habitat4all leverages a network of alliances in key areas such as the following. Real-estate and building companies In each market we operate in alliance with local construction firms. habitat4all provides the H4A building system technology as well as above mentioned services. Local construction firms execute the building programs working in coordination with habitat4all specialists from design to home delivery. Materials suppliers habitat4all works with a growing number of international suppliers which meet the quality and environmental standards required for our building method. We select the appropriate suppliers for each project based on a number of criteria: namely; quality, total landed costs, meeting risks and delivery requirements. Engineering firms In specific markets we work with allied engineering firms which supplement our range of services (eg. Project planning, program management, training). Technology firms Urban development projects benefit from alliances in areas such as: water management, renewable energy, energy efficiency, transport and waste management. Non Governmental Organizations (NGO) We deliver SOCIAL PROGRAMS integration and empowerment programs working in partnership with local NGOs. habitat4all provides program management, technical assistance and methodological support to local NGOs to execute the SOCIAL integration programs.