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  • Unable to generate EPC?

    Hi there, I have tried and run through the recommendation for generating EPC. However, I am still failing it to generate one, Can you help please?
  • Part L error - "At least 1 Zone needed"

    Trying to create an EPC/SBEM certificate however an error pops up saying " At least 1 Zone needed ." Version v10.15.1.23 Created a new workplace and workset. Imported the DXF files and modelled the building ( Supermarket). Did a copy of a few…
  • OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL Exam - February 2022

    We are pleased to announce the next OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL exam has been scheduled for: 17th February 2022 at 10am - available for registration here . The exam is for energy assessors who wish to become accredited with using…
  • OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL Exam - October 2021

    We are pleased to announce the next OpenBuildings Energy Simulator PartL exam has been scheduled for: 14th October 2021 at 10am - available for registration here . The exam is for energy assessors who wish to become accredited with using OpenBuildings…
  • Error when importing to OpenBuildings

    When importing Hevacomp DDB model to Openbuildings I get following error massages: 1) System.NullReferanceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object at Bentley.Building.Se..... 2) OpenBuildings Designer has detected a problem…
  • XML Generation for EPC

    I've been trying since 6PM GMT to generate an xml for EPC lodgement. Its now 12AM GMT and still nothing. The latest upgrade is installed. This needs lodging by 12PM 26/09. Anybody any pointers?
  • Heating System Controls greyed out

    Product(s): Hevacomp Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Design Database Subarea: Part L Problem Heating System Controls are greyed out on the Part L HVAC Systems tab. Solution These…
  • Hevacomp Energy Assessor Level 5 Course - London, September 2018

    Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 5 (Dynamic Simulation) Allows Hevacomp users - via an accredited Energy Assessor scheme provider - to work towards Energy Assessor status to show competency in production of EPC's using Hevacomp Simulator…
  • Adding NCM Construction Databases (standard library / inference) to Hevacomp Materials & Glazing Database

    I have been using other building modelling software that make use of the standard NCM Construction Databases for library / inference. Are there any plans for the NCM Construction Databases to be added to the Hevacomp Materials & Glazing Database?
  • Hevacomp Energy Assessor course and exam - London, May 2018

    Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 3 & 4 (SBEM) Allows Hevacomp users - via an accredited Energy Assessor scheme provider - to work towards Energy Assessor status to show competency in production of EPC's using an approved SBEM interface…
  • EPC and Recommendations menus

    Product(s): Hevacomp Version(s): V8i Environment: N/A Area: Design Database Subarea: Part L Problem Part L EPC and Recommendations tabs are greyed out, as below. Solution This occurs…
  • Hevacomp Part L Energy Assessor course and exam - September 2017

    Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 3 & 4 (SBEM) Allows Hevacomp users - via an accredited Energy Assessor scheme provider - to work towards Energy Assessor status to show competency in production of EPC's using an approved SBEM interface…
  • Hevacomp Part L Energy Assessor courses: Now open for registration

    Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 3 & 4 (SBEM) Allows Hevacomp users - via an accredited Energy Assessor scheme provider - to work towards Energy Assessor status to show competency in production of EPC's using an approved SBEM interface…
  • Part L Update Training

    Although I am a registered Energy Assessor I only produce EPCs infrequently in Hevacomp. I now need to produce an EPC for a project and realise I need to update my training to 2013 Regulations. I can see that free update training was available in the…
  • Why is Hevacomp not producing a .xml file for EPC?

    So I am using Bentley Hevacomp to create EPC's and then lodge them on the CIBSE lodgement portal. However, the Hevacomp on my PC is not producing a .xml file so I am having to jump onto my colleague's PC and get the .xml from there. Obviously this is…
  • Level 4 SBem EPC and Atria

    I am a little rusty on Atria, I have followed the process to set up two atrium areas in a single two storey building to meet a level 4 SBem. The building is new build. However I noticed that the floor area on the output SBEm and EPC includes the intermediate…
  • Part L (Simulation) not recognising changes made within Part L (Design Database)

    Hi have just been modelling a building - Level 5 EPC and I have been adjusting the air permeability and lighting information within Part L design database. Once I had the building 'passing' within Part L Simulation - I then went back into Part L design…
  • Jim Newman: Leveraging AssetWise to Support Infrastructure Operations and Maintenance

    Jim Newman, Director of AssetWise Product Management previews his sessions at the AssetWise LEARNing Conference , next week, June 10-11 in Seattle. There's still time to join us . Register in advance through Friday, June 5 or onsite beginning June 8.…