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.

21 June 2021

Imperial Bricks signs sole supply deal with Turkish factory

Posted on 21st June 2021 by Max Banner

Imperial Bricks has announced an exclusive partnership with a brick manufacturer in Turkey. This will provide an assurance of quality and year-round capacity for seven of its most popular brick colours and styles.

11 June 2021

Imperial Bricks’ factories meet highest international standards

Posted on 11th June 2021 by Max Banner

Imperial Bricks now requires all of its manufacturing partners meet and evidence at least four key internationally recognised standards for product quality, sustainability and ethical supply.

26 March 2020

Compliance is compulsory not optional – a SE Controls article

Posted on 26th March 2020 by Max Banner

This article from Martin Oates, Director of Global Sales at SE Controls, covers everything you need to know regarding compliance for the façade industry.

17 February 2020

Wavin’s Hepworth Clay releases new one-stop-shop guide for designers and specifiers

Posted on 17th February 2020 by Max Banner

Wavin has launched its new Hepworth Clay specification and design guide, aimed to support designers and specifiers in choosing drainage solutions and adhering to the latest legislation and standards.

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