The logos on this page represent some of the best organizations and reference websites in the construction, security, hardware and related industries.

If there are any that you would like to see added please post them in the forum. There are many informative resources for the industry. Here are some to get you started. We have added a brief description of what you will find there.

American Association of Automatic door Manufacturers



The American Association of Automatic Door Manufacturers (AAADM) is a trade association of manufacturers of automatic pedestrian door systems. AAADM was founded in 1994 to promote safety in the manufacture and operation of automatic doors throughout the industry.

American Architectural Manufacturers Association
Since our inception in 1936, AAMA has become recognized for the development of standards that provide third-party validation of product performance and quality. Our continuing objective is to develop the highest level of technical expertise and to support member companies with business services, market research and marketing programs that make practical contributions to our member's success and profitability. As a material-neutral organization, AAMA brings together the professionals of window, door, skylight, curtain wall and storefront manufacturing companies, both large and small, from all across the U.S. and internationally. It represent's our individual and shared concerns. As AAMA members, we address issues of critical importance to us, sharing our experience and knowledge and participating in efforts to shape the future for all of us. Not only are member voices heard within the association, but AAMA initiatives also carry member voices to Washington and to regional and local governmental bodies. Every year, AAMA proactively and effectively influences codes, construction and specification issues. In addition to it's strong national voice, AAMA is active and influential in the Western and Southeastern regions of the U.S. With this kind of local grass roots representation, AAMA provides focus and direction on issues that are of special concern in your part of the country. On both a regional and national basis, AAMA continuously monitors and reports legislative activities to keep you up-to-date on important developments. AAMA is comprised of a variety of large and small companies, including window, door, and skylight manufacturers, component and supply manufacturers and service and consulting companies. To ensure true member equity, AAMA adheres to the "one company, one vote" policy. All members participate in appropriate voting measures and maintain a fair and equitable position within the association.




Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)
ALOA provides training and certification courses for the locksmith industry. ALOA is trying to make it so you have to prove you are qualified, through testing to call yourself a locksmith. Their efforts are with the press, public awareness campaigns as well as with the political arena. working for the Locksmith industry, promoting the best interest of the welfare of their membership.



American National Standards Institute
As the voice of the U.S. standards and conformity assessment system, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) empowers it's members and constituents to strengthen the U.S. marketplace position in the global economy while helping to assure the safety and health of consumers and the protection of the environment. The Institute oversees the creation, promulgation and use of thousands of norms and guidelines that directly impact businesses in nearly every sector; from acoustical devices to construction equipment, from dairy and livestock production to energy distribution, and many more. ANSI is also actively engaged in accrediting programs that assess conformance to standards – including globally-recognized cross-sector programs such as the ISO 9000 (quality) and ISO 14000 (environmental) management system.


The Blue Book


Not only are they a construction advertisement and bidding tool, but they specialize in bringing bids to their customers. This link will get you to almost any other link; government, associations, etc, that has anything to do with construction in any way you can think of. If you only copy one link to use for reference, this is the one to copy.


Builder Hardware manufacturers Association
BHMA was founded in 1925 as the Hardware Manufacturers’ Statistical Association. Although the association continues to collect proprietary statistics for its member companies, BHMA today is nationally recognized for it's leadership role in ensuring the quality and performance of builders hardware. Join BHMA! More than 80 percent of all U.S. manufacturers of builders hardware are BHMA members. Together these companies produce the vast majority of the hardware items used in the nation’s commercial and institutional buildings - from hinges and locks to door controls and exit devices. Any organization that manufactures and sells builders hardware in the United States is eligible for Association membership. Join BHMA!



Construction Specifications Institute
CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The organization has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 members. Monthly Chapter meetings allow members the opportunity to communicate openly with their counterparts and exchange information for successful project management. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents. CSI provides continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows.


Door and Hardware Institute (DHI)
The Door and Hardware Institute (DHI) represents the architectural openings industry. With ancestry dating back to 1934, the Institute has more than 5,000 members in the United States, Canada and abroad. Membership consists of individuals and consultants involved in the architectural openings industry, representing distributors, manufacturers and sales representatives/agency firms, as well as architects, specifiers and contractors who rely on such professionals.



