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22 Jul 2022
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is introducing three new qualifications in the biggest-ever expansion of its education programme.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety, Security and Fire Protection, Training
20 Jun 2022
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has joined the Trade Association Forum (TAF), the body representing trade associations in the UK.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors
10 May 2022
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), has presented the 2022 Architectural Ironmongery (AI) Specification Awards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Posts
24 Jan 2022
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has revealed the category shortlists for this year’s AI Specification Awards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Innovations & New Products
4 Jan 2022
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is currently compiling a list of products which its members have identified as safety critical and are engaging with other industry associations.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety
15 Dec 2021
The next generation of architectural ironmongers are being celebrated as the latest Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) exam results are released.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Recruitment, Training
6 Dec 2021
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) joins two steering groups with a focus on improving competency of wider construction professionals specifying building products.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Posts
11 Oct 2021
Architects and specifiers can now nominate their projects for the internationally recognised Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards 2021, organised by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) in conjunction with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Innovations & New Products, Videos
22 Sep 2021
The Specifier’s Guide to Ironmongery and Fire Safety has been published by the GAI. This is to mark the start of Fire Door Safety Week.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Publications, Security and Fire Protection
6 Sep 2021
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) talk about securing the relationship between the ironmongery and interiors sector in this article…
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Health & Safety, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, Paints, Coatings & Finishes, Publications, Retrofit & Renovation, Seminars
13 Jul 2021
Mario Del-Signore, managing director of CES UK, has been appointed as the new president of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Recruitment
30 Jun 2021
A new Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) guide will help architects and specifiers navigate changes to product marking in the UK following Brexit.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Innovations & New Products, news, Posts, Publications
25 May 2021
A major free virtual conference on Thursday for all door and window professionals is set to unveil the new logo, leadership and growth strategy for the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Exhibitions and Conferences, Information Technology, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Seminars
14 May 2021
New guidance jointly produced by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) and FIS is designed to help manage the transition back to the workplace.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Building Services, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, Interior Design & Construction, Interiors, news, Publications, Restoration & Refurbishment, Retrofit & Renovation, Site Preparation
5 May 2021
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is helping to shape the competency frameworks for the wider construction products industry. This is as part of its drive towards clearer and more robust fire safety standards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety, Posts, Security and Fire Protection
22 Apr 2021
The number of international students on the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) diploma programme surpasses those in the UK for the first time ever.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Posts, Training
18 Mar 2021
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.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Publications
27 Nov 2020
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has appointed Simon Forrester as its new Chief Executive.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Recruitment
20 Nov 2020
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.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Facility Management & Building Services, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, news, Publications, Site Preparation
29 Oct 2020
Kaz Spiewakowski and Timothy Perry have been appointed to the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) executive committee.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Recruitment
22 Oct 2020
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.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Innovations & New Products, Publications
5 Oct 2020
The Setting the Bar report published today (5 October) has been welcomed by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, Publications, Research & Materials Testing
30 Sep 2020
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.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Training
23 Sep 2020
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.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, Publications, Security and Fire Protection
18 Aug 2020
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.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Health & Safety, news, Security and Fire Protection, Seminars, Training
21 May 2020
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.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Information Technology, news, Posts, Seminars, Training
26 Mar 2020
Tamworth-based trade association, the Door & Hardware Federation (DHF), has announced the launch of a new publication in collaboration with the GAI.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Posts, Publications
18 Mar 2020
Professional development and nurturing new industry talent are among the top priorities of new Institute of Architectural Ironmongers’ (IAI) chair, Deborah Cannon.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Exhibitions and Conferences, Posts, Recruitment
16 Mar 2020
The best and brightest within the door hardware industry were celebrated at the annual Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) awards ceremony on 7 March, at the Hallmark Hotel in Gloucester.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Posts
24 Feb 2020
The GAI is working with UNIQ, the French trade association for door hardware manufacturers, to create BIM templates for hardware products.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, BIM, Infrastructure & CAD Software, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Information Technology, Posts
28 Nov 2019
