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Theme : Operation
Jan 22nd 2026
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Data Centre Cooling Requirements

IES Consulting recently partnered with a global data centre operator, providing dynamic simulation services to future-proof its facilities and build resilience against the demands...

Dec 11th 2025
Active Energy Control in a Residential Building Using Digital Twin Technology

Introduction The EU-funded ENSNARE project, which has recently concluded, set out to accelerate deep renovation and decarbonisation of Europe’s building stock through innovative...

Nov 25th 2025
Unlock the Power of Operational Data: Frequently Asked Questions

Recently, IES ran a webinar with experts from WSP and RYBKA, covering how you can elevate your operational building data analysis skills, whilst equipping yourself with the tools...

Jul 28th 2025
Could your factory be ‘leaking’ carbon - and cash?

Here’s how live whole life performance modelling could help you plug the gap…For manufacturers navigating today’s net zero landscape, decarbonising factories and facilities is a...

Jul 14th 2025
Arup Uses IESVE to Help Deliver First Net-Zero in Operation Campus at Mynydd Isa

This pioneering Welsh school campus is a Net-Zero Carbon in operation (NZCio) facility. Designed with IESVE software by the Arup building physics team, it sets a new benchmark for...

Jul 9th 2025
Unlocking Hidden Energy & Cost Savings in UK Schools

We have all felt the impact of rising energy costs in recent years, and the education sector is no exception. In 2023/24, energy expenditure in UK schools reached a staggering...

Jun 26th 2025
Optimizing Existing Buildings: Answering Your Questions

Recently, IES ran a webinar covering how energy models and digital twins can be utilized to help optimize existing building performance. During the Q&A portion of the session,...

May 29th 2025
IES Technology Featured as Primary Simulation Tool in Groundbreaking Vietnam Indoor Air Quality Technical Manual

We’re proud to announce that IES Virtual Environment (IESVE) software has been featured as the primary building performance simulation tool in Vietnam's recently launched...

May 7th 2025
LEED v5 Raises the Bar on Building Performance

It’s been over 10 years since the last major LEED version change, with the launch of LEED v4 in 2013. Much has changed technically, digitally and socially in those years, as has...

Apr 30th 2025
ASHRAE 209: Expert Q&A with Mohamad Wathaifi

The ASHRAE 209 Standard is an essential framework for integrating energy modelling throughout the design, construction, and operation of new buildings or major renovation...

Apr 14th 2025
Decarbonizing Denver: Building Performance Standards and Codes

Commercial buildings make up 49% of carbon emissions in Denver. With other Colorado cities working on their building performance standards, the Energize Denver Building...

Apr 9th 2025
Johan Haeberle on Focus Entreprises: Benefits of Dynamic Thermal Simulation

IES’ Johan Haeberle recently featured on Focus Entreprises, hosted by BFM Business, to discuss the benefits of dynamic thermal simulation (DTS) for improving energy efficiency and...

Apr 4th 2025
AtkinsRéalis: Retro-Commissioning for Net-Zero with IES Digital Twins

AtkinsRéalis have used IES Digital Twin technology to provide operational energy modelling and retro-commissioning services for more than 50 of Hong Kong’s government buildings,...

Apr 3rd 2025
The Importance of Indoor Air Quality

In response to an increased need for energy efficiency to meet climate targets, most new or recently retrofitted buildings are becoming more airtight to reduce heat loss. While...

Mar 5th 2025
Beyond BMS: Five Ways IES Live is Transforming Energy Management

Are the days of traditional BMS and energy management systems over? Energy managers, facilities managers and sustainability leaders have a new opportunity to take: move beyond...

Feb 28th 2025
IESVE CFD: Enhancing Building Performance with MicroFlo CFD

Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) has long been a critical tool for optimizing airflow, heat transfer, and thermal comfort in buildings. Traditionally, implementing CFD analysis...