VE-Pro Analysis Tools

VE-SBEM (FREE)

Applications

  • England & Wales – Part L2 (2010 & 2006) and EPCs (2010)
  • N. Ireland – Part F (2006) and EPCs (2010)
  • Scotland – Section 6 (2010 & 2007) and EPCs (2010)

Related Modules

ModuleDetails
ModelITHighly recommended, but not required if using the SketchUp™ plug-in or Revit® plug-in

Technical Details

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 v4.1.c.3. In order to access VE-SBEM SketchUp can be downloaded for free or IES ModelIT can be purchased as an add-on if required.

Training and accreditation to become an Energy Assessor for Level 3 or Level 4 is available through IES and our accreditation partners: BRE; CIBSE Certification; ecmk Ltd; Elmhurst Energy; NHER; Quidos; Sterling Accreditation; Stroma. For more details on accreditation click here.

Support
In addition to the integrated ‘Help’ section, users can use the IES support centre for access to the User Forum and Knowledge Base.

Benefits

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 and allows quick accuracy checks

 

Related Documents

 

Unrivalled Interoperability

Integrating Performance Analysis into the heart of the design process, IES offers an unrivaled interoperability with other CAD design and analysis tools.

  • Integrated Software Package
  • DXF Import
  • Two-way Data Connection
  • gbXML Import Function
  • Dedicated Plug-in Toolbar
  • Dedicated SketchUp Plug-in Toolbar
  • IFC Connection

 

Manufacturer Tools

  • Daikin UK
  • Monodraught