Your one-stop-shop. Door, Frame & Hardware Experts.
Established in 1954, Building Specialties Company (BSCO) is the premier provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware and related products (including access control, electronic security and Division 10 specialty products) to the multi-family and nonresidential construction markets in Alabama. Our team is dedicated to service and integrity, emphasizing the values of quality workmanship, expertise and commitment to providing you with the very best products and customer service
Products & Services
- Doors, Frames, and Hardware (Division 8)
- Specialty Doors
acoustic-rated, radio frequency shielding, blast-resistant, radiation shielded, bullet resistant - Division 10 Specialties
bathroom accessories, toilet partitions, fire extinguishers & cabinets - Wall Systems & Operable Partitions
bathroom glass wall systems, operable partition systems, accordion doors & partitions, accessories - Electronic Security & Communications Solutions (Division 27 & 28)
including Enterprise Communications and IP surveillance
- Fire Door Inspections
- Pre-Construction Services (Detailing, Estimating, Design)
- Installation Services
- Maintenance Services (Aftermarket & Repair)
- Pre-Install Services
- Custom Fabrication & Welding

Connect for Success.
Support
Building Specialties (BSCO) employs the very best people with the deepest knowledge of how your technologies interoperate. Having implemented and supported over 5000 enterprise customer deployments we can quickly identify and resolve issues with the underlying technology provider on behalf of our clients; saving time and eliminating finger pointing.
Single Point of Contact
Constant engagement with leading solutions providers as well as emerging technologies, allow us to navigate through the noise of marketing, helping our clients stay focused on what matters most – business drivers. Our vendor agnostic approach means there is no conflict of interest. We are your advocates from proof of concept to finding you the best terms and conditions offered by providers. There is no substitute for our experience.
Installation
Communication throughout the process helps keep deployments on time and on budget. From the initial discovery and documentation to the coordination with the many inter- dependent providers required, BSCO will manage the often-overlooked partnerships, internally and externally, that are necessary for a successful project.
The Cook & Boardman Advantage
90+ locations - National Presence. Local Service.
Originally founded as a single-location distributor, The Cook & Boardman Group has evolved into the nation’s leading provider of fully integrated access and security solutions.
Our decades of industry experience, strong partnerships, and customer-first approach have made us the go-to provider for integrated security and facility solutions. Our teams have extensive experience across commercial properties, healthcare, hospitality, K-12 schools, higher education institutions, federal/government properties, industrial/warehouse facilities, and multi-family/mixed-use properties.
For over 70 years we have been providing top-notch service and solutions.
Find a branch location near you:
Corporate Headquarters: The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC, 3064 Salem Industrial Drive, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
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Birmingham, AL
Phone Number: (205) 956-1600
Opening Hours: Mon–Thur, 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Fri, 7 AM – 12 PM
Tuscaloosa, AL
Phone Number: (256) 767-6970
Opening Hours: Mon–Thur, 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Fri, 7 AM – 12 PM
Florence, AL
Phone Number: (256) 767-6970
Opening Hours: Mon–Thur, 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Fri, 7 AM – 12 PM
Huntsville, AL
Phone Number: (256) 746-0077
Opening Hours: Mon–Thur, 7 AM – 4:30 PM; Fri, 7 AM – 12 PM

