User Guides Update
The documents Part 2: User Guide Design Tab, Part 3: User Guide Energy Measures, Part 4: User Guide Water Measures, have been updated with improved language that removes ambiguities on documentation requirements.
EDGE Service Providers for Green Building Certification and Sustainable Construction
Leading companies with at least one successful green building project history and qualified teams of experts in sustainable construction and green certification.
Here is how you can engage with the Preferred Provider Program
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What is the Preferred Provider Program?
The Global EDGE team has developed a program for companies, consultancy firms, and other registered businesses that meet minimum eligibility requirements, employ at least 2 qualified professionals, and have a demonstrated history of successful green building projects that have achieved EDGE certification. EDGE has created this program in response to client requests for more clarity in the process of selecting consultants for complex or priority sustainable construction projects.
What is a Preferred Provider?
A Preferred Service Provider is an established business with proven technical expertise and a demonstrated history of successfully completed EDGE certifications.
What are the benefits of hiring a Preferred Provider?
What are the benefits of working with a preferred provider? Unlike individuals, these firms have the capacity to deliver quality services on a large scale. Individuals are encouraged to participate as EDGE Experts, Faculty, or Auditors and may later qualify through a registered business.
What are the eligibility criteria for Preferred Providers?
When hiring an EDGE consultancy firm, clients can choose from two recognized levels: Preferred and Premier. Preferred firms have certified at least 5 projects or 50,000 sqm, maintain a minimum of one EDGE Expert, Auditor, or Faculty member, and actively promote EDGE through client engagement and outreach. Premier firms meet higher standards—certifying over 10 projects or 500,000 sqm, employing multiple certified professionals, and holding at least 40 one-on-one meetings with potential EDGE clients annually. Both levels ensure quality, but Premier firms offer deeper experience and broader market impact.
- Egypt
Creating a Sustainable and thriving Environment where our services contribute positively to the preservation and restoration of Egypt Natural Resources and Eco System. Authorized One Stop EDGE Green Buildings Certification, provide ESG Reporting, GHG Calculations, Carbon Credits, Recycling Innovations, Waste Water Treatment, Green Construction Materials, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Event Management and a wide range of Sustainable Innovative Solutions.
What differentiates a Preferred versus a Premier Provider?
| Consultancy Firms | Preferred | Premier |
|---|---|---|
| Cumulative # Projects Certified (lifetime of the company) | 5 | 10+ |
| Floor Area Certified (lifetime of the company) | 5 projects or 50,000 SQM | 10 projects or 500,000 SQM |
| EDGE featured prominently on company’s website, social, etc. | Required | Required |
| Company actively promotes EDGE at local and regional conferences, trade associations, introductory workshops, panel disussions, and other industry events and groups. | 1 | 3 |
| Company ensures all clients submit case studies for each project | Required | Required |
| Company Technical Staff | 1 Expert, Auditor, and/or Faculty | 2+ Experts, At least 1 Faculty |
| Annual # of 1-on-1 Meetings with Potential EDGE Clients | 10 | 40 |
EDGE Partner Program – 2026 FAQs
Which recognition type should I apply for?
Choose your category based on your role and operations:
- EDGE Champion: For real estate owners/operators committing to certify at least 80% of their portfolio or achieving 1 million m2 of EDGE-certified space.
- Preferred Service Provider: For companies, engineering firms, and other established providers with a history of EDGE-certified projects, supporting clients through design, certification, and advisory.
- EDGE Expert / Faculty / Auditor: For individual professionals providing EDGE training (Faculty), or verification (Auditor). Ideal for engineers, architects, and sustainability buildings professionals.
What is the validity period for EDGE Partner status?
EDGE Partner recognition is valid for one year and must be renewed annually to maintain visibility and benefits. Each category has specific requirements to demonstrate progress and alignment with EDGE goals:
- EDGE Champion
For real estate owners/operators committing to certify at least 80% of their portfolio or achieving 1 million m². Renewal requires submission of an annual progress report detailing certifications completed and future pipeline. - Preferred Service Provider
For consulting firms and technical service providers with EDGE project experience. Renewal requires documentation of at least one EDGE-related project or training delivered in the past 12 months, along with updated team and service information.
What are the benefits of participating in the EDGE Partner Program?
Top benefits include:
- Inclusion on the EDGE website as a verified Service Provider, Hub or Champion
- Access to marketing collateral and tools for workshops, bids, and proposals
- Increased visibility with developers, banks, and government partners
- Potential invitations to global events like the EDGE Champions Summits
- Brand credibility by being part of a curated global network
What is the role of EDGE Experts, Faculty, and Auditors?
- EDGE Expert: Trusted advisor helping clients through design and certification
- Faculty: Individuals licensed by IFC to deliver EDGE Expert training
- Auditor: A licensed professional (e.g., via GBCI or Sintali) responsible for third-party verification of projects against the EDGE standard
Applications for Faculty and Auditor roles are managed by Sintali and GBCI.
How does the Preferred Service Provider program work?
This program recognizes firms with a proven track record of EDGE projects. These firms provide critical support to clients on modeling, documentation, and certification processes. Applications are evaluated based on project history, technical depth, and market impact.
I am an experienced EDGE Expert / Auditor / Faculty and want to become a Preferred Provider. Is this possible?
The EDGE Preferred Service Provider and Hub designations are limited to established businesses and institutions to ensure scale, and accountability. Unlike individuals, these entities:
- Provide multi-disciplinary teams for technical depth and project coverage
- Offer greater reliability and reduced risk through structured operations and liability coverage
- Have capacity to manage high volumes of certifications and client requests
- Bring institutional credibility to support national market transformation
Individuals are encouraged to participate as EDGE Experts, Faculty, or Auditors and may later qualify through a registered business.
How can my company apply to become a Preferred Service Provider?
To apply as a Preferred Service Provider, your firm must demonstrate a track record of supporting EDGE-certified projects. While the initial enrollment period has closed, applicants may still send in applications ahead of the next
The process includes:
- Verify that your organization meets the program’s minimum requirements
- Review chart below
- Complete the online application form
- Provide your company profile, team qualifications, and service offerings.
- Share links to the Project Study page of each completed EDGE project.
- Submit supporting documentation
- Include project case studies, certifications (e.g., EDGE Experts on staff), and client references if available.
- Review and Verification
- Applications are reviewed by the EDGE team for eligibility, technical capacity, and market experience.
- Notification and Onboarding
- Accepted firms are notified by email, added to the EDGE website, and granted access to branding materials and partner benefits.
Interested in joining the Preferred Service Provider program?
The program was developed as a way for your firm as a trusted leader with EDGE Preferred or Premier Service Provider Status. Gain exclusive recognition, increase client confidence, and feature prominently on the EDGE website to attract more projects. We also host quarterly meetings and provide exclusive marketing and business development support and opportunities to our providers. This is a program exclusively for companies, consultancy firms, and other registered businesses that meet minimum eligibility requirements, technical capacity, and have a demonstrated history of successful projects that have achieved certification. EDGE has created this program in response to client requests for more clarity in the process of selecting EDGE Experts for projects. Please review the eligibility requirements above and email a complete application to edge@ifc.org with subject line “Joining the Preferred Providers Program”.