18 March 2021

New guide to conformity marking and third-party testing published by GAI and DHF

Posted on 18th March 202118th March 2021 by Max Banner

A new technical briefing, from the GAI and the DHF, has been launched to keep door hardware professionals at the forefront of changes to conformity marking.

27 November 2020

New Chief Executive appointed at GAI

Posted on 27th November 2020 by Max Banner

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has appointed Simon Forrester as its new Chief Executive.

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.

29 October 2020

Added international expertise brought to Guild leadership

Posted on 29th October 2020 by Max Banner

Kaz Spiewakowski and Timothy Perry have been appointed to the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) executive committee.

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.

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.

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