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 its community activities. 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 members with comprehensive advice on issues relating to the legislation, regulations and standards governing the use of architectural ironmongery and related hardware. Its awards recognise and reward personal and business excellence.
There is a range of company and individual membership options for those working in and around the architectural ironmongery industry depending on their role, their qualifications and their experience. The GAI is run by the industry for the industry.
The latest generation of architectural ironmongers has been celebrating its achievements this week as it received its GAI education results.
It has been announced that the GAI/RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards are officially open for entry.
A new category is set to showcase innovative product design at the next GAI/RIBA Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards.
The GAI has responded to the findings of the Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety and Dame Judith Hackitt’s interim report.
Rising stars in the door and window hardware industry were recognised at the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) annual Education Awards on 9th November.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has released a new CPD looking at security hardware.
The GAI has introduced a new prospectus showcasing the education programme to aspiring architectural ironmongers, locksmiths and builders’ merchant staff.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers is now offering in-house training workshops from Douglas Masterson, the GAI’s technical manager, to all members.
David Stacey has been appointed as the new president of the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers, with a new team of executive officers.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ (GAI) introductory seminar, which covers the specification of architectural ironmongery, has achieved RIBA approval.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers Education Awards welcomed almost 400 guests to celebrate the hardware professionals who have achieved a GAI qualification.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers are offering a free training seminar covering architectural ironmongery and accessibility.
The IAI Awards are now inviting nominations from members of the IAI or the GAI ahead of the deadline of 30th November 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.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers and the Royal Institute of British Architects are now accepting entries for the Architectural Ironmongery Specification Awards.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has awarded industry qualifications to its architectural ironmongery, door hardware and builders’ merchants students.
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.
What does the Brexit mean for architectural ironmongery?
The GAI is publishing a new technical briefing on the impact of Brexit on European architectural ironmongery and door hardware standards.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers has launched an Enterprise membership scheme for start-ups and new entrepreneurs seeking support from the GAI.
The Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) has established a new branch to support door hardware professionals in England’s northern regions.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers’ new online Education Hub has received high praise from the industry since its global launch in September 2015.
GAI has appointed two new Membership Services Officers to its London headquarters in an effort to provide additional support and services to its members.
The GAI has published a new technical guide to BIM, after the practice became compulsory on all public sector projects on April 4th.
The GAI has published a free guide on how to negotiate the door hardware specification process and get the best possible result.
The Institute of Architectural Ironmongers (IAI) has appointed Mike Lumsden, general manager of Lorient Gulf LLC, as the new chairman for the GCC branch.
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.
The world’s largest trade bodies in architectural ironmongery and door hardware have entered into a major knowledge-sharing collaboration agreement.
The GAI has celebrated the next generation of architectural ironmongers at its Education Awards ceremony held on 12 November.
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) has launched an online platform for building professionals to access its wealth of educational resources.