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IES Energy Simulation Software Approved for LEED Canada

The IES Virtual Environment is now accepted for projects pursuing LEED Canada New Construction and Major Renovations (NC) and Core and Shell (CS) certification.... 27/07/2010

We're recruiting in Glasgow: Building Simulation Engineer/Consultant

You will run simulations of building designs and advise clients on the results of those simulations. 21/07/2010

Visit IES at SimBuild 2010, NY

workshops focus on modeling and simulation of building performance 20/07/2010

IES Launches V6.1 of the VE

New Model Transfer, Bio-Climatic, and Advanced Thermal, HVAC and Bulk Airflow Features 18/06/2010

New Italian IES Authorised Reseller: E++

E++ diventa partner di IES per distribuire in Italia il software dedicato ai professionisti del green design 17/06/2010

VE-DSM: Part L 2010 Top Up Training Road Show Aug/Sept

IES will be hosting a series of regional half day face-to-face VE-DSM Part L 2010 Top-Up Training Sessions. Register Now! 16/06/2010

IES Enhances its Google SketchUp Plug-in with 'Groups & Components' and 'Thick-Wall' Functionality

A new enhanced version 3 of the IESVE SketchUp Plug-in is available. Plus, 20% Discount on SketchUp Pro Licence Offered to all IES VE Customers. 10/06/2010

IES adds Bio-Climatic Analysis to VE-Gaia Product

Automated analysis tool replaces the extensive knowledge and time required for this type of expansive climate-based design approach 09/06/2010

Special offer on IES VE-Toolkits: 60 percent off

Today we celebrate the announcement of our formal partnership agreement with Google SketchUp by offering a 60 percent discount on our VE-Toolkits 02/06/2010

IES and Google SketchUp Partner to facilitate sustainable low-energy building design

A unique new partnership between IES, and developers of the fast and intuitive 3D modeling tool Google SketchUp, was announced today. 02/06/2010

IES Presenting at CaGBC Conference, Vancouver June 8th

IES Consultant, Dimitri Contoyannis, is presenting on 'Best Practices for Detailed Building Performance Modeling' June 8th, 1pm - 5pm 01/06/2010

Sign up for our Interactive Training in Leeds, UK (end of June)

IES are planning on holding four (one day) interactive face-to-face sessions in the use of the VE in the Leeds area in late June. 01/06/2010

Advanced IESVE workshops at SimBuild, NY August 9-10

As proud sponsors we're offering 2-days of advanced workshops on the IES VE tools 21/05/2010

Are You Eligible for Training Funding on IESVE Courses - Glasgow, Mersyside, Wales

IES are now registered training providers with various UK organisations. Providing you are eligible you can now apply for up to 50% funding 21/05/2010

IES Consultant presenting at SESG, BIM Seminar - Glasgow 26th May

Ya Roderick present on Integrated Solutions for Engineers and Architects 19/05/2010

IES Releases Revit 2011 Compatible VE Plug-in

This new IES VE plug-in now supports Revit 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. It offers enhanced model transfer capabilities, can handle complex geometry, and offers users the option to choose the level of geometry detail exported....... 13/05/2010

IES presenting at Daylighting Forum, Las Vegas May 14-15th

New Daylighting Standards: The Path Forward, Springs Preserve, Las Vegas 11/05/2010

Carbon Assessor New Features and Training Day Revealed

Our first Carbon Assessor live e-training session will be held on Tuesday 11th May at 10am. 27/04/2010

IES opens office in India to support blossoming simulation analysis and green building market

LEED-India VE-Toolkit Reduced to 240 GBP Order Online Now 13/04/2010

New Automated Green Star Simulation Tools Launched - Free Introductory Offer

Free Introductory Offer on VE-Toolkit and VE-Gaia for Green Star 12/04/2010

IES Carbon Assessor Tool Now Live!

This exciting new low cost tool - developed in conjunction with Davis Langdon - empowers owners and managers of large building portfolios with a simple way of gathering and analysing energy data, and complying with the new CRC regulations.... 01/04/2010

IES helps BRE Global make IMPACT

The Technology Strategy Board recently awarded 500k of funding over three years 31/03/2010

IES is Nominated for Green IT Award - Vote for us Today!

