Tag Archives: doors

Choosing the right door hardware with ANSI/BHMA standards

May 26, 2025

When specifying door hardware for a new or existing project, a lot of time and effort goes into ensuring every piece of hardware chosen will perform to its highest performance level.

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Balancing construction realities with ideal fenestration design

December 22, 2023

The recommendations and considerations in The Construction Specifier feature, “Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success” serve as Part 1 of this article, and they discuss what will help prevent water leakage into new buildings. This article will discuss what can happen when some of those recommendations are not followed due to the nature of construction.

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Maximizing student safety with rolling doors and grilles

September 1, 2023

For architects and designers specializing in institutional design, keeping children safe is an increasingly difficult task which can weigh heavy on one’s heart and mind. By balancing design and safety, along with incorporating better access controls, such as advanced rolling closures, architects can help prevent and defend against shooting situations.

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Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success

August 18, 2023

The design phase of a building project allows the design team to select fenestration systems that meet the needs of a project and set up the building for success during and after construction. Design teams must balance performance and practicality to achieve a successful installation while maintaining required fenestration performance.

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Choosing the right commercial door

September 1, 2022

From schools, healthcare facilities, and hospitality spaces to manufacturing plants, event complexes, and shipping centers, commercial garage doors are essential, high-use components of the built environment.

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