The latest update to iSBEM/SBEM and the NCM modelling guide has released today (Monday 20th November 2017).
Bentley Hevacomp will be working on updating the Part L program to reflect these changes and aiming for accreditation by 20th March, 2018.
An update to Bentley Hevacomp software will be released shortly afterwards.
(NOTE: The date above has been amended on request of DCLG)
By now, all account administrators will have received an email introducing Bentley Systems Connected Users initiative. The email explains the initiative and the requirement for all users to be registered. It is imperative to do this as soon as possible, if you haven't already, as you may find licensing issues occurring. To get started, click on the "Get Started" button in the email, or you can click here
…This instructor-led, classroom-based course will cover all major mechanical design programs within Hevacomp, including:
No prior knowledge of Hevacomp software required but knowledge in mechanical design is an advantage. Please find details below:
Date Time Location Registration 12th Sept 2017 09:00-17:00 Bentley Systems,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. This works towards the Hevacomp Software Competency Exam, accepted by CIBSE and Stroma.
Energy Assessor course and examination will be held in our London office. Now…
Hevacomp Update 5 can be downloaded as detailed here.
This incremental update addresses changes to the UK Part L SBEM and BRUKL engines for lodging EPC’s. Design Database interface to SBEM V5.3a is accredited for producing English, Welsh and Scottish EPCs and compliance checks and implements the 2016 revisions to the Jersey Part 11 requirements. Hevacomp Simulator (DSM) is accredited for producing English, Welsh EPCs and…
Changes to the SBEM calculation were recently introduced, mainly to incorporate new constructions from the updated NCM modelling guides. Thus, Energy Performance certificates and Compliance documents must now be generated with:
SBEM 5.3.a - for Part L 2013
SBEM 4.1.g - for Part L 2010
Further information can be found here.
**This update is now available for download as detailed here.**
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. This works towards the Hevacomp Software Competency Exam, accepted by CIBSE and Stroma.
Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 5 (DSM)Allows Hevacomp Design…
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Hevacomp Mechanical Designer
Version(s):
V8i
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Original Author:
Bentley Technical Support Group
Hevacomp Update 4 is now available for download from our Select Services website.
This update incorporates the latest version of SBEM (5.2.g) for Part L and Section 6 calculations.
Other improvements…
We are pleased to announce that the following ranges are now available for use in your Hevacomp calculations:
Hager devices “H3 Range MCCBs”
Hager boards
Quinn Radiator ranges
To avail of these you will need to install Hevacomp Content Pack 2, available on our website as follows:
Please note this can only be installed on the latest version of the software, so please ensure v26.06 has been installed with Update…
As you may have noticed, the SAP calculation is no longer available in the latest version of Hevacomp. While SAP 2005 was available in Hevacomp v25, this is not available in Hevacomp v26 as the standards are no longer applicable.
It was not possible for us to incorporate the updated SAP 2009 and 2012 calculations into Hevacomp as new regulations were enforced which involved passing responsibility for training, and then administrating…
Bentley Hevacomp are pleased to announce the release of Content Pack 1 for Hevacomp v26.
Upon the release of version 26.06 the Hevacomp installation came in two parts - the program installer and the content installer. This was so our Content Department could incorporate new content into Hevacomp more efficiently and to make it easier for users to keep up to date with the latest content available (previously separate installers…
Bentley Hevacomp are pleased to announce that Service Pack Update 3 is now available for download. Instructions on how to download and install this can be found here.
Update 3 incorporates important changes in Hevacomp Connect in accordance with BS 7671 amendment 3 (17th Edition cable sizing).
Before downloading or installing please take careful note that Hevacomp v26 Update 3 should only be applied to Hevacomp version…
gbXML (Green Building XML) is a very useful format for transferring building models across a number of platforms. Bentley Hevacomp's Design Database contains a gbXML import that allows you to take advantage of this facility, but you should be aware there are some pitfalls that you should try and avoid.
The import feature in Design Database can be found under the Utilies section:
The Design Database option offers a…
Bentley Hevacomp are please to announce the release of Version 26.06 of the Bentley Hevacomp software. This is a complete build of Version 26 and should be treated as a new installation, and not an update.
