Some 35 new BIM product data templates (PDTs) have been launched for architectural ironmongers. The templates, released by the Guild of Architectural Ironmongers (GAI), are to help ironmongery and hardware manufacturers to create product data sheets (PDS) in a structured manner.
Manufacturers can complete product data sheets so the information is available to architects and contractors who require BIM information for architectural ironmongery when they need it. By having the product data sheets available manufacturers can make details about their ironmongery hardware more accessible to architects, contractors and facilities managers during design, planning, construction and building maintenance.
Douglas Masterson, pictured, technical manager of the GAI said: “This is one of the most important technical member benefits that we have provided to our GAI members since the creation of the Declaration of Performance (DoP) templates back in 2013. With BIM becoming increasingly mainstream, we recognise it is the right time to make the templates available to help our members meet the demand for this data. It’s a step in the right direction to help architectural ironmongers deliver product information to architects and all other stakeholders in a standardised way.”
The release of the templates will be split into two. Phase one has been released this month while phase two will be released by mid-2018. The templates allow manufacturers to specify the suitability of their products for applications such as the use of essential ironmongery such as hinges, closing devices or locking devices on fire doors and escape doors. Each template comes with a detailed information sheet on its correct usage.
The GAI will also be working with other trade associations such as the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF), British Woodworking Federation (BWF) and the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB) towards a common industry format.
The templates for closing, hanging, exit and locking devices as well as door furniture, seals, signage, door systems and ancillary hardware are available on the member’s area of the GAI website.
About the GAI
The Guild of Architectural Ironmongers represents the UK architectural ironmongery industry and offers qualifications, education and CPD programmes; and a technical information service. Visit http://www.gai.org.uk/.
