The 1960s were a time of change for the building industry and for BHMA:  The organization changed its name from the Hardware Manufacturers’ Statistical Association (HMSA) to the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) and changed its mission from focusing on statistical reporting to developing standards for builders hardware. 

The Standards Steering Committee (SSC) was formed to provide policy guidance to technical committees when developing or revising ANSI/BHMA standards, as well as provide recommendations to the BHMA Board of Directors with regard to Standards and the BHMA Certified Product program.