BuildDesk Carbon Checker 1.7.3 release 007 now available
This new version of Carbon Checker includes a fix for an issue which prevented SBEM from successfully running when using certain configurations of Bi-valent Hot Water Systems.
It also includes an updated version of the .pdf import feature that should improve performance on older machines.
Versions prior to U 3.4.5 release 461 will expire on 19th March 2013, to ensure that you can access the software after this date you will need to auto update to the latest version and request a new licence code.
This version incorporates version 4.1e of SBEM (released January 2013)
The main changes in this version of SBEM are
changes to the definition of the notional building which should make it easier for some industrial buildings to comply with Building Regulations:
Scottish EPCs now supported
The changes in more detail:
Applying modified specifications to metal-clad constructions as specified in the updated 2010 NCM Modelling Guide (PDF).
Implementing the Northern Ireland 2012 Building Regulations compliance calculation.
Implementing the generation of XML files EPCs in Scotland, along with adding new related input parameters.
Implementing the calculation of the primary energy, for the purposes of both the XML file for EPC Scotland and the EPBD Recast reporting.
Implementing the requirements of the EPBD Recast regarding consideration of alternative energy systems in the design of new projects.
Modifying the reporting of results in the BRUKL output report with regards to U-values compliance for modular and portable buildings constructed from older modules on which the back-stops for U-values in the 2010 building regulations do not apply.
Modifying the reporting in SBEM so that the heating demand for unconditioned zones is displayed in the BRUKL output report (similar to the cooling demand).
Rectifying a problem that caused the bivalent calculation in SBEM to crash if it were run on certain platforms/operating systems.
Rectifying a problem that caused the calculation in SBEM to crash if there were no heat loss envelopes in the building.
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