- Case Studies
The Proof Is in the Projects
Every passive fire protection contractor will talk about competence. We prefer to show it — building by building, doorset by doorset, penetration by penetration.

GMI Construction
We have recently completed a contract for GMI Construction at Integra 61 near Durham - DC3 and DC5 and Hillthorn Business Park in Washington. We supplied and fitted fire stopping to all units as well as the intumescent coating and top seal to the hot rolled steel.

Riverside College
This is a New Build Construction that required both an Intumescent Paint and Top Coat to offer both a 1 hour fire protection and a Decorative finish – The work was a 4 story building comprising of Capsulated Cell beams that on completion will be left on show for an industrial look as the finish building is an Engineering Block.

Tri Construction - Office & Warehouse Fit-Out
Murther Fire Protection successfully delivered a £150,000 drylining and fire protection package for Tri Construction’s office and warehouse development.
The project included the installation of:
- Metal stud partition systems
- Fire-rated wall linings
- Suspended grid ceilings
- Acoustic insulation
- Tape & joint finishing
- High-level bulkhead and feature wall construction
Working within a large industrial warehouse environment, our team delivered modern office interiors alongside high-performance fire protection systems, all completed safely, on programme, and to a high standard.
This project demonstrates our capability to deliver commercial drylining solutions across both office and industrial sectors.

BARNFIELD CONSTRUCTION
BARNFIELD CONSTRUCTION @ SOVEREIGN PARK, PHASE 2, HUYTON, LIVERPOOL
Intumescent painting on 5 existing buildings, recently shotblasted. On one shed we applied IP and decorative Topcoat, another shed with galvanised steel, we mordant washed/cleaned, applied primer and decorative topcoat, another shed we cleaned the existing coatings and applied fresh decorative topcat. We also carried out general firestopping on all 5 sheds, including the installation of some fire curtains/barriers. Approx project value – £300,000.00

Clegg Construction - Gridserve Markham
CLEGG CONSTRUCTION @ BURY ST EDMUNDS
Another IP project, 60 minutes protection with a C4 environment, approx 2500m
area of Ip and some acoustic installation FS – approx project value £150,000.00
CLEGG CONSTRUCTION @ CGB FACTORY, SUDBURY
General firestopping project using Rockwool products, including fire curtains –
approx value – £30,000.00
1. Gridserve Markham
MFP was appointed to deliver a comprehensive passive fire protection package for the Gridserve Markham project on behalf of Clegg Construction.
The project involved the installation of approximately 2,500m² of intumescent paint (IP) systems, providing 60-minute fire resistance protection within a C4 corrosivity environment. In addition to the passive fire protection works, acoustic insulation was also installed to meet the project’s performance requirements.
Scope of Works:
● 60-minute intumescent coating system
● C4 environment specification
● Acoustic insulation installation
● Approximate coverage area: 2,500m²
Project Value: Approximately £150,000
2. Bury St Edmunds
MFP delivered a specialist passive fire protection package for Clegg Construction at their Bury St Edmunds project.
Scope of Works:
● Intumescent coating installation
● Passive fire protection solutions
● Firestopping works
Project Value: Approximately £150,000
3. CGB Factory, Sudbury
MFP carried out a comprehensive firestopping package at the CGB Factory in Sudbury for Clegg Construction.
Scope of Works:
● Firestopping installations
● Rockwool fire protection systems
● Fire curtain installation
● Compliance with passive fire protection requirements
Project Value: Approximately £30,000

Conlon Construction -Lancaster University
Murther Fire Protection successfully completed a £320,000 fire stopping package for Conlon Construction at Lancaster University.
The project involved the installation and certification of passive fire protection systems throughout the university development, ensuring full compartmentation and compliance with current fire safety regulations.
Works included:
- Fire stopping to service penetrations
- Installation of fire-rated sealants, collars, batt systems, and wraps
- Compartmentation works across multiple areas
- Fire barrier installation and protection systems
- Inspection, certification, and compliance reporting
- Coordination with M&E contractors and site management
Working within a live education environment required careful planning, strict safety procedures, and phased delivery to minimise disruption while maintaining programme deadlines.
This project demonstrates Murther Fire Protection’s capability to deliver large-scale passive fire protection solutions across complex commercial and educational developments.

WHARTON CONSTRUCTION – OLD POUNDSTRETCHER BUILDING, PETERLEE
This project was a mixed system project for a repetitive client with the following systems to provide a 60-minute fire rating – Jotun IP and Topcoat, Glasroc Fireboard 1.5m Umbrella Fire Break with tape and joint finish, and Kingspan FS products.
The project was fast-paced and successfully met all specification requirements.
Approximate Project Value: £120,000.00
Testimonials
“As a passive fire protection inspector with over 20 years of experience, I highly recommend Murther Fire Protection. Their team is professional, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering exceptional service, safety, and compliance. From consultation to project completion, their attention to detail, responsiveness, and customer-focused approach have been consistently impressive. A reliable and expert company that truly goes above and beyond.”
“Barnfield Construction has worked with Murther Fire Protection on multiple projects requiring intumescent painting and have always found Paul and his team to be professional, knowledgeable, and reliable. Their communication, site support, and expertise in passive fire protection have been excellent throughout. We would confidently include them on future tenders and highly recommend their services.”
"I have worked with MFP on numerous commercial and industrial projects across the North East and have always found Paul and his team to be both accommodating and committed to delivering a high standard of workmanship. These qualities are essential to the success of any construction project, and MFP consistently meets that standard."
We engaged Murther FPL to assist us with the fire protection on a challenging mixed-use development in Leicestershire. We found them to non-adversarial, attentive & professional with a can-do approach throughout . We have continued to engage them on many projects since.



