SEAI Certified BER Assessors for Commercial Buildings
Commercial BER Certificates
We help Irish businesses, landlords and developers meet regulatory obligations by providing certified Commercial Building Energy Ratings (BERs). Our SEAI-registered assessors deliver accurate asset ratings and advisory reports to support property transactions, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance across all non-domestic building types.
- Over 15 years experience delivering BER certificates for commercial buildings
- Fully compliant with SEAI guidelines and Non-Domestic NEAP methodology
- Quick turnaround, expert guidance, and clear recommendations
What is a Commercial BER Certificate?
Commercial Building Energy Ratings (BERs) are a legal requirement for non-domestic buildings in Ireland. They provide an ‘asset rating’ that measures your building’s energy efficiency on a scale from A to G, based on its design and systems rather than actual usage. This standardised assessment helps buyers and tenants understand potential energy costs, identifies improvement opportunities, and demonstrates regulatory compliance. A BER isn’t just a legal obligation for property owners—it’s a valuable tool that can enhance property value, reduce operational costs, and showcase your commitment to sustainability.
When is a Commercial BER required?
A Commercial BER certificate must be provided when a non-residential building is being constructed, sold, or rented. The certification remains valid for 10 years unless significant changes are made to the building’s fabric or systems. Exemptions include Protected Structures, Temporary Buildings, Places of Worship, Non-Residential Agricultural Buildings with minimal heating requirements, and Buildings Formally Scheduled for Demolition under current regulations.
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What is a Commercial BER used for?
A Commercial BER determines a property’s energy efficiency, providing details on energy usage (kWh/m²) and carbon emissions (kg/m²) per year. This standardised assessment helps potential buyers and tenants understand expected operating costs and compare different properties. The rating serves as a benchmark for property valuation, regulatory compliance, and identifying cost-effective energy efficiency improvements that could enhance building performance.
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Which Businesses Need a BER?
A Commercial BER Cert is mandated when a commercial property is sold, rented, or occupied for the first time, ensuring compliance and transparency in energy efficiency standards. Commercial BER Certs are essential for various properties or units, such as office blocks, apartment blocks, retail units, shopping centres, hotels and bars, industrial buildings, leisure centres, nursing homes, and doctor/dentist practices.
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Comprehensive
Site Surveys
Our seasoned assessors will meticulously measure wall areas, floors, ceilings, and window & door openings.
Tailored
Solutions
We deliver swift and budget-friendly certification solutions customised to your property’s needs.
BER Certificate
Approval
After completing all assessments, we’ll provide you with a commercial BER Certificate.
How Your Commercial BER is Calculated
A comprehensive Commercial BER assessment involves specialised methodology and expert analysis. Our qualified assessors use the standardised Non-Domestic Energy Assessment Procedure (NEAP) and approved software to transform your building’s physical characteristics into an accurate energy rating.
How We Calculate Your BER
Our assessors survey your property and input the collected data into iSBEM, the official software used to calculate the BER. The process includes analysing your building’s design, construction elements, heating, ventilation, lighting systems, and more. The software then calculates your building’s energy performance on the standardised A to G scale, providing clear insight into its efficiency.
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Expedite Your BER Assessment
In my ten years assessing commercial buildings across Ireland, I’ve found that good preparation makes all the difference. When clients provide documentation upfront, we deliver more accurate BERs in less time, while focusing our expertise on identifying meaningful, cost-effective improvements for your property.
How is a Commercial BER produced?
At Energi IQ, we follow a rigorous, systematic process to ensure your Commercial BER is accurate and compliant with all SEAI requirements. Our qualified assessors conduct thorough on-site evaluations that examine every aspect of your building’s energy performance, from construction materials to mechanical systems.
Professional Site Survey
Our assessors conduct detailed measurements of your building’s dimensions, documenting floor areas, wall types, and glazing specifications to create an accurate digital model of your property.
Building Fabric Assessment
We evaluate all construction elements including walls, floors, roofs, and openings, determining thermal properties that significantly impact your building’s energy performance.
Systems Inspection
Our comprehensive examination includes all heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and hot water systems, documenting specifications and efficiency ratings essential for accurate assessment.
Data Analysis & Calculation
Using the standardised Non-Domestic Energy Assessment Procedure (NEAP), we process all collected data through SEAI-approved software to calculate your building’s energy performance rating.
Advisory Report Development
Beyond the basic rating, we create a detailed advisory report highlighting practical improvements that could enhance your building’s energy efficiency and BER rating.
Documentation & Registration
We compile all required evidence and technical specifications, then submit your assessment to the national BER register, providing you with officially certified documentation for your property.
What You Receive With Our Commercial BER Assessment
At Energi IQ, we deliver more than just regulatory compliance. Our comprehensive Commercial BER service provides you with the documentation, insights, and support needed to understand your building’s energy efficiency and make informed improvements. Our team of fully accredited Irish assessors combines technical expertise with practical knowledge to deliver exceptional value beyond basic certification.
Official BER Certificate
Government-recognised certificate displaying your building’s A-G asset energy rating, complete with unique reference number and CO₂ emissions data registered in the national SEAI database for full regulatory compliance.
Advisory Report
Detailed analysis with practical suggestions for improving energy performance. Identifies specific opportunities to reduce consumption and achieve better ratings through targeted enhancement measures.
Certification Management
We proactively monitor the 10-year validity of your BER with scheduled reminders prior to expiration. Digital records ensure documentation is maintained, and we consistently update your certification accordingly.
