GGF launch New Online Technical Section
23rd October 2012
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The GGF has launched a new online Technical Section as part of the GGF website www.ggf.org.uk.
The Technical Section is split into three separate areas of information; for consumers/homeowners, for trade and general construction and an exclusive Members only area which is accessible via a personal log in.
As well as full access to all the GGF’s Technical publications, the Members Only Technical area also has direct access to the new ‘Route to CE Marking’ micro-site with all the advice and guidance Members will need to comply with the EU legislation if; they manufacture products that are permanently installed into construction works, that are covered by a harmonised European Standard (hEN) and are sold in the EEA (European Economic Area). A full list of harmonised European Standards (hENs) is also available on the CE Marking micro-site.
In addition, the new Technical Section will allow Members to leave comments on the Technical Bulletin on the technical issues the GGF are working on.
Giles Willson, GGF Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Technical Affairs commented on the new online features, “The GGF Technical team are working on many fronts at present from major industry issues such as CE Marking and Building Regulations changes as well as contributing to the industry Standards and developing technical publications. These new online services are welcome additions as it is essential the Federation provides online information platforms to keep GGF Members fully up to speed and well informed on any technical developments and news both in the industry and at the GGF”.
Also in the Members only Technical area, GGF Members will be able to access all the Datasheets in the Glazing Manual including all the latest GGF Technical Datasheets for easy downloading, printing or viewing.
In 2012, the following datasheets have been reviewed, updated and re-published.
Products, Glazing Techniques and Maintenance
4.1 Basic Putty Fronting Glazing Techniques for Single Glass (reviewed and republished in June 2012)
Special Applications
5.1.1 GGF Emergency Glazing Group - Making safe procedures (reviewed and republished in August 2012)
5.18.8 Adhesive backed polymeric film - Guidelines for installation onto existing glazing (reviewed and republished in May 2012)
Architectural Glazing
7.1 Non-Vertical Overhead Glazing: Guide to the Selection of Glass from the Point of View of Safety (reviewed and republished in May 2012)
Guidelines for the Use of Glass in Protective Barriers
(reviewed and republished in May 2012)
General Information
14.2 The Institute of Dispute Resolution Services (IDRS) Consumer Arbitration Scheme for the GGF (reviewed and republished in May 2012)
Contract Terms
Basic Guidance Notes on Construction Contracts (Commercial)
(reviewed and republished in May 2012)
The Construction Act - How to make it work for you.
(reviewed and republished in August 2012)
The GGF Marketing and Communications team will regularly be adding content to this area of the GGF website and advises Members to; sign up to receive the Technical Bulletin and visit the GGF site on a regular basis to keep up with all the latest news on Technical issues affecting the industry.
To go to the new GGF Technical section simply click here: www.ggf.org.uk/technical-information
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