27 November 2024

SWA guides on the installation of steel windows and doors

Posted on 27th November 202425th November 2024 by Max Banner

The Steel Window Association has developed a series of fact sheets; all are viewable and downloadable here. The following is a synopsis of the installation fact sheet which has been compiled by the industry’s experts.

20 November 2024

FEATURED VIDEO: How EJOT UK is supporting installers to achieve higher standards

Posted on 20th November 2024 by Max Banner

EJOT UK’s research and testing expertise is defining valuable best practice for application-specific fastener installation.

15 May 2024

ROCKWOOL® announces launch of new Fire Barrier EN

Posted on 15th May 2024 by Max Banner

To help designers and specifiers improve building fire safety, stone wool insulation manufacturer ROCKWOOL® has launched a new fire barrier product that is tested in accordance with the latest BS EN standards.

31 January 2024

Automatic Door Suppliers Association: New Standards for 2024

Posted on 31st January 2024 by Max Banner

ADSA – the Automatic Door Suppliers Association – is flagging changes to two standards which will affect the industry in 2024.

22 July 2022

GAI launches new qualifications in access control, door systems, and standards

Posted on 22nd July 2022 by Max Banner

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is introducing three new qualifications in the biggest-ever expansion of its education programme.

13 July 2022

Stannah: Building Regulations Lift Requirements UK

Posted on 13th July 202212th July 2022 by Max Banner

Here’s a handy from Stannah overview of the key acts, regulations and standards that outline best practices around lift requirements in buildings.

12 July 2022

Stannah: Advice on Lift Maintenance in Multi-storey Housing

Posted on 12th July 2022 by Max Banner

Stannah’s helpful guide on the existing lifts in multi-storey housing developments and flats, from the different types of lifts, including fire-fighting lifts, to refurbishing existing lifts in tower blocks.

06 December 2021

GAI helps to shape competency standards from designers and specifiers

Posted on 6th December 2021 by Max Banner

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) joins two steering groups with a focus on improving competency of wider construction professionals specifying building products.

04 October 2021

Pickerings Lifts: Seven points for architects to consider when specifying a lift

Posted on 4th October 2021 by Max Banner

Dave Wadey is an Engineering Manager at Pickerings Lifts. He’s been with Pickerings for 23 years, and part of his job is making sure all lift installations are legislatively compliant.

22 September 2021

ASSA ABLOY Door Group calls to raise standards of fire door inspections to protect lives

Posted on 22nd September 2021 by Max Banner

Door Group – a unit of ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions UK & Ireland – is calling for higher standards of fire door inspections in public and commercial buildings to ensure life safety.

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