This document summarizes the EDGE certification system for green buildings. It describes the EDGE certification process which involves a project team performing a self-assessment using EDGE software, registering for certification, and submitting documentation for review. An independent EDGE auditor then reviews the documentation, conducts a site visit, and recommends certification. The document provides information on becoming an EDGE auditor, including eligibility requirements and training. It positions EDGE as a free and easy to use tool for calculating return on investment from green building strategies.

9. Certification System

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13. • Uses location specific baselines
• Provides design-specific results
• Informs design and investment decisions

19.  Perform self-assessment in EDGE software
 Register for certification with GBCI at edge.gbci.org
 Prepare & submit supporting documents
 Review & approve supporting documents
 Perform site visit
 Recommend certification
 Issues EDGE certificates
 Provides quality assurance
 Trains EDGE Auditors
 Provides education & customer support

23. Project Team
• Help determine which strategies to use
• Complete calculations & self assessment
• Compile documentation & submit to Auditor
• Provide clarifications & coordinate site visits
• Manage overall process up to certification

24. Project Team
• Take EDGE to market/clients now
• Review resources on edgebuildings.com
and edge.gbci.org
• Attend one day EDGE Technical Workshop

25. • One-day training geared towards Project
Teams, open to all
• EDGE overview, self-assessment & certification
process
• Practical experience with the EDGE software
• Tips & resources to help sell EDGE
Project Team

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EDGE AuditorProject Team

27. EDGE Auditor
• Review documentation package submitted by
Project Team
• Conduct site audit
• Recommend project certification to GBCI
• Answer technical questions

29. Step 1: Eligibility
Step 2: Submit your application to GBCI
Step 3: Attend EDGE Auditor Training Workshop hosted by GBCI
Step 4: Review EDGE publications
Step 5: Take and pass the EDGE Auditor exam
Step 6: Contract with GBCI to become EDGE Auditor (Auditor-in-Training)
Step 7: Public listing as an approved EDGE Auditor

30. Higher education qualification in a construction industry related field1
Green rating system credential (such as LEED AP, GRIHA Evaluator, IGBC AP,
BREEAM Assessor, Green Star AP, DGNB Auditor, etc.)
OR
Demonstrated experience of at least three years working in a principal role
on buildings pursuing a third-party verified green building certification
2
Three years of practical work experience in the construction industry3
Step 1: Eligibility

31. Step 3: Attend EDGE Auditor Training Workshop hosted by GBCI
Two-day training, includes Technical Workshop
Auditor application must be pre-approved
• EDGE Auditor roles & responsibilities
• Practical experience with examples & case studies of the Design & Site Audit
• Recording keeping & other administrative duties
• Ethics/Code of Conduct

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35. EDGE is a free and easy to use investment planning tool
that quickly calculates ROI for your green building strategies

36. Use EDGE to quickly project and report your
energy, water and GHG emissions savings

37. EDGE’s advanced database understands your
local climatic conditions and building usage

38. All efficiency simulations are built into the simple platform
and certification can be achieved through your
already existing documentation

39. GBCI can quickly certify your project