﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><!--RSS Genrated: Fri, 08 May 2026 15:49:49 GMT--><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association</title><link>https://buildershardware.com:443/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/rss/635</link><atom:link href="https://buildershardware.com:443/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/rss/635" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>RSS document</description><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mariel Nelson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[The Rise of Smart and Electrified Door Hardware]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/the-rise-of-smart-and-electrified-door-hardware</link><description><![CDATA[ From offices and hospitals to schools and airports, building owners are increasingly relying on electrified locks, sensors, and automated door systems to improve both convenience and security. As ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:32:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/the-rise-of-smart-and-electrified-door-hardware</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mariel Nelson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Save the Date: BHMA 2026 Board of Director's Meeting]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/events/save-the-date-bhma-2026-board-of-directors-meeting</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 23:56:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/events/save-the-date-bhma-2026-board-of-directors-meeting</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry McClean]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Advancing Sustainability Through PCRs]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/advancing-sustainability-through-pcrs</link><description><![CDATA[   

 As sustainability expectations continue to shape the built environment, builders hardware manufacturers are facing growing demand for transparency, consistency, and credible environmental ...]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/advancing-sustainability-through-pcrs</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Mariel Nelson]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Save the Date: BHMA 2026 Fall Meeting]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/events/save-the-date-bhma-2026-fall-meeting</link><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 15:02:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/events/save-the-date-bhma-2026-fall-meeting</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry McClean]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Final Approvals Pending of BHMA Proposals for 2027 IBC & IFC]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/final-approvals-pending-of-bhma-proposals-for-2027-ibc-ifc</link><description><![CDATA[   

 Following the second round of committee hearings in ICC’s code development process, BHMA is pleased to share that  all 15 of its proposals  are now set to be approved for inclusion in the ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2025 04:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/final-approvals-pending-of-bhma-proposals-for-2027-ibc-ifc</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry McClean]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[How BHMA Brings Clarity to Complex Codes]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/how-bhma-brings-clarity-to-complex-codes</link><description><![CDATA[  BHMA plays a critical role in shaping the building codes that affect commercial doors and hardware—especially for locksmiths, code officials, and security professionals. Behind the scenes, the ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/how-bhma-brings-clarity-to-complex-codes</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry McClean]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[Demystifying Referenced Standards in Product Certifications]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/demystifying-referenced-standards-in-product-certifications</link><description><![CDATA[   

 Within the certification process, certain products must meet additional criteria before attaining certification to an ANSI/BHMA Standard, and so understanding the significance of r eferenced ...]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/demystifying-referenced-standards-in-product-certifications</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Larry McClean]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[BHMA Proposals for 2027 IBC & IFC, Update from the CGIA]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/bhma-proposals-for-2027-ibc-ifc-update-from-the-cgia</link><description><![CDATA[   

 The International Code Council (ICC) publishes model building codes that are widely adopted by states, counties, and cities as the minimum requirements for construction of commercial and ...]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:30:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/bhma-blog/bhma-proposals-for-2027-ibc-ifc-update-from-the-cgia</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Chris House]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2024 IBC and IFC Focus Documents]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/codes-in-context-2024/2024-ibc-and-ifc-focus-documents</link><description><![CDATA[  Bolts / Bolt Locks - New definitions and requirements refined with editorial clarifications of provisions for dead bolts, manual bolts, automatic flush bolts, and constant latching bolts  

  ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/codes-in-context-2024/2024-ibc-and-ifc-focus-documents</guid></item><item><dc:creator><![CDATA[Pam Reid]]></dc:creator><title><![CDATA[2024 NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Focus Documents]]></title><link>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/codes-in-context-2024-nfpa/2024-nfpa-101-life-safety-code-focus-documents</link><description><![CDATA[  Clear Width of Power-Operated Doors - Exemption related to the minimum clear opening width for pairs of power-operated doors  

  Egress Side Latch Release - Clarifies egress side latch release ...]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 18:48:00 GMT</pubDate><guid>https://buildershardware.com/Home-Sweet-Secure-Home/category/codes-in-context-2024-nfpa/2024-nfpa-101-life-safety-code-focus-documents</guid></item></channel></rss>