We are delighted to announce that IES have been nominated for the Green IT Awards 26/03/2010

IES brings low-carbon building know-how to China

New partnership and participation at green building conference 24/03/2010

IES to Present at SESG/CIBSE 2010 Building Regulations Seminar (20th April, Glasgow)

IES will look at the proposed 2010 Scottish regulations from the dynamic simulation users viewpoint. 23/03/2010

Now Available: VE 6.0.5 hotfix with SBEM v3.5a fully integrated

As of 7th March 2010, this new version of SBEM is the only version accepted for EPC lodgement. 08/03/2010

New Carbon Assessor Management Strategy Tool and Services Launched by IES & Davis Langdon

Launched at Ecobuild, Stand #2072, it Streamlines data collection across large property portfolios and Supports carbon reductions and CRC compliance 02/03/2010

AIA New York and IES Collaborate to Host Monthly Building Performance Analysis Training Courses

Two-day sessions educate architects on incorporating energy, LEED and daylighting analysis right from the start 24/02/2010

Ashley McGraw Architects Uses IES Software for Sustainable Design

IES integration with SketchUp and Revit eases the workload during the design of Media Center and Library 16/02/2010

Alliance Between IES and NHER Provides Cost Effective EPC and DEC Lodgement

Partnership brings NHER Accredited Energy Assessors access to the comprehensive non-domestic compliance capabilities of IES software... 09/02/2010

IES appoints new Canadian Consultant and invests in further software development

Three new staff to be located within Vancouver, Canada and Glasgow, UK. 03/02/2010

IES exhibiting at Scottish Energy & Environment Conference 2010

Tuesday 9th February 2010, Stand #13, Scottish Energy & Environment Conference (SEEC), Hampden Park, Glasgow 02/02/2010

IES Consultants training building professionals at SJECCD

as part of a new BIM course being run by the San Jos/Evergreen Community College Districts(SJECCD) Workforce Institute 01/02/2010

IES Consultant presenting at CIBSE CPD, Engineers Ireland

IES possible DSM method for BER 27/01/2010

We are showcasing our latest developments at AHR Expo, 25-27 Jan, Orlando Fl

Visit us at booth #2066 at the forthcoming AHR Expo, January 25-27 20/01/2010

IES Consultant presenting at BREEAM vs. LEED Conference, London

Conference being held by CIBSE on Wednesday 10th February, 2010. 15/01/2010

IES and Gaia Geothermal Offer Geothermal Bundle for HVAC Engineers

Easily transfer hourly loads data calculated using IES Apache software into Gaia Geothermals leading Ground Loop Design software 12/01/2010

Free Webcast - using gbXML for sustainable building design: 21 Jan 2010

IES will be taking part in this webcast organised by the Green Building XML Advisory Board 08/01/2010

IES becomes member of Scottish CIC Start Group

Construction Improvement Club (CIC) that focuses on sustainable building design and refurbishment 07/12/2009

IES Revit plug-in enhanced to handle intricate geometry and provide export complexity options

2nd generation plug-in covers wide range of geometry from Simple to Complex with Mullions and Shading Surfaces 01/12/2009

IES Tops Independent Architect Friendly Survey

The study sampled the US architect community that had a prior interest in green building and energy performance 24/11/2009

Part L2 & EPC IES Training Course: London 21st January 2010

A half day Part L2 training course at Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, London on Thursday 21 January 2010. 20/11/2009

Kohler Ronan Chooses IES For its Flexibility and Versatility

Comparative analysis at an early design stage provides ability to make strategic recommendations 18/11/2009

IES at Build Boston 18-20 November

We are presenting at the 25th annual Build Boston convention and tradeshow at the Seaport World Trade Center 17/11/2009

IES Exhibiting at Greenbuild: 11-13 Nov, Phoenix

Visit us at booth #1752 04/11/2009

IES Creates Unique Climate Energy Index System for Sustainable Design

Provides designers with simple metric to assess current and future climate data and its relation to building energy-use 03/11/2009