Before downloading or installing please take careful note of the following:
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We are pleased to announce that SBEM v5.2.g has been fully accredited for use in Hevacomp Update 4, available for download as detailed here.
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The Scottish building regulations are due to be updated from Section 6 2010 to 2015 in October 2015. Until that date, SBEM version 4.1.e should be used for Scottish Section 6 EPC and Compliance calculations - i.e. these calculations should be carried…
Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 3 & 4 (SBEM) (metric) 2013
Virtual Classroom, United Kingdom
Mar. 10-11, 2015: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM UTC (8 hours total)
Sonja Slinger
This course for Hevacomp users who are working towards Energy Assessor status with one of the accredited EA scheme providers. Part of the criteria for Energy Assessors is to show competence in production of EPC’s using an approved interface…
Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 5 (DSM) (metric)
Virtual Classroom, United Kingdom
Mar. 02-04, 2015: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM UTC (12 hrs)
Sonja Slinger
This is a review course for Hevacomp users who are working towards Level 5 accreditation for Energy Assessors with one of the accredited EA scheme providers. Part of the criteria for Energy Assessors is to show competence in the production of EPC’s using an Approved…
Hevacomp Energy Assessor (Non-dwelling) Level 3 & 4 (SBEM) (metric) 2013
Virtual Classroom, United Kingdom
Feb. 24-25, 2015 - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM UTC
Sonja Slinger
This 8-hour course is for Hevacomp users who are working towards Energy Assessor status with one of the accredited EA scheme providers. Part of the criteria for Energy Assessors is to show competence in production of EPC’s using an approved interface to…
18 February 2015 – 10:00 UTC
Virtual Classroom, United Kingdom
Instructor: Sonja Slinger
Use a question & answer format to discuss various topics that are important to you for Hevacomp with Bentley Instructors. Although there is no formal agenda, discussion typically includes topics covered in training courses which students have previously attended and/or topics introduced in custom…
Don’t miss this virtual classroom course for Hevacomp. You'll work with practical, hands-on exercises and real-world datasets while interacting live with Bentley experts. Visit Bentley's LEARNing events listing for course details and registration or to see more of what's upcoming in the weeks ahead.
Hevacomp Mechanical Designer (metric)
12 February 2015 – 09:00 UTC (United Kingdom)
Instructor: Sonja S…
The Bentley Hevacomp team are very pleased to announce the new release of Bentley Hevacomp. For the record, this officially goes by the name of Bentley Hevacomp V8i (v26) but we're more than happy to call it v26.
There have been a number of changes and fixes in this release. A couple of the more notable being the inclusion of BS-EN 806-3 in the Netsys (pipe sizing) program, which now gives you two methods of specifying…
Sonja will be presenting several courses in the Microstation track at the Bentley LEARNing Conference in Birmingham, UK.
Her sessions include:
Hevacomp Pipe and Duct Sizing
Natural Ventilation Using Hevacomp Simulator
See the complete Birmingham agenda and register for the June 3rd event HERE.
Plus, get to know Sonja before you go:
With the redaction of Win XP and the partial withdrawel of Win 7 (still supported but not supplied on new computers anymore) you will likely have spotted that any new computers come with a pre-installation of Windows 8. This new operating system - mostly designed to be used on touch screens - is essentially the same as Windows 7, but with some new graphical twists.
Windows 8 has not been short of controversy with the likes…
You may have noted that for the installation, update and activation process for Bentley Hevacomp V8i we strongly recommend that you are logged into your computer as the administrator and that UAC is turned all the way down (or turned off for Windows Vista) - these are best practices for these processes and it helps greatly if this is adhered to.
However, we are aware that some users will not be able to get administrator…
When you request support for your software you may be asked by your support technician to do things that appear on first glance to be...well, frankly, not very useful.
Apply the latest service pack
One of the first things a support person will usually do when you contact them is find out what version of the software you are using. If it isn't the latest version then they will usually ask you to download and apply…
