Formed in 1996 to advance the application of commissioning practices and to educate the market about commissioning, the BCA is dedicated to developing a common industry-wide understanding of what constitutes effective building commissioning. The organization's CCF designation demonstrates the highest standards for professional commissioning firms. According to the BCA, organizations that hold the CCF designation stand out among competitors for the desire and ability to provide the highest quality product to potential clients and the commitment to the advancement of the commissioning industry.