Ironmongery and the Impact of the Environment

This Specifier's Guide to Ironmongery and the Impact of the Environment by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) covers how to select ironmongery to meet the relevant environmental regulations and key principles of sustainability.

It familiarises with the main standards, certifications and programmes for environment protection, and covers the best practice principles of sustainability.

This Specifier's Guide to Ironmongery in a Post Pandemic World by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) covers how to create a specification which limits the impact and instances of direct contact with ironmongery within a building. It discusses the use of automation and other specialist devices, as well as anti-microbial furniture.

This Specifier's Guide to Ironmongery and the Impact of the Internet of Things by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) covers how to specify ironmongery products which embrace developments in communication technology.

It explores the use of technology in design, uncovers how it is connected with ironmongery industry and identifies current and future trends.

This Specifier's Guide to UKCA marking, CE marking and the CPR (Construction Products Regulation) by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) explains the new types of product marking introduced in the UK following its departure from the EU. It is particularly relevant to the ironmongery and door automation industries. It also covers the Northern Ireland Protocol and explains both European and UK standards.

This Specifier's Guide to Ironmongery for Specialist Applications by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) covers specification of the correct ironmongery solutions for buildings with specialist applications. It considers closing devices, anti-ligature and anti-microbial products, signage, as well as the visual aspects of ironmongery.

This Specifier's Guide to Ironmongery and Security by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) covers the security issues relating to doors and how the correct specification of the right ironmongery hardware can help.

It explores various types and mechanisms of mechanical and electronic locks, security standards and familiarises with crime prevention initiatives such as Secured by Design (SBD).

This Specifier's Guide to Ironmongery and Fire Safety by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) covers the issues surrounding fire safety for ironmongery and the relevant guidance and legislation that needs to be adhered to.

It covers all aspects of fire safety on site, from its definition and history, to the future of fire safety with some top specification tips and compliance advice from the GAI.

This Specifier's Guide to Ironmongery for Fire and Escape Doors by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) covers the importance of fire and escape doors and how to correctly specify architectural ironmongery for them.

The guide will provide an overview of the different types of fire and escape doors and their hardware for specification, as well as explore the maintenance of ironmongery.

This Specifier’s Guide to Ironmongery and Accessibility by Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) covers how to specify architectural ironmongery to meet the best practice guidelines of accessibility and inclusive design.

Exploring legislation that applies to specific areas of architectural ironmongery, opening width and force considerations, different types of handles, locks and thumbturns, as well as other miscellaneous hardware items.

This Specifier’s Guide to Access Control by Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) develops the wider understanding of electronic access control and specifying the correct solutions.

It discusses the specification and installation of access control doors, the variety of locks and security solutions available, and their activation and closing systems.