MCW Consultants Ltd. Selects IES <VE> for Design of Major LEED Projects

Customized environmental performance analysis provides specific output to help create sustainable designs 20/10/2009

Alliance between Elmhurst Energy and IES; exciting news for the UK Energy Rating Industry

Joining together an award winning accreditation scheme with award winning software, this partnership will supply the UK non-domestic Energy Rating Industry an incredibly strong software, training and accreditation route for DEC and EPC Assessors at all levels, 3, 4 and 5.... 14/10/2009

IES a key team member selected for GSA contract to provide technically advanced sustainable BIM

ensuring the highest sustainable performance analysis is available on GSA BIM projects 07/10/2009

New job opportunities with IES in Glasgow HQ

C++ Software Developers and Administrator required. 05/10/2009

Congratulations to our clients shortlisted for the 2009 Building and UKGBC Sustainability Awards

AECOM, ATKINS, BDP, DAVID LANGDON, HILSON MORAN, NG BAILEY, WILLMOTT DIXON, CUNDALL, AEDAS ARCHITECTS, PHA CONSULT, RAMBOLL, WSP 05/10/2009

Sign up for the trial of our new Building Physics training course...

Understanding the Fundamentals of Sustainable Design, Striving Towards Carbon Neutral 02/10/2009

New Pack for Irish Part L and BER Regulation Compliance

Includes Software, Training, Support and Accreditation for One Inclusive Low Price 30/09/2009

IES Shortlisted for EI Award

IES is proud to have been shortlisted in the Technology category for the creation of its plug-in to Google SketchUp 24/09/2009

IES Significantly Enhances its VE-Toolkits with New LEED and Sustainability Analysis

Provides Architects with immediate feedback on early stage designs 18/08/2009

Functionality for Engineers Increased with Upgraded VE-Pro

Introduces enhanced interface, Navigator functionality, multiplexing and an enhanced water cooled chiller model, providing more intuitive analysis 18/08/2009

Discover Version 6 at our London open day

Tuesday 25th August, London WC1 13/08/2009

IES Introduces VE-Gaia Software for Environmental Performance Analysis

Software increases productivity and eases the analysis process from start to finish 10/08/2009

Comparison of energy performance assessment between LEED, BREEAM and Green Star

A detailed investigation on the assessment methods, scopes of assessment, performance criteria and credit scales of the three schemes 30/07/2009

Building simulation as an assisting tool in designing an energy efficient building: a case study

In this paper, a case study of a planned office building is presented as an example 30/07/2009

New Level 5 Energy Assessor Pack

IES' VE-DSM software is one of only two accredited dynamic simulation (DSM) routes to UK compliance 21/07/2009

IES presenting at IBPSA 2009

Comparison of BREEAM, LEED and Green Star energy performance methods 27-30 July 2009 14/07/2009

IES Offers New ApacheHVAC Advanced Training Series for Engineers

Intensive face-to-face sessions teach consultants and engineers ApacheHVAC in the context of a complete project for commercial buildings 09/07/2009

ArchitectureWeek article: Free Energy Analysis with IES VE-Ware

Design Tools article by Kenneth Wong 25/06/2009

AECbytes Article: Sustainable Design Tools at AIA

Includes our new VE-Gaia tool which we previewed there. 19/06/2009

IES Launches CRC Consulting Services at London Conference

Thursday 3rd June 2009 - Carbon Reduction Commitment: Preparing the Public Sector 18/06/2009

CIBSE Membership Briefing - Glasgow 16th June

CIBSE are hosting a free Membership briefing session at IES's HQ in Glasgow on 16th June 11/06/2009

IES Registered for Mandatory AIA Sustainable Design Credits

Part of AIA's Continuing Education Program 02/06/2009

Free IES UK Compliance Surgery

CIBSE HQ, London Tuesday 26th May 18/05/2009

IES Part Of New gbXML Advisory Board

The New Green Building XML Advisory Board is comprised of 11 member companies, including IES. 14/05/2009

