Guild of Architectural Ironmongers

Opinion

Smoke seals and BS9991: what ironmongers and door manufacturers need to know

There’s been some confusion around the 2024 changes to BS 9991 and what they mean for smoke seals on fire doors. The new standard doesn’t radically change what must be…

Why the quality of the closer is as crucial as the fire door itself

Who takes ownership of the specification of intumescent products?

How good is your handover?

CE/UKCA/CE+NI mirror certification: the risks and rewards

Reliable digital access requires mechanical innovation and experience

Codelocks shares insights into the Asia Pacific market

Unlocking the future: how sustainability and integration will be the key trends in access

10 reasons to belong to a trade association

Is it time to get back to the classroom?

Why the Government’s ‘Building Beautiful’ agenda could lead the UK’s ironmongery industry back in time

Proposed removal of BS 476:22 for fire doors will mean more vigilance around hardware protection

A newcomer’s perspective on the architectural ironmongery industry

Competence is key on intumescent hardware protection

Storing up problems: why we need to rethink the way we supply stock to site

Achieving complete compliance for fire doors

The tech factor: key to the success of UK architectural ironmongery

Modular construction offers benefits but specifiers must know the role of products in that mix

How are architects managing the skills shortage?

Architectural ironmongery has a responsibility to attract, train and retain the next generation

Sustainability: can you meet the brief?