Architects and specifiers of door hardware products can now benefit from two new RIBA-approved CPDs, courtesy of Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Information Technology, Posts, Sustainability & Energy Efficiency, Training
25 Nov 2019
The door and window hardware industry’s rising stars were celebrated this month at the 40th annual Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) Education Awards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Posts, Windows
6 Nov 2019
Former Top Gear Stig, Ben Collins, has been announced as this year’s guest speaker at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Posts
16 Oct 2019
The GAI has launched five new guides on architectural ironmongery for different applications, giving access to the latest, best practice advice.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Publications
2 Sep 2019
Newly qualified architectural ironmongery professionals are celebrating their Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) education programme results.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Posts, Training
23 Aug 2019
The GAI has announced that it has renewed its call for mandatory competency checks on those who specify fire doors and associated door hardware.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety, Posts, Security and Fire Protection
9 Aug 2019
Architectural ironmongers who are seeking to complete their career to become a fully qualified door hardware professional can now re-enrol in the GAI’s education programme.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Posts, Training
25 Jun 2019
A new publication containing the latest door hardware advice for architects and specifiers and showcasing best practice internationally has been launched by the GAI.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Posts, Publications
10 Apr 2019
An 18th century manor house in Ireland has won the global ‘winner of winners’ in the Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards, organised by the GAI.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Posts
14 Mar 2019
Dedicated industry professionals and promising newcomers within the door hardware industry were recognised at the annual Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) awards ceremony on 23 February.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, news, Posts
21 Feb 2019
Door and window hardware professionals are being encouraged to partake in an online survey to help shape the future of the Guild and Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, news, Posts, Research & Materials Testing
14 Jan 2019
Aspiring architectural ironmongers, builders’ merchant staff and locksmiths have extra time to enrol on the GAI education programme.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Posts, Training
14 Jan 2019
Aspiring architectural ironmongers, builders’ merchant staff and locksmiths have extra time to enrol on the GAI education programme.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Posts, Training
26 Nov 2018
The GAI is partaking in the review of the process for specifying, supplying, installing and maintaining construction products, as part of Dame Judith Hackitt’s ‘Building a Safer Future’ programme.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety, news, Posts, Research & Materials Testing, Security and Fire Protection, Windows
22 Nov 2018
Rising stars from the door and window hardware industry were celebrated at the 39th annual Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) Education Awards.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Posts, Windows
29 Oct 2018
Expect a celebration of ironmongery at the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) Awards, taking place next February.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Competitions, Posts
25 Oct 2018
Architects and specifiers have until Friday 16th November to nominate projects for the GAI/RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards 2018.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures
22 Oct 2018
The status of CE marking on construction products in Europe is to be considered as part of a review of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), where the GAI will produce a response.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Plant, Equipment and Hire, Posts, Publications, Research & Materials Testing, Windows
28 Sep 2018
The latest generation of architectural ironmongers has been celebrating its achievements this week as it received its GAI education results.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Posts, Seminars, Training
4 Sep 2018
It has been announced that the GAI/RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards are officially open for entry.
Posted in Articles, Awards, Building Industry Events, news
30 Jul 2018
Former England footballer Graeme Le Saux will be a guest speaker at this year’s Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Education Awards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Posts, Windows
25 Jul 2018
The GAI has published its first Quarterly Standards Review, intending to help door and window hardware professionals stay compliant.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Posts, Publications, Windows
23 Jul 2018
A plethora of revised British Standards has led to the publication of a trio of new technical guides from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) for door and window hardware specialists.
Posted in Access Control & Door Entry Systems, Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Doors, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Publications, Security and Fire Protection, Windows
17 May 2018
All of the winners at this year’s IAI Awards were female architectural ironmongers, the first time this has happened in the Institute’s history.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Posts
16 May 2018
Three possible seismic changes to face UK construction will be discussed at this Friday’s (18th May) Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) Conference.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Exhibitions and Conferences, news, Posts, Seminars
9 May 2018
The Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) appointed Joanne Milne-Rowe as its new national chair at its AGM on 28 April.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Posts, Recruitment
9 Apr 2018
A new category is set to showcase innovative product design at the next GAI/RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Windows
9 Mar 2018
A pair of new technical briefings from the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) are sure to provide door and window hardware specialists with a plethora of benefits.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Health & Safety, Innovations & New Products, Posts, Publications, Research & Materials Testing, Security and Fire Protection
3 Jan 2018
The GAI has responded to the findings of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety and Dame Judith Hackitt’s interim report.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Health & Safety, Posts, Research & Materials Testing, Training
15 Dec 2017
Architectural ironmongers will soon benefit from 35 new BIM product data templates (PDTs) that will be launched this month by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI).
