This seminar focuses on the impact of the pandemic on the specification of architectural ironmongery and access control.

This CPD presentation provides information on what types of ironmongery specifiers can look to schedule in buildings going forward, in this new post-pandemic normality. It will focus particularly on how to reduce time spent touching doors and hardware as well as the role of anti-microbial ironmongery. 

Topics covered include a background to the changes to our normality caused by COVID-19, specialist closing devices and door automation, access control and electronic looking, anti-microbial product and considerations on retrofit products.

By the end of the CPD you should have a greater understanding of:

  • The impact of COVID-19 on our lives and on specification hardware
  • The role of specialist closing devices and door automation and what to be aware of in respect of fire doors
  • Fitting door stops, gaskets and architraves
  • Installation of door closer and fire signage plus sign off of fire certification
  • The varying types of anti-microbial product such as copper, silver, applied finishes and polyamide

About
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI) aim to promote the highest standards of education, technical excellence and professionalism in our sector, and promote these standards to the wider construction industry and its clients. The Guild's work is built on three pillars:

Education: GAI offer a comprehensive programme of courses and qualifications, leading to diploma qualification and ultimately to RegAI, the benchmark for the demonstration of professional architectural ironmongery competence.
Technical standards: GAI help develop the standards that affect the products its members make, specify and use. They also provide support and advice to the sector on applying these standards. 
Community activities: GAI brings people together through its extensive Community Hub network, and its programme of events and awards.


Cost/fee for attendance: Free
Contact: Douglas Masterson
Email: [email protected]
gai.org.uk