Integrated building performance software system

WSP is latest company to invest in leading integrated building performance software system, the IES Virtual Environment .

Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES) Limited announce that WSP UK, a major construction and property engineering and management consultancy, has specified the IES Virtual Environment to replace its existing building design and simulation software.

This represents a GBP60,000 company-wide investment.

After undertaking an extensive review of software on the market, WSP chose the IES

Operating from a single building model shared by all the building assessment applications, it saves time and minimises errors by transferring data without any input repetition.

The system can also be used with existing CAD systems.

"We were particularly impressed with the software's capability in terms of heat loss and gain calculations, thermal simulation and Part L analysis".

"These are of particular importance with the implementation of the European Directive for Building Performance planned for January 2006".

"At WSP, we pride ourselves on our technical expertise and in offering cost-effective, integrated and sustainable solutions".

"Investment in advanced IT systems and applications, such as the IES , ensures we deliver services of the highest quality and stay ahead of the competition," says Neville Rye, Director, WSP Buildings UK.

WSP has purchased the core Integrated Data Model, accompanied by a range of assessment applications including those that look at thermal analysis, duct and pipe sizing, Part L regulations, and lighting and solar analysis.

The software will be available to all UK offices across WSP's Wide Area Network".

"I'm delighted that yet another major firm has opted to use our software and incorporate it so fully into their company culture," say Dr Don McLean, founder and managing director of IES Limited".

""By enabling consequential design our software provides a tool by which to improve building performance, occupant satisfaction and minimise the impact on the environment".

"It also promotes a more holistic and integrated approach to building design".

In addition, IES Consulting will be responsible for the full training of all WSP personnel on the software over the coming months.

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