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Building Energy Efficiency and Sustainability
News Release from: BRE | Subject: SBEM
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 16 October 2006
SBEM update released
Updated version of the energy calculation software SBEM v1.2.a has been released and can be downloaded free.
An updated version of the energy calculation software SBEM v1.2.a has been released and can be downloaded free The software enables designers to demonstrate compliance with Part L2A of the new Building Regulations for non-domestic buildings that came into effect in April this year
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 31 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Part L training - energy performance calculation
BRE is providing training for those wanting to use SBEM, the default energy performance calculation software tool.
SBEM v1.2.a responds to feedback from users and incorporates a number of improvements to the way calculations are made and data is entered.
Apart from correcting a few minor bugs, the main changes include:.
* broadening the scope to allow demonstration of compliance with equivalent Building Regulations in Northern Ireland.
* revised default values for thermal bridges finitions.
* easier entry of data applicable to the whole building.
* modifications to underlying databases in order to improve accuracy.
Designers of new projects will be expected to use this new version straightaway.
Teams working on projects where a previous SBEM version has already been employed are free to continue with that version throughout the design and building control process.
The SBEM development team is grateful for the feedback that it has received and will continue to answer comments and questions via the ncm website and the telephone helpline 0870 460 8141.
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