20 November 2020

New guidance launched to help business owners manage workspace social distancing – GAI

Posted on 20th November 202020th November 2020 by Max Banner

A new guide that helps business owners understand the needs of its workforce and help plan safe working spaces has been created by two of Britain’s leading construction interior trade organisations, one being the GAI.

23 October 2020

ASSA ABLOY hands-free solutions to help limit the spread of COVID-19

Posted on 23rd October 2020 by Max Banner

There are a range of hands-free door opening solutions – available to suit all budgets and needs – that can help minimise the spread of infection, says the ASSA ABLOY Door Hardware Group.

22 October 2020

New GAI guides launched to help specifiers navigate current industry issues

Posted on 22nd October 2020 by Max Banner

Three new GAI guides have been published to make specifiers aware of the additional hardware considerations needed for projects with additional hygiene, sustainability and connectivity requirements.

05 October 2020

Setting the Bar report: impact for door hardware (GAI)

Posted on 5th October 20205th October 2020 by Max Banner

The Setting the Bar report published today (5 October) has been welcomed by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).

30 September 2020

Enrolment now open for GAI door hardware qualification

Posted on 30th September 2020 by Max Banner

Architectural ironmongers are being encouraged by the GAI to demonstrate their competence for specifying door hardware by gaining a diploma in architectural ironmongery in preparation for industry changes.

23 September 2020

New GAI fire door safety guidance launched for local authorities and housing associations

Posted on 23rd September 202025th September 2020 by Max Banner

Local authorities and housing associations can now access free guidance on self-closing devices for fire doors, as the GAI has launched a new door closer safety checklist.

18 August 2020

New GAI CPDs to address current specification issues faced by architects

Posted on 18th August 202018th August 2020 by Max Banner

Architects and specifiers can now access a pair of new Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) CPDs on door hardware, covering specification post-COVID and fire door installation.

10 June 2020

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group provides flexible approach to One New Street Square

Posted on 10th June 2020 by Max Banner

Project Specification Group, a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland, has brought high specification security solutions to One New Street Square in London.

21 May 2020

Online GAI ironmongery course boosts skills for furloughed workers

Posted on 21st May 202021st May 2020 by Max Banner

The Foundation in Hardware online course from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is an ideal option for many in the sector who have been furloughed.

07 April 2020

GAI research sheds light on ironmongery budget estimates

Posted on 7th April 2020 by Max Banner

New research from the GAI shows some types of buildings can incur up to 19% of their total maintenance budget on architectural ironmongery.

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