Free 3D interface to SBEM!
IES has made access to SBEM via its <Virtual Environment> free of charge. Google SketchUp™, Autodesk® Revit® and existing IES users will not require any other software in order to access the free SBEM module.
VE-SBEM is a front-end interface that provides a 3D graphical route to the non-dwelling UK compliance SBEM engine. It currently links to SBEM v3.5a. In order to access VE-SBEM SketchUp can be downloaded for free or IES ModelIT can be purchased as an add-on if required.
Advantages
- No laborious re-input of geometry (bring direct from SketchUp or Revit)
- No need to re-learn new 3D modelling tool (access from convenient and widely used tools – SketchUp and Revit)
- Visual model increases transparency
- Visual model allows quick accuracy checks
- Data can be assigned to multiple grouped rooms
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.
Region coverage
England & Wales – Part L2 and EPCs
N. Ireland – Part F and EPCs
Scotland – Section 6 and EPCs
Training / Accreditation
Online e-training consisting of:
· SketchUp into IES (UK)
· VE-SBEM
In order to become an Energy Assessor users must pass either the Level 3 or Level 4 IES <VE-SBEM 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
In addition to the integrated ‘Help’ section, full access to our extensive technical support team is available through the purchase of support credits.
Software approval:
CLG – http://www.ukreg-accreditation.org/ND-ApprovedSoftware.php
SBS – http://www.sbsa.gov.uk/tech_handbooks/s6software.htm
DFPNI - http://www.opsi.gov.uk/sr/sr2006/20060355.htm
