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Theme : Design & Retrofit
Oct 9th 2026
IES Sync for Revit: Your Top Questions Answered

The release of IES Sync for Revit introduces a new way to bring Revit models into IESVE, with a direct, native connection that replaces file-based import routes and gives energy...

Oct 5th 2026
Data Centre planning pause highlights need for better planning evidence

The rapid growth of artificial intelligence has triggered a wave of investment in data centre infrastructure. But as new facilities are proposed across the world, regulators,...

Sep 14th 2026
TM59:2026: Your Top Questions Answered

The release of TM59:2026 introduces significant updates to the assessment of overheating risk, including a revised methodology, new weather file requirements, and a staged...

Sep 14th 2026
MAYA Construction Durable: Using MacroFlo to quantify natural ventilation performance in French school retrofits

MacroFlo within IES VE was used to move natural ventilation design from what was forecasted to happen, to real proof points. This included sizing components, validating indoor air...

Sep 8th 2026
EMEA Summer School 2026: Frequently Asked Questions

This summer, IES ran a series of lecture-style sessions covering key analyses that can be undertaken using IESVE. With almost 1400 questions submitted across the five sessions,...

Sep 8th 2026
Retrofit Optioneering, Operational Optimisation & Digital Twins: De-risking High-Performance Data Centres with Dynamic Simulation

A new dawn for aging infrastructure. With the Uptime Institute Global Data Center Survey 2026 indicating that around half of data centre facilities are more than twelve years old,...

Sep 4th 2026
IES VE 2026: One release. Four ways to own your most important workflows.

IES VE 2026 has been built on a straightforward premise, the platform removes friction from the key building performance and HVAC design workflows that matter most, without ever...

Sep 3rd 2026
University of Canterbury: Equipping Students with Real-World Building Performance Skills Using IESVE

The University of Canterbury is committed to preparing the next generation of engineers and building performance professionals with the skills needed to design more sustainable,...

Sep 2nd 2026
Sisk HQ Office retrofit to achieve LEED v4 Energy Modelling & Commissioning

Working in partnership with IES Consultants, the Sisk Dublin Head Office retrofit project delivered a remarkable 49.92% total energy cost saving over the ASHRAE 90.1 baseline, one...

Aug 11th 2026
Navigating NECB Compliance: Your Top Questions Answered

On 29 July 2026, we hosted a webinar on navigating NECB compliance with IESVE. Attendees asked questions on code paths, EUI targets, geometry, data exchange, loads calculations,...

Aug 11th 2026
LEED v5 and the MBCx shift: Why commissioning has to start earlier than you think

LEED v5 is the most significant structural change to the rating system in over a decade. Where earlier iterations focused on design intent, modelling what a building should do,...

Aug 10th 2026
Are Your Load Calculations Code Compliant? Seven Questions to Ask Before Submitting Your Next Permit

Submitting a project for permit review marks a major achievement for any design team as schedules lock in and system sizing is finalized. In the past, HVAC load documentation was...

Aug 4th 2026
Data Centre Onsite Generation & Waste Heat: How Dynamic Simulation Can Mitigate Grid Connection Delays

As power availability becomes increasingly constrained and operators seek to reduce their reliance on the grid, on-site generation and distribution strategies are gaining...

Jul 30th 2026
Does Your HVAC Design Workflow Stack Up for Modern Demands? Take Our Free Interactive Assessment

Today's projects require more than accurate peak load calculations. Mechanical Engineers are expected to support compliance requirements, demonstrate design decisions,...

Jul 29th 2026
VE Tech Tips - Modelling EV Charging in IESVE

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to accelerate, understanding the impact of charging infrastructure on building energy performance is becoming increasingly important....

Jul 29th 2026
ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance in IESVE: Your Top Questions Answered

On 22 July 2026, we hosted a webinar on ASHRAE 90.1 Compliance with IESVE. Attendees asked questions spanning PRM workflows, baseline model generation, HVAC system modelling, LEED...