FireDNA Australia.
FireDNA Australia Pty Ltd was formed in 2025 by Rennie Colston and Rob Carter with support from the expert developers of the Digital Innovation Award winning FireDNA passive fire monitoring system in the UK.
The ’Golden Thread’
Following the catastrophic and tragic Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety by Dame Judith Hacket in 2018, a key recommendation was to establish a ‘Golden Thread’ of information for higher-risk buildings (HRBs) ”to ensure that comprehensive, accurate and up to date electronic information about a building is created during design, updated during construction, provided at handover and completion, maintained in operation and transferred when there is a change of ownership.”
Genesis of FireDNA
The now well established FireDNA system was created in collaboration with leading fire door manufacturers to provide a permanent digital record of the complete lifecycle of a fire door from specification, manufacture, installation, inspection and maintenance. The digital DNA provides real time verification of compliance and product traceability.
With over 100,000 fire doors already imprinted with FireDNA in the UK we are excited to provide the benefits of the innovative software system specifically adapted for our Australian Fire Door Industry.
Rennie Colston
Director, FireDNA Australia
Rennie is an experienced senior leader in the construction materials and fit out industries spanning over 45 years in both UK and Australia.
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Rennie’s expertise encompasses commercial, technical and operational functions with a strong focus on safety and sustainable building environments.
As Managing Director of Promat Australia for over 8 years, he developed a passion for fire safety and the crucial role of passive fire protection in preserving life and property.
Outside of business Rennie enjoys an active lifestyle and values physical and mental wellbeing.
He’s optimistic about the future and looks forward to new experiences and challenges, believing our best days are still to come.
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Rennie Colston
0492 923 791
ren@fire-dna.com.au
Rob Carter
Director, FireDNA Australia
Rob has gained extensive experience in regional and national technical sales within the construction materials industry for over 20 years.
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Rob is passionate about delivering customer-focused, solutions-based results.
Over the past five years, he’s successfully led his own business, representing Promat Australia and Latham Australia.
When Rob’s not working, you’ll find him outdoors. He enjoys running, cycling, and mountain biking, and loves watching his kids play sports - it’s one of the highlights of his life.
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Rob Carter
0466 016 706
rob@fire-dna.com.au
See FireDNA in action…
The best way to appreciate the full benefits of FireDNA and is to see it live in action. Send us a request and we’ll come to you, call, or provide an online demonstration.
Get on top of your passive fire safety compliance data, stop putting it off and start today!