Expert Support & Guidance
We offer personalised consultations on efficiency measures with SEAI-registered assessors, who clearly explain results and address questions about performance improvement and grant funding options.
Trusted Commercial BER Experts
At Energi IQ, we specialise in delivering comprehensive Commercial BER assessments with precision and expertise. As SEAI-registered assessors with extensive industry experience, we provide reliable energy ratings that ensure your property meets all regulatory requirements while identifying valuable efficiency improvements. We understand the complexities of commercial buildings and deliver clear, actionable insights that can enhance your property’s marketability and reduce operational costs.
We conduct thorough on-site evaluations of your commercial property, examining building fabric, systems, and energy features to provide an accurate asset rating. Our detailed assessments ensure compliance while highlighting practical opportunities to improve your building’s energy performance.
Our team provides clear, practical advice on improving your commercial building’s energy efficiency. We translate complex technical information into straightforward recommendations that help you prioritise improvements and understand potential returns on energy investments.
Why Choose Our Commercial BER Services?
Selecting the right partner for your Commercial Building Energy Rating ensures not just compliance but valuable insights that improve your property’s performance. Our specialised expertise in Irish energy regulations and commitment to excellence make us the trusted choice for commercial building owners throughout Ireland.
In Ireland, Commercial BERs are required for all non-residential buildings being sold or rented. Our service ensures your property meets all regulatory obligations, helping you avoid penalties while enhancing your organisation’s reputation for transparency, responsibility, and environmental awareness.
Our team consists of fully qualified, SEAI registered BER assessors with extensive experience across all building types. This official recognition ensures your certificate meets all regulatory requirements and will stand up to any compliance checks or audits.
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Download Your Commercial BER Guide
Complete the form below to access our comprehensive Commercial BER guide. This free resource explains assessment requirements, rating calculations, and practical improvement strategies to enhance your building’s energy performance and market value.
Essential guide to asset-based energy ratings for non-domestic buildings, covering compliance requirements, assessment process, and advisory reports for property sales and rentals.
COMMERCIAL BERs – MORE THAN JUST A LEGAL OBLIGATION
Four Ways Our BER Service Delivers Value
Commercial Building Energy Ratings aren’t just about compliance—they’re an opportunity to improve your building’s efficiency and increase property value. Our professional assessment service helps you transform a regulatory requirement into a valuable asset management tool that delivers real benefits to your organisation.
Meet Regulatory Standards
Failure to produce a BER Certificate to an authorised officer of the building control authority may lead to fines up to €5,000. We ensure your certificate meets all requirements for property sales and rentals, along with a comprehensive Advisory Report that satisfies all regulatory obligations.
Improve Property Performance
Our detailed Advisory Report provides practical, actionable advice to enhance your building’s energy efficiency significantly. We identify cost-effective measures that can greatly improve your rating while reducing operational costs and increasing overall market value.
Professional Assessment Expertise
As SEAI registered assessors, we deliver a market-leading service with unmatched customer support and exceptional quality standards. Our reputation is built on technical excellence, clear communication, and reliable assessments that stand up to regulatory scrutiny.
Increase Building Value
Transform your Commercial BER into a strategic tool for enhancing property value, reducing energy consumption, and decreasing carbon emissions. Our assessment helps you understand performance patterns and identify the most impactful efficiency improvements.
Understanding BERs vs DECs: What’s the Difference?
Building Energy Rating (BER)
A BER is a standardised assessment of a building’s energy efficiency based on its design and fixed systems. It uses typical assumptions about occupancy and energy use, considering features like insulation, heating, ventilation, and lighting. Valid for ten years, a BER is legally required when constructing, selling, or leasing a commercial building. It measures design performance rather than real-time or operational energy consumption.
Display Energy Certificate (DEC)
A DEC is an operational energy rating that reflects the actual measured energy use of a building over a 12-month period. It captures real consumption during occupancy and benchmarks performance against similar buildings. DECs must be renewed annually and are required for public buildings over 250m² and commercial properties over 500m². It includes both regulated and unregulated energy use, promoting public transparency and energy awareness.
Our Simple Three-Step BER Process
We begin with a consultation to understand your requirements. Our certified assessors carry out a detailed site survey, documenting the building’s layout, systems, and energy characteristics to establish a reliable baseline for your commercial property’s BER assessment.
We analyse your building’s data using SEAI-approved software and the official NEAP methodology. This generates a certified Commercial BER, which includes an A–G asset rating and carbon emissions figure, fully compliant with Irish energy regulations and building performance standards.
You will receive a detailed report with energy-saving recommendations and ongoing support, including implementation assistance and compliance advice to enhance energy performance while adhering to Ireland’s commercial building energy regulations for optimal efficiency.
How to book a BER survey?
Booking your Commercial Building Energy Rating assessment with Energi IQ is straightforward and hassle-free. Our streamlined process is designed to minimise disruption to your operations while ensuring we gather all the information needed for an accurate energy efficiency assessment.
Once we have provided you with a quote, if you wish to go ahead and book we will also need invoicing details and contact details for whoever will be providing further data. We don’t charge up-front, but will invoice you for the work on completion, and release the BER certificate to you upon receipt of payment.
Get Your Free No Obligation Quote
Begin your journey towards securing your Commercial Building Energy Rating with our FREE quote and expedited service. Contact us today to arrange your initial consultation and take the first step towards regulatory compliance and enhanced energy efficiency for your commercial property.
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