Low-cost 3D BER software!
IES was the first commercial software provider accredited to supply non-domestic compliance software in the Republic of Ireland.
The IES <BER Assessor> allows for the easy creation of non-domestic Building Energy Ratings (BERs), as well as compliance with Part L. It offers a unique 3D graphical interface to the SBEM engine which has been adapted within the framework of NEAP for use in the Republic of Ireland.
As IES has also created integrated plug-ins to Google SketchUp™ and Autodesk® Revit®, users can uniquely undertake these compliance calculations directly from a SketchUp or Revit model if desired.
The nature of IES’s software also allows users to easily add other UK compliance and performance analysis, so you can compare and contrast how meeting compliance criteria actually affects the building’s performance.
Advantages
Unique 3D interface for transparency and ease of use;
- No laborious re-input of 2D/3D geometry (bring direct from CAD, SketchUp or Revit);
- Ability to build calculation libraries and templates to avoid duplication of effort;
- Improves design workflow – ability to refine data set as design progresses;
Coverage
Republic of Ireland – Part L and BERs
Training/ Accreditation
The following online e-training is recommended:
• ModelIT: Session A & B and/or SketchUp into IES (UK)
• Apache Session A only
• <BER Assessor>
Under the SEI Interim Accreditation Scheme IES software users who wish to become non-domestic BER Accredited Energy Assessors are required to meet the minimum standards set out by the SEI, pass our approved qualifying exam and pass the interim Irish BRE Accreditation exam.
ELSOL/Engineers Ireland Course
IES has also linked the <BER Assessor> e-training course with the ELSOL/Engineers Ireland course on “Non-domestic Building Regulation Part L Compliance & BER Certification using iSBEM or IES <Virtual Environment>”. Contact training@iesve.com for further details.
Support
Full access to our extensive technical support is included in the software licence cost for Year 1 and from Year 2 onwards support credits are available.
Software Approval
Special Offer Pack
IES has introduced a new low-cost <BER Assessor> pack incorporating all you need to become a non-domestic BER Accredited Energy Assessor!
Software & Technical Support
An annual stand alone licence for the following <Virtual Environment> modules is included in the pack, alongside access to local technical support:
- ModelIT (3D building modelling tool)
- <BER Assessor>
Training
1 seat on all the required live e-training sessions is included:
- ModelIT: Session A & B and/or SketchUp into IES
- Apache Session A
- <BER Assessor>
Accreditation Exam
The cost of the IES Level 4 <BER Assessor Accreditation> exam is included in the pack and you can conveniently sit the exam at our offices in central Dublin.
Costs
Year 1: €1800 – a saving of €490 on standard list prices! (software, support, training, accreditation)
Year 2 onwards: €1250 (software and support credits)
We also offer the option to pay in quarterly instalments of €500 per quarter in Year 1 and €375 per quarter in Year 2 and subsequent years.
For further information contact ber@iesve.com or call +353 (1) 875 0104.
