We describe, and compare, two methods which enable the assembly of proteins from peptide thioester fragments prepared by Fmoc chemistry mediated solid phase synthesis. The first, which utilizes iso-thiouronium salts, allows formation of thiophenyl esters directly from partially protected peptides, either in solution or on resin. The second uses `sulfonamide' based safety-catch resins. Data on yields, generality and potential for side-reactions are provided.