published: 4/10/2006
4 October 2006: New release of iSBEM_v1.2.a
An updated release of the Part L calculation software SBEM has today been made available for designers wishing to demonstrate compliance for buildings other than dwellings.
The development team at BRE has been responding to feedback from the market on the previous release in May and has incorporated a number of improvements to the calculation itself and to the way in which data is entered. The new software package, available for download from www.ncm.bre.co.uk, comprises version v1.2.a of the calculation tool SBEM and of the interface iSBEM, together with an updated User Guide and supporting databases.
The improvements have been identified as a result of experience from those using the tool in practice on a wide range of building types, and from those attending training sessions. They include compliance with Northern Ireland Part F building regulations, revision of default psi values for thermal bridges, simplification of HVAC ventilation definition (1st stage), simplified ways of entering data applicable to the whole building, modifications to some of the underlying databases and correction of identified bugs.
The team is very grateful for the feedback from the industry and will continue to respond to comments and questions via the website and the telephone helpline at 0870 460 8141.