Door Safety Council
The Door Safety Council (DSC) is a coalition of concerned building trade organizations formed to address issues of life safety. The need for properly operating fire doors and doors in the means of egress are a primary focus, as they are an integral link in the life safety and property protection chain. As far back as 1911, at the time of the Triangle Shirt waist, Fire Code Officials have understood the importance of creating codes, governing means of egress and protection against the spread of fire and smoke. Current codes require the inspection of elevators, sprinkler systems and overhead doors, while remaining silent on doors designed to provide similar degrees of protection. Adding requirements for the annual inspection of egress and fire doors is crucial to maintaining high standards of life safety and property protection.


National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association
For nearly 60 years, the National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association (NBFAA) has supported the changing needs of its members, the industry and the nation. A non-profit 501(c) 6 trade association, the NBFAA has evolved into the largest professional trade association in the United States with the purpose of representing, promoting and enhancing the growth and professional development of the electronic life safety, security, and integrated systems industry. In cooperation with a federation of state associations, NBFAA provides government advocacy and delivers timely information, professional development tools, products and services that members use to grow and prosper their businesses. A positive advocate for the electronic life safety, security, and integrated systems industry, NBFAA works at all levels to increase awareness about the value of the products and services members provide. The association supports new technology and applications with customized and relevant training and proactively promotes the industry through consumer awareness activities supported by trade and media relations programs. NBFAA also supports legislation and regulations that enhance public safety. The NBFAA is guided by strong leadership and a commitment to the advancement of technology and professionalism in our industry. This commitment has put the NBFAA on a strong foundation that includes financial stability and recognition as the only professional trade association that works every day on the local, state and national level to address issues vital to the well-being of the industry.


Securityy Hardware Distributors Association (SHDA)

The organization's objectives are to promote to suppliers and customers the value of distributors, to provide educational programming to help make Distributor and Associate Members more effective, efficient, and profitable. They also foster the partnership between Distributors and Manufacturers, provide information on industry trends, data, and statistics, as well as technological advancements.





Security Industry Association
The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a nonprofit international trade association representing electronic and physical security product manufacturers, specifiers, and service providers. SIA promotes growth and professionalism within the security industry by providing education, research, technical standards and representation and defense of its members’ interests. SIA is the sole sponsor of the International Security Conference and Exhibitions (ISC EXPOs). SIA's members include professionals from every phase of the business from manufacture to installation, and their clients run the gamut of the economic sector: commercial, institutional, residential, and government. Technology, products and services offered by members include, but are not limited to: access control; biometrics; surveillance cameras and systems; fire detection and suppression; home automation; intrusion; remote and wireless monitoring; personal security products and response systems; mobile security; lock hardware; and many specialized services.


4 Specs
4specs.com is now the leading specified construction industry product directory – print or on-line. On multiple measures, for instance, specifiers say 4specs is their top choice for product research. 4specs was founded in 1996 by an engineer with 20 years experience as a specified construction product rep. Their two goals were to shift the Paradigm by giving manufacturers control over delivering their product information. Provide fast and reliable access to the ultimate source for product information – the manufacturer’s website. This is where a lot of the commercial construction specs come from.


Underwriters Labratory
UL is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance. Benefiting a range of customers - from manufacturers and retailers to consumers and regulating bodies - we've tested products for public safety for more than a century. Now we can offer one of the conformity assessment industry's broadest portfolios of capabilities and certification marks. Our unique mix of local expertise in global markets and deep industry knowledge helps bring safer products to markets faster than ever before.





Window and Door Manufacturers Association
The Window & Door Manufacturers Association is a trade association representing the leading producers of sash, frames, window units, skylights, flush doors, stile, rail doors and sliding patio door units for the domestic and export markets. Members sell to distributors, dealers, builders, remodelers, architects, contractors and other specifiers in residential, commercial and institutional markets. WDMA members manufacture high performance products designed and built to performance-based standards. There are three basic types of WDMA memberships; Manufacturer members, Supplier members and Professional members. Manufacturer membership is open to any company that manufactures windows, doors or skylights within North America. Supplier membership is open to any company that provides a product, component, material or service that is used in manufacturing windows, doors or skylights (Supplier membership is not restricted to North America). If a company should qualify under both the Manufacturer and Supplier categories, they will be considered a Manufacturer member. Professional membership is available to those individuals who are not directly involved in the industry through either of the other two categories (i.e., architects, engineers, builders, contractors, specifiers, etc), but do have an interest in staying current with industry developments.




Warnock Hersey-Intertek



Intertek Group plc (ITRK), a global leader in testing, inspection and certification services, operates over 250 laboratories and 510 offices in more than 99 countries throughout the world. The ETL SEMKO division of Intertek provides access to global markets through its local services including product safety testing and certification, EMC testing and performance/benchmark testing.