IRONMONGERY GAI LAUNCHES NEW GUIDES
Three new guides have been published on the hardware considerations needed for projects with additional hygiene, sustainability and connectivity requirements.
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hree new guides have been launched by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers to ensure that anyone involved in the specification of
architectural ironmongery has access to the latest best practice advice and is working in line with current standards.
Each guide contains comprehensive product information, diagrams and detail on the relevant building regulations and industry standards. All of the guides are available to download from the GAI website. The ‘Ironmongery specification in a post- pandemic world’ specifier’s guide outlines the different types of hardware that can be introduced into buildings to help minimise contact with surfaces without compromising safety or security.
It provides details on specialist closing devices, door automation, access control and anti-microbial devices. It also looks at ancillary products that may be used in more specific areas, such as washrooms, and things to be aware of when retrofitting hardware.
Douglas Masterson, technical manager at the GAI, said: “In a very short space of time, the buildings that we live, work and socialise in have changed dramatically. Even before the pandemic, emphasis on a more sustainable supply chain and advances in technology have transformed the way we enter and move around buildings.
“Architectural ironmongery professionals need to keep up to date with the latest guidance and continue to be responsive to wider changes to ensure that the door and window hardware being chosen for a project will provide building users with safe and accessible routes through a building.” New hardware innovations for smart homes and smart buildings are the focus of the ‘Ironmongery and the impact of the Internet of Things’ specifier’s guide.
It looks at how the rise of interrelated technology is affecting the ironmongery industry, including various smart locking and access control products. The guide includes details on building information modelling
Steron locks into ERA Protect
Hartlepool-based locksmith Steron Locksmiths tried out the ERA Protect wireless smart security system.
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ringing both alarm and camera excellence, ERA Protect offers the ultimate in security confidence and even when there is a broadband outage, the built-in 4G roaming SIM allows crucial data to be sent to the secure ERA Cloud, all controlled by one smartphone app. Stephen Harvey, director at Steron Lockmiths in Hartlepool, said: “When we were given the opportunity to trial ERA Protect, we jumped at the chance. Fitting ERA Protect was a straightforward process and even though the cameras require a power supply, this was not an issue.
“The beauty of the system is that it offers a robust security-driven alarm and camera combination that is all controlled by one easy to use, intuitive smartphone app, which allows users to view and monitor their property at any time and from anywhere in the world. Of
course, that’s incredibly convenient but also gives customers the all-important reassurance that they need.
“In addition, ERA Protect, which includes an alarm, Outdoor Cam and FloodlightCam, can be tailored to suit the needs of the customer exactly and even be extended at a later date – maybe an additional camera or PIR if required – giving great flexibility.”
Upselling opportunities Harvey said that people are more used to the idea of the ‘connected home’ now, and that security is no different. “By encouraging homeowners to think more pro-actively about security, rather than just in an emergency situation, locksmiths like us, with expertise and skill, now have a great product in ERA Protect to upsell to our customers,” he continued.
Tania Tams, Head of Marketing at ERA said: “We were both pleased and excited to have such positive feedback from Steron Locksmiths, following such extensive research and development with ERA Protect. Our three key concepts – firstly, our working security ECO system; secondly, confidence in our products and services and thirdly, our quest for ‘total security’ – have all driven the design, development and manufacture of ERA Protect and is reflected in our BSI IoT Kitemark attainment – a shining endorsement of our faith in providing truly secure security. Coupled with this, the ERA Protect system is also approved by Neighbourhood Watch, a much-recognised brand in communities UK wide.
“We can now deliver a truly new way of providing high quality, yet affordable smart security with the end user placed firmly at the centre and being totally in control. “ERA Protect is different – in concept, in design and in delivery of results – welcome to the next generation.” BMJ
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(BIM) and how it can benefit projects, as well as the relevant standards that apply to the Internet of Things (IoT), including the BSI Kitemark Scheme for IoT devices that launched in May 2018. It also covers the integration of these smart products with building management systems, as well as the potential impact of future trends in technology and legislation.
The ‘Ironmongery and the impact of the environment’ specifier’s guide is designed to highlight the environmental impact of construction products, including door hardware. It covers how architectural ironmongers can help to reduce carbon emissions from buildings as well as how they can change their own processes to reduce their effect on the environment.
It covers industry initiatives and programmes including the UK Green Building Council activities, building certification schemes such as BREEAM and LEED, as well as ISO 14001 and other relevant environmental standards. It also discusses the role of Environmental Product Declarations and how these relate to architectural ironmongery specifically. BMJ
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