We post a variety of news stories and press releases to keep you informed about BHMA® initiatives, from the ways we deliver on our mission, to the impact of our work on the industry.

News Releases

• BHMA 2023 Spring Technical Committee Week | April 2023
• BHMA Publishes Updates to Four ANSI/BHMA Standards | February 2023
• BHMA's New Executive Director | January 2023
• BHMA 2023 Winter Meeting | January 2023
• BHMA 2022 Annual Fall Meeting | September 2022
• BHMA 2022 Spring Technical Committee Week | April 2022

Featured Articles

• "Unlocking BHMA's Updated Standards" by Michael Tierny & Karen Bishop | Construction Specifier | September 2023
• "The Best Door Lock" | New York Times Wirecutter | August 2023
• "Revisited: Ensure Rapid Egress and Effective Ingress Control in Schools" by John Woestman | retrofit Magazine Blog | August 2023
• "Safe & Secure" by John Woestman | Medical Construction & Design | June 2023
• "BHMA Updates Four ANSI/BHMA Lock Standards" | Locksmith Ledger | February 8, 2023
• "First Edition of Codes in Context Report Released" | Medical Construction & Design | February 2023
• "High Standards for Residential Door Hardware: BHMA Certified Secure Home Label” | ANSI Blog | February 2023
• "BHMA Enhances Its Certified Products Directory for Buildings Hardware" | September 2022
• "Doors Open to New Era of Technology, Security" | August 2022, Facilitiesnet.com
• "Power-operated doors: Maintaining safe egress with updated standards" | June 2022
• "Builders Hardware That Makes The Grade" by Michael Tierney | Facility Executive  | August, 2021
• "Assessing Door Hardware for Classrooms" by Ralph Vasami | Door Security + Safety  | May, 2021
• "A New, Easier Way to Find Certified Products" by Karen Bishop | Door Security + Safety  | April, 2021
• "BHMA to Host Annual Winter Technical Committee Meeting" Retail Merchandiser  | January, 2019
• "Cracking the code: Understanding the latest IBC revisions for builders hardware" by John Woestman | Construction Specifier | November, 2018
• "BHMA Honors Anderson Lock Company President, Vice President, with 2018 Award of Excellence" DHI | May, 2018
• "Electromagnetic Locks for Safety & Security" by Tim O'Leary | Locksmith Ledger | April, 2018
• "Codes, Product Standards and Specifications" by Michael Tierney | Door Security + Safety  | April, 2018
• "BHMA Publishes New ANSI Standard on Egress" Facility Executive | February, 2018
• "Standards for Residential Hardward Raise the Bar" by Michael Tierney | Construction Canada | November, 2017
• "BHMA Certified Secure Home™ Label Raises the Standard for Residential Door Hardware" by Michael Tierney | Locksmith Ledger | July 2017
• "The Automatic Choice:  How and when to select power-operated doors" by Michael Tierney | Construction Specifier  | July, 2017
• "When Simple is Safer: The Dangers of Door Barricades in Schools" by John Woestman | Locksmith Ledger International | December, 2016
• "What Every Hardware Manufacturer Must Know: The Importance of Product Certification" by Michael Tierney | Doors & Hardware | May, 2016
• "Examining Builders Hardware Past, Present, and Future" by Michael Tierney | Construction Specifier  | February, 2016
• "Opening the Door to Improved Access Control" by Michael Tierney | Construction Canada | December, 2015
• "Green Building Products 101" by Ralph Vasami | Construction Today  |  Jul-Aug 2015
• "BHMA Announces Recipient of Excellence Award" The Construction Specifier | April, 2015
• "Don't Get Trapped When Considering Safety" by Michael Tierney | National Locksmith | July 2010
• “Biometric Technology: A New Level of Security” A special report provided by BHMA | Maintenance Solutions | August 2007
• "Door Lock Standards and Certification" by Michael Tierney | Construction Specifier | February 2006
• "DHI Roundtable: Association Leaders Discuss Industry Trends" with Peter Rush | Doors and Hardware | January 2006
• “Door Lock Standards and Security Tests” by Michael Tierney | Locksmith Ledger | August 2006

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