Dynamic Simulation for any non-dwelling
IES’s VE-DSM software is one of only two accredited dynamic simulation (DSM) routes to UK compliance. You must use DSM instead of SBEM for complex non-dwellings, but it also offers many advantages when used instead of SBEM on any non-dwelling.
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.
Please note that VE-DSM works in conjunction with other <VE> modules and CIBSE Weather Files, different software packages are available, see below.
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);
•Free link to SBEM;
•Ability to build calculation libraries and templates to avoid duplication of effort;
•Improves design workflow – ability to refine data set as design progresses.
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.
Coverage
England & Wales – Part L2 and EPCs
N. Ireland – Part F and EPCs
Scotland – Section 6 and EPCs
Training/ Accreditation
The following training is recommended:
•ModelIT: Session A & B and/or SketchUp/Revit into IES (UK Regs)
•Apache Session A & B
•VE-DSM or VE-DSM (Scotland)
•MacroFlo (Enhanced Package only)
•SunCast (Enhanced Package only)
In order to become an Energy Assessor/Certifier users must pass the Level 5 IES <VE-DSM Accreditation> or Scotland <VE Accreditation> exam and present the certificate to their chosen Accreditation Scheme.
Special training and accreditation exam bundles are available to purchase. Please note that there are specific requirements for Scotland, due to differences in the regulations
Support
Full access to our extensive technical support is included in the pack price according to the licence terms selected
