16 February 2021

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group’s turn-key solution to construction’s innovation demand

Posted on 16th February 2021 by Max Banner

When it comes to doorsets and ironmongery, using BIM-enabled tools such as ASSA ABLOY’s Openings Studio™ can truly unlock the potential of BIM.

05 February 2021

Late night orders for next day delivery are no problem with IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect

Posted on 5th February 2021 by Max Banner

Leading specialist trade suppliers, IronmongeryDirect and ElectricalDirect, are offering tradespeople more flexibility by extending their online order cut-off for next day delivery to 9pm.

20 November 2020

ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group unlocks BIM potential for architects and specifiers with Openings Studio™

Posted on 20th November 2020 by Max Banner

When it comes to doorsets and ironmongery, using applications such as Openings Studio™, from ASSA ABLOY Project Specification Group, can truly unlock the potential of BIM.

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.

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.

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.

05 March 2020

New Fire Resistant Door Hardware Brochure from Lorient

Posted on 5th March 2020 by Max Banner

Lorient has launched its latest Fire Resistant Door Hardware brochure, which includes new products and product datasheets.

21 February 2020

SWA member’s restoration work reveals hidden history of broadcasting building

Posted on 21st February 2020 by Max Banner

Read about the repair and maintenance work undertaken by a member of the Steel Window Association on Bush House, part of a former broadcasting premises in London

13 February 2020

Ahmarra manufacture fire doors with ironmongery for London’s Wellington Health Centre

Posted on 13th February 202018th February 2020 by Max Banner

Ahmarra Door Solutions has manufactured more than 70 fire doors with ironmongery for Wellington Health Centre in London – a newly-built NHS Primary Care Centre, designed by Moss Architecture.

29 January 2020

BMBI: November merchant sales show pre-election dip

Posted on 29th January 2020 by Max Banner

Total Builders’ Merchants’ value sales to builders and contractors in November 2019 were down -7.4%, compared with the same month in 2018. On one less trading day, average sales a day dropped -3.0%.

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