NIA Abuja Chapter

NIAABC and IFC are establishing a framework for greater collaboration in pursuit of their shared aspirations to move the Architecture (and wider built environment) industry on to a lower-carbon, more resource-efficient path. To this end, NIAABC is committing to catalyze and/or complete at least 5 EDGE certifications in the first year following this announcement. It is anticipated this will account for above 5% of the volume of projects wherein members of the NIAABC are involved during the first year, with a view to increasing this to 15% in year two. Alternative - To this end, NIAABC is committing to introducing IFC to at least 5 Clients in the first year following this announcement. It is anticipated this will account for above 5% of Clients on projects wherein members of the NIAABC are involved . IFC has provided NIAABC with an education session on the principles and applications of the EDGE software, standard, and certification system. NIAABC will promote sustainable design practices, and with IFC jointly present the benefits of using the EDGE software, standard, and certification system at mutually agreed conferences, seminars, and other events, and through papers, articles, or research.