Starting your own rating business is rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Between building your client base, managing relationships, and spending long days in the field, it often feels like there are not enough hours in the day. As your business grows and your workload increases, the last thing you want after a full day is to be stuck at your desk stressing over getting models back to clients. That is where BER’s ProServ comes in! ProServ is here to help take work off your plate and support your business in more ways than you might expect.

Save Time (and Money) While Freeing Up Your Schedule

By outsourcing modeling to ProServ, you gain flexibility and control over your time. Some of the most important work we do as raters is also the most time consuming. Modeling, Manual J, S, and D designs, and detailed documentation all take focus and attention. That extra time can be reinvested into reaching new clients, strengthening existing relationships, and growing revenue.

Save Money on Staffing Costs

Instead of hiring or training in house staff, you can scale support from ProServ as your workload changes. Outsourcing overflow projects to BER is often more cost effective and easier than hiring additional staff. It gives you support when you need it, without the long-term commitment. See how much money you could save by using ProServ’s services in place of hiring additional staff below.

 

Built-In Quality Assurance Review

ProServ brings added value through built-in quality assurance. With two RESNET certified QADs on staff, projects are reviewed with QA in mind from the earliest modeling stages through final certification. Because all documentation lives directly in the BER portal, BER QAD staff can complete file and field QA reviews more efficiently, helping projects move through the process with fewer delays.

Support When Your Workload Overflows

Every rater experiences it. Projects arrive all at once, timelines are tight, and clients want results quickly. Whether you have a few extra projects or a large batch that needs fast turnaround, ProServ can step in to help manage overflow work. We work with you to meet deadlines and maintain client satisfaction when it matters most.

Simplifying Multifamily Modeling

Multifamily projects come with added complexity and detail. Creating multiple models, identifying worst case units, and setting up Building Modeling Groups (BMGs) can quickly become time intensive. ProServ can manage the modeling and BMG setup for your multifamily projects. Once testing is complete, you can send your results to our ProServ team, and they will update the projects and return sampled registrations in a timely manner. The result is a smoother process with less back and forth.

Support for Large Builders and Subdivisions

Winning a large builder client is a big opportunity, but it often requires significant upfront modeling work. ProServ can create master models and design templates for new subdivisions and builder programs to help you get started on the right foot. Each model is quality checked to ensure accurate geometry and a smoother QA process later. Once models are established, you can either update plan models yourself using test results or send them to ProServ for updates and registration.

Easy to Access, Integrated in the BER Portal

Requesting ProServ support is simple. Services can be requested directly from the same project screen you use every day in the BER Portal, with no separate systems or learning curve. We know you will love all the benefits that ProServ will provide for your business, so we are offering BER members 1 Free Energy Rating! Just follow the steps listed below to redeem this offer.

1. 1. Open the project you want to submit in the BER Portal.
   2. Scroll down to “Request Professional Services”, then find “Rating from Plans” and select “Standard”.
   3. Next, click “S/H Note” to the right and enter “FREE ProServ Rating” in the notes.
   4. Click “Order Services” to submit your request.

 

HVAC Design Services

Proper HVAC design and sizing are critical to comfort, efficiency, and reducing callbacks, yet it is often overlooked. Correctly sized systems run longer, steadier cycles, improving temperature consistency, humidity control, and overall system performance, while incorrectly sized equipment can quickly wipe out efficiency gains. ProServ specializes in residential and commercial HVAC design, value optimized sizing, and ENERGY STAR HVAC compliance to help ensure your clients get reliable performance without overspending.

More than Modeling Support

In addition to modeling services, ProServ can help troubleshoot projects to meet code requirements across all states and assist with special certifications such as ENERGY STAR. When a project is close but not quite meeting compliance, ProServ can help identify solutions and keep things moving forward.

Running a successful rating business means balancing quality, efficiency, and growth, all while protecting your time and energy. ProServ was built to support raters through every stage of that journey. By partnering with ProServ, you gain access to experienced support, built in QA expertise, and flexible services designed to fit your workload. If you are looking for a smarter way to grow your business while maintaining high standards and client satisfaction, ProServ with BER is here to help. Reach out today to learn more at 1-800-399-9620 x5 or [email protected].