A Free one day introduction to DesignBuilder SBEM

The first free day will be on: Friday 22-May-09 at CIBSE Engineering Centre, 222 Balham High Road, London SW12 9BS

DesignBuilder is working closely with CIBSE Certification to streamline the process by which Energy Assessors are approved to lodge EPCs using the DesignBuilder SBEM software. Energy Assessors currently using iSBEM will immediately benefit by switching to DesignBuilder SBEM through significantly reducing the time needed to model the building and enter data. Less time allows assessors to submit more competitive tenders and win more work.

Attendees will be introduced to the many tools and strategies within the DesignBuilder 3D graphical interface. For example, data inheritance and data hierarchy means that data entered at building level is inherited throughout the building. These data can then be edited by exception avoiding the need to enter data zone by zone as in iSBEM. Furthermore, the ability to import floor plans as DXF files or scanned images allows building models to be created quickly and easily even for large, complex buildings. The 3D image allows errors to be spotted and quickly corrected. EPCs and BRUKL reports are generated at the click of a button and data, images and results can all be exported and compiled into client reports. There will be a short multi-choice test at the end of the introduction day.

Assessors who have completed iSBEM training, attended the introduction to DesignBuilder SBEM and passed the test will be able to immediately lodge EPCs with CIBSE Certification using DesignBuilder SBEM.

Attendees will be issued with a letter of attendance showing whether they passed the test. Upon presentation of this letter to CIBSE Certification they will be able to lodge EPCs using DesignBuilder SBEM.

Programme

9:30 to 12:30             Introduction to DesignBuilder SBEM

12:30 to 13:15           Lunch

13: 45 to 15:00          Questions and answers with revision

15:00 to 15:15           Tea

15:15 to 16:00           Test - 20 multi-choice questions

To reserve your place e-mail: or book online

Places are limited so early booking is advisable. 

To achieve the full productivity gains that DesignBuilder SBEM offers we recommend that Energy Assessors attend one of DesignBuilder's regular training courses. The two day course is for those who are new to DesignBuilder and the one day advanced course is for those with previous experience who wish to use the more advanced features of the software. Full details of the courses and software can be found at www.dbcert.co.uk. We have trained around 300 Energy Assessors and the feedback is that after adopting DesignBuilder SBEM and training with us, Energy Assessors can quickly recoup their investment through greater productivity and winning more work.

Energy Assessors who have not previously completed approved iSBEM training are required by CIBSE Certification to sit the full DesignBuilder SBEM examination.

As a special offer attendees at the one day introduction will receive a 10% discount on a subsequent DesignBuilder SBEM software purchase.

CIBSE Certification offers training and accreditation for Commercial Energy Assessors.  Become an accredited Low Carbon Energy Assessor with CIBSE Certification Ltd and rise above your colleagues with an extended skills portfolio and unrivalled competency under Part L.  CIBSE Certification Ltd don't merely harness a group of industry professionals, they are dedicated to promoting members' skills and aptitude to clients and end users.

Qualified energy assessors can lodge Energy Performance Certificates, Display Energy Certificates or inspect complex/simple Air Conditioning systems.  New training dates for CIBSE courses course are constantly being added due to high demand; check the availability of a course near you. 

Make the decision to enhance your portfolio of skills and stand out from the crowd by contacting Laura on or 020 8772 3671 for further information.