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, BIM, Infrastructure & CAD Software, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Information Technology, Posts, Publications
30 Nov 2017
Industry professionals at the top of their game, as well as the most promising newcomers in the international door hardware industry will be celebrated at the Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) Awards in March.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Doors, Posts
29 Nov 2017
Rising stars in the door and window hardware industry were recognised at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) annual Education Awards on 9th November.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Articles, Awards, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Building Regulations & Accreditations, Posts, Training
26 Oct 2017
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has released a new CPD looking at security hardware.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Seminars, Training
8 Sep 2017
The GAI has introduced a new prospectus showcasing the education programme to aspiring architectural ironmongers, locksmiths and builders’ merchant staff.
Posted in Articles, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Seminars, Training
24 Aug 2017
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has made three new appointments to its head office team.
Posted in Building Industry News, Recruitment
3 Jul 2017
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers is now offering in-house training workshops from Douglas Masterson, the GAI’s technical manager, to all members.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's), Training
3 Jul 2017
David Stacey has been appointed as the new president of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers, with a new team of executive officers.
Posted in Building Industry News, Recruitment
30 Jun 2017
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) introductory seminar, which covers the specification of architectural ironmongery, has achieved RIBA approval.
Posted in Building Industry Events, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's)
14 Nov 2016
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers Education Awards welcomed almost 400 guests to celebrate the hardware professionals who have achieved a GAI qualification.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Products & Structures
8 Nov 2016
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers are offering a free training seminar covering architectural ironmongery and accessibility.
Posted in Building Industry Events, Seminars, Training
25 Oct 2016
The IAI Awards are now inviting nominations from members of the IAI or the GAI ahead of the deadline of 30th November 2016.
Posted in Awards, Building Industry Events, Posts
24 Oct 2016
The GAI has appointed Neil Fisher as its new Director following the departure of Gary Amer, who held the position for the past nine years.
Posted in Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News
30 Sep 2016
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and the Royal Institute of British Architects are now accepting entries for the Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Products & Structures, Posts
7 Sep 2016
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has awarded industry qualifications to its architectural ironmongery, door hardware and builders’ merchants students.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Awards, Building Industry Events, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Training
19 Aug 2016
The GAI has launched a new guide to acoustic seals, which details the impact of Building Regulations on the specification of door assemblies and doorsets.
Posted in Acoustics, Noise & Vibration Control, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Doors, Publications
4 Aug 2016
The GAI is publishing a new technical briefing on the impact of Brexit on European architectural ironmongery and door hardware standards.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Building Products & Structures, Features, news
23 Jun 2016
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has launched an Enterprise membership scheme for start-ups and new entrepreneurs seeking support from the GAI.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Posts
7 Jun 2016
The Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) has established a new branch to support door hardware professionals in England’s northern regions.
Posted in Building Industry News, Doors
3 May 2016
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ new online Education Hub has received high praise from the industry since its global launch in September 2015.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Building Products & Structures, Posts
7 Apr 2016
GAI has appointed two new Membership Services Officers to its London headquarters in an effort to provide additional support and services to its members.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures
7 Apr 2016
The GAI has published a new technical guide to BIM, after the practice became compulsory on all public sector projects on April 4th.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, BIM, Infrastructure & CAD Software, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Information Technology, Publications
7 Apr 2016
The GAI has published a free guide on how to negotiate the door hardware specification process and get the best possible result.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Building Industry News, Building Products & Structures, Posts, Publications
7 Apr 2016
The Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) has appointed Mike Lumsden, general manager of Lorient Gulf LLC, as the new chairman for the GCC branch.
Posted in Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Posts, Recruitment
22 Dec 2015
For those still struggling to find that perfect gift for the architectural ironmonger in their life, GAI has produced a list of the best page turners.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Building Products & Structures, Posts, Publications
7 Dec 2015
The world’s largest trade bodies in architectural ironmongery and door hardware have entered into a major knowledge-sharing collaboration agreement.
Posted in Architectural Ironmongery, Building Associations & Institutes, Building Industry News, Posts
3 Dec 2015
The GAI has celebrated the next generation of architectural ironmongers at its Education Awards ceremony held on 12 November.
Posted in Awards, Building Industry Events, Posts
2 Nov 2015
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has launched an online platform for building professionals to access its wealth of educational resources.
Posted in Articles, Continuing Professional Development (CPD's)