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
Featured Articles
- "Understanding BHMA Standards" | Door Security + Safety | November 2024
- "Comparing smart lock quality & security? Look at these standards" | PCWorld | October 2024
- "BHMA Lauds Michael Tierney's Contributions with Distinguished Service Award" | US Glass Magazine | July 2024
- "Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association Honors Michael Tierney as the 2024 Richard A. Hudnut Award Recipient" | Locksmith Ledger | June 2024
- "Understanding BHMA Standards" by Michael Tierney | ANSI Blog | May 2024
- "BHMA Holds 2024 Winter Planning & Technical Meetings" | Locksmith Ledger | February 2024
- "2023-2024 BHMA Board of Directors Announced" | Locksmith Ledger | November 2023
- "BHMA Elects New Board President" | US Glass News Network | November 2023
- "BHMA Elects 2023-24 Board of Directors" | retrofit Magazine | November 2023
- "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
- “Doors in the Means of Egress Electrical Locking Systems Permitted By the Codes" by John Woestman | Licensed Architect | Winter 2020 - 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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