announce that we have been awarded a new contract with Countryside Partnerships for the Penshaw Over 55’s Apartment Block.

New Framework Win with North Tyneside Council
Project Win… We’ve secured a two-year framework with North Tyneside Council delivering responsive fire door works to homes throughout the region. We’re proud to say that

Promoted to Joint Managing Director
We’re delighted to announced that Josh Watson has been promoted to Joint Managing Director of Isoler Ltd and will be supporting the business alongside John Gilstin.

Promoted To Assistant Site Managers
We’re delighted to announce that Ria Stevenson and Alex Wilson have both been promoted to Assistant Site Managers.

New Contract Win – Your Homes Newcastle
We’re excited to announce that we have been awarded the Your Homes Newcastle Responsive FRA Works Contract.

Aimbridge Hospitality Property Event
The Isoler team attended the Aimbridge Hospitality Property Event in Stevenage.

6 Month Check In: Ben Dunwoodie
Ben Dunwoodie has been part of the Isoler team for 6 months now working as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor, here’s what he had to say about his last 6 months with us.

Monkwearmouth Hospital Sunderland – Completed Project
At Monkwearmouth Hospital in Sunderland, we had the privilege of working for Sir Robert McAlpine to apply both solvent-based and water-based intumescent paint to the steel structures of their new construction project.

Social Value Initiative: ‘Your Gentoo Christmas’
This year we were apart of the ‘Your Gentoo Christmas’ campaign with the Gentoo Group.

Social Value Initiative: Karbon Homes Toy Donation
We are thrilled to have participated in Karbon Homes’ social value initiative, extending a helping hand to families within their communities.

Employee Of The Month: Jamie Tong
It’s Employee Of The Month time and someone who went above and beyond this month was our Site Supervisor Jamie Tong.

Isoler marks 31 years of business by strengthening leadership and announcing expansion plans
Gateshead-based Isoler proudly marks its 31st anniversary by announcing significant additions to its senior management team.

Health & Safety Reward Scheme Winner: Connor Doolan
On a monthly basis we roll out a Health & Safety Rewards Scheme for operatives who consistently exceed expectations and this month winner is Connor Doolan.

Promoted to Director: Paul Watkins
We’re delighted to announce that Paul Watkins has been promoted to Contracts Director at Isoler Ltd.

We are a Hilti Accredited Contractor
We’re proud to be 1 of 7 Hilti Great Britain Accredited Firestop Speciality Contractors (HAFSC) in the UK.

Waking Watch Service
Our waking watch service provides a reassuring and rapid response to fire safety issues.

Team Shoutout: Lee Butler
We’d like to give a special shoutout to our Contracts Supervisor, Lee Butler for working to complete his ASFP Level 3 Passive Fire Protection training.

Gentoo Fire Door Safety Day
On Fire Door Safety Week, we hosted an educational day for Gentoo Group’s Building Safety Customer Team on the importance of fire door safety and fire

Team Shoutout: Jamie Dunwoodie
We’d like to give a special shoutout to our Joinery Division Manager, Jamie Dunwoodie in receiving 100% in his Q-mark Fire Door Maintenance exam!

New Starter: Ben Dunwoodie
Ben joins us as a Trainee Quantity Surveyor after recently completing his A-Levels in Maths, Physics and Chemistry.

Isoler Training Facility
Located within our Sunderland office, we have our very own training facility which offers both practical and classroom based training.

South Durham Court – Completed Project
We recently completed a new scheme at South Durham Court in partnership with Gentoo Group.

Hi, we’re Isoler!
We’re proud to have been supporting businesses and people in the North East for over 30 years.
