Registered Architectural Ironmonger

RegAI status is the benchmark standard for architectural ironmongery and one which lies at the very heart of what the GAI stands for – the highest possible standards of education and professionalism. This status requires that every architectural ironmonger is a qualified GAI Diploma holder and has been able to prove they are fully up-to-date with industry standards, regulations and legislation.

Attendance at Institute of Architectural Ironmongers Branch meetings is an integral part of being a Registered Architectural Ironmonger within the UK. The IAI currently have branches in the South West, South Central, South East, Midlands, North West, North East, Wales, Hong Kong, Ireland (Northern and the Republic). Check the calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

Earning Reg AI Status

Diploma holders who wish to become RegAI must register to collect CPD points throughout the calendar year, then apply for RegAI at the end of the year having collected the requisite 10 CPD points.

Click here to apply for CPD membership, working towards earning RegAI status.


Maintaining RegAI Status

RegAI CPD points collection is a one year cycle with RegAI's being required to collect ten CPD points every calendar year.

The ten points are comprised of three categories:
1. Annual compulsory course work – 4 points.
2. CPD attendance either at IAI branch meeting or in-house training – 2 points.
3. CPD attendance as per category 2 and/or other recognised activities – 4 points.

All CPD activities completed must be in your Log sheet which can now be filled in electronically!

For more information read our RegAI frequently asked questions.


Reg AI Course Work

In order to gain CPD points, annual course workbooks must be completed. You can access theses electronically.

All CPD activities completed must be in your Log sheet

Training Manuals

Education training manuals can be accessed here. If you do not have your login details or have lost it call or email education@gai.org.uk, quoting your RegAI number. 

The List

Browse through 'the List' of RegAI's (those who have paid this year's subscription) who are all members of the IAI and are qualified Dip GAIs.  The list will be regulary updated.

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