BuildDesk Energy Design 3.3
SAP 2005 software for assessments of dwellings
BuildDesk Energy Design follows the calculation methods and procedures specified in the new ADL1A and SAP 2005 documents and is approved for use by the BRE. Read more in the BuildDesk Energy Design Datasheet.
Home Information Pack
As part of the Home Information Pack, EPC’s were introduced for newly constructed dwellings on the 6th April, our Energy Design software has been updated to incorporate the generation of Predictive Energy Assessments, EPC’s and the accompanying recommendations report.
On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor
Those wishing to generate EPC’s must be suitably qualified and members of an On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor Accreditation Scheme. BuildDesk is pleased to be in partnership with the BRE which is able to offer suitable training routes and an Approved Accreditation Scheme for customers using our BuildDesk Energy Design software. For more information see our BRE Training page or visit BRE.
Free Trial Download
BuildDesk Energy Design is available for purchase and for a free 30 day trial download.
BuildDesk Energy Design features
- Approved for the production of Energy Performance Certificate for new dwellings in England & Wales
- Incorporates the latest SAP 2005 version 9.81 dated January 2008
- Compliance checklist in accordance with SAP/ADL1A
- DER, TER, SAP, CO2 and Environmental Impact calculations, all as SAP 2005
- Heating system efficiencies from the Boiler Efficiency Data File or standard tables
- Assessments for as-designed and as-built variations of project
- Detailed thermal bridge calculations
- Ability to rotate the building to see the effect of changed solar gains
- Evaluation of the risk of summer overheating
- Checks to alert the user to inconsistent data
- On-screen "results monitor" showing key results as the design is changed
- Detailed U-value calculations and Condensation Risk Analysis
- Predefined materials catalogues
- Predefined construction catalogues
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Software pricing information
For Building Regulation submissions, Predictive Energy Assessments, draft EPCs and design purposes BuildDesk Energy Design 3.3 is priced at £450+VAT for an annual license. The price includes 1 year Helpline support and 1 year software maintenance fee. Introductory software training is available.
On Construction Domestic Energy Assessors registered with the BRE Accreditation scheme are entitled to a discounted price of £250+VAT for an annual license. Any previous Energy Design license holders who subsequently qualify as On Construction Domestic Energy Assessors can apply to have their unexpired license period extended on a pro rata basis at the discounted rate. For information on the Training routes to becoming an On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor please visit our Training page
EPC lodgement pricing
Once qualified and Accredited a new license code is required from BuildDesk to enable lodgement of EPCs via the BRE Accreditation scheme. The BRE Accreditation lodgement fee for Energy Performance Certificates for Newly Constructed Dwellings is £7.50, in addition to this is a Landmark fee of £1.15 and a BuildDesk fee of £4.00. These fees will be collected directly by the BRE.
All fees exclude VAT. We reserve the right to adjust prices and conditions, please see the BRE for the current terms.
No charges apply to Predictive Energy Assessments.
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For information on how to purchase BuildDesk Energy Design.
Alternatively, contact us by telephone on 01656 869 940 or by e-mail at info@builddesk.co.uk. |
Windows 2000, XP, Vista
Windows NT 4.0 from Service Pack 6
Min. 256 MB RAM
350 MB free hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
1024x768 display, 16-bit colour
Printer enabled for graphics
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