IES Becomes a Founding Member of the Vietnam Green Building Council

Is supporting green rating system research with its software 13/05/2009

New Connection Between ArchiCAD and IES

Available now for Sustainable Performance Analysis - Allowing greater interoperability and ease of use for architects 30/04/2009

IES Unveils Major Enhancements to VE-Toolkits at AIA

The enhanced VE-Toolkits will be available in June 2009, but visitors to IES booth at AIA (#1241) can take a sneak preview 29/04/2009

IES Previews VE-Gaia at AIA

IES will preview its new architectural product VE-Gaia at AIA Expo 2009 in San Francisco, April 30 to May 2 21/04/2009

Broadway Malyan Pilots IES SketchUp Plug-in

The pilot has been incredibly successful and Broadway Malyan is planning to roll out use of the IES SketchUp integration to all by the end of 2009 14/04/2009

bGreenSmart Article: From the Top - IES

bGreenSmart's interview with Integrated Environmental Solutions' Kevin Settlemyre 23/03/2009

KlingStubbins Selects IES for Sustainable Design

Chosen to ensure proper sustainable design coordination throughout the design process, saving time from the earliest stages to more advanced analysis 17/03/2009

BIM Journal works with IES: Green Legislation and the Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

IES Consulting is bringing building performance analysis to key projects across the Middle East 12/03/2009

IES Makes Its 3D Graphical Interface to SBEM free

Providing the first free alternative to iSBEM 03/03/2009

IES Adds Domestic SAP 2005 Capabilities to its Portfolio

Offers unique 3D graphical interface and direct links to SketchUp & Revit 03/03/2009

Ecobuild Sustainable Schools Seminar on Wed 4th March

Richard Quincey IES Technical Director will co-present case study on Michael Tippett School at Ecobuild 02/03/2009

Latest SketchUp School Covers IES Energy Modelling

Find out how to run massing stage and detailed energy analysis using the IES plug-in for SketchUp 20/02/2009

Kevin Settlemyre Appointed President of IES North America

Company increases team by 5 following significant growth in the U.S. market 19/02/2009

AECCafe Article: Energy and Building Performance Tools

Guttmann & Blaevoet selected IES to determine day-lighting controls, thermal mass, and how radiant technologies can reduce overall energy impact 10/02/2009

IES Consulting Determines EPC B Rating For Scottish Parliament Building

Advanced simulation technique used by IES Consulting shows Scottish Parliament building was ahead of its time on energy efficiency 06/02/2009

Guttmann & Blaevoet Selects IES Energy Modeling Solutions

Guttmann & Blaevoet selected IES Architectural Suites for its easy-to-use interface and complete compatibility with the BIM platform Autodesk Revit 03/02/2009

Building Article: Confusion Over Scottish EPCs

David McEwan, IES' UK Director comments to Building on concerns over different EPC results for the same building 02/02/2009

IES Exhibiting At Scottish Energy & Environment Conference (SEEC)

Tuesday 3rd February 2009 at Stand No. 14 23/01/2009

IES Exhibiting At AHR Expo, Chicago

January 26-28, Booth #3041 - stop by our booth so we can show you our latest advancements 22/01/2009

IES scoops major National Energy Efficiency Award

IES is winner of the Energy Efficient Services category of the UK CEED National Energy Efficiency Awards 16/12/2008

The Independent Article: National Energy Efficiency Awards 2008

Glasgow-based software and construction consulting company Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) is on a mission to reduce that figure. 08/12/2008

IES winner at Scottish Software Awards

We won Best Environmental Software Solution at the Scottish Software Awards last week. 08/12/2008

CSE Article: Is BIM ready for prime time engineered systems?

Kevin Settlemyre, President, IES North America helps answer this question. 28/11/2008

IES announces partnership with ecmk

Another route for software users to become England and Wales non-dwelling Energy Assessors at Levels 4 and 5. 27/11/2008

Cadalyst gives IES Virtual Environment 5.9 an A+

Highly Recommended by Cadalyst Labs 18/11/2008

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