About

The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) is the only trade body in the UK that represents the interests of the whole architectural ironmongery industry - architectural ironmongers, wholesalers and manufacturers. Its reputation is built on three key areas: education, technical support and community. Its qualifications, education and CPD programmes are widely respected in the UK and overseas, including the GCC and Hong Kong. Its technical information service is the only specialist service of its kind, providing GAI members with comprehensive advice on issues relating to the legislation, regulations and standards governing the use of architectural ironmongery and related hardware.

CPD material

Ironmongery and accessibility

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Ironmongery and accessibility

Design, construction and technology, Inclusive environments

Ironmongery and the Impact of the Internet of Things

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Ironmongery and the Impact of the Internet of Things

Design, construction and technology

Ironmongery and the Impact of the Environment

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Ironmongery and the Impact of the Environment

Design, construction and technology, Sustainable architecture

Ironmongery and Security

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Ironmongery and Security

Design, construction and technology

The Specifier's Guide to Access Control

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The Specifier's Guide to Access Control

Design, construction and technology

Ironmongery for Specialist Applications

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Ironmongery for Specialist Applications

Inclusive environments, Design, construction and technology

Ironmongery for Fire and Escape Doors

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Ironmongery for Fire and Escape Doors

Design, construction and technology, Health, safety and wellbeing

An Architect's Guide to Door Hardware

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An Architect's Guide to Door Hardware

Design, construction and technology, Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance

Installation of Fire Door Assemblies and Associated Ironmongery

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Installation of Fire Door Assemblies and Associated Ironmongery

Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance, Health, safety and wellbeing, Design, construction and technology

Ironmongery Specification in a Post-Pandemic World

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Ironmongery Specification in a Post-Pandemic World

Design, construction and technology

Ironmongery and Fire Safety

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Ironmongery and Fire Safety

Health, safety and wellbeing, Legal, regulatory and statutory compliance

Ironmongery, fire doors and intumescent protection

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Ironmongery, fire doors and intumescent protection

Health, safety and wellbeing, Design, construction and technology