| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
kello
Posts: 10
|
 Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:02 pm Post subject: SBEM update |
 |
|
| I have just been informed that isbem will release a new version of the software on the 17th December, can anyone advise if designbuilder is/will be upto date on the same day? it also states the usual, that older versions will not be able to lodge from this date... |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Andy Tindale
Posts: 2432
Location: Stroud |
| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:06 pm Post subject: |
|
|
We are currently testing our new version using SBEM 3.5.b and will release it in the next few days. The current version can continue to be used until mid-January 2011.
Andy
Last edited by Andy Tindale on Tue Dec 07, 2010 9:26 pm; edited 1 time in total |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
kello
Posts: 10
|
| Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 8:11 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Thanks Andy for the prompt reply. |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
ps2008
Posts: 45
|
| Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:21 pm Post subject: SBEM Update |
|
|
| Andy Tindale wrote: | We are currently testing our new version using SBEM 3.5.b and will release it in the next few days. The current version can continue to be used until mid-January 2011.
Andy |
Hi Andy, I've received notification from BRE that 3.5a won't be accepted after 17th, only 3.5b.
Can you confirm that I can definitely continue to lodge to BRE with DB running 3.5a after the 17th?
I have a number of large jobs 'on the go' at present and don't want them languishing in a previous version until you bring out 3.5b.
Thanks
Paul |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Andy Tindale
Posts: 2432
Location: Stroud |
| Posted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:28 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Hi Paul,
The full text we received from BRE goes:
| Quote: | iSBEM_v3.5.a will be superseded on 17th December 2010. From that day no more XML files will be generated with iSBEM_v3.5.a and users will be required to upgrade to iSBEM_v3.5.b.
SBEM_v3.5.a will be still operational for third party vendors until 15th January 2010. By then we would expect all third party software tools to have been updated to use SBEM_v3.5.b. To note the new version can potentially just be plugged in an old 3.5.a system and it would work fine (i.e. No much development is required). |
So you can definitely continue to use SBEM 3.5.a in DesignBuilder until 15th Jan 2011.
We've completed our implementation of SBEM 3.5.b but there seems to be an issue about getting it approved as the testers AECOM are still waiting for funding from CLG. A most unsatisfactory situation. Of course we'll let you know as soon as we are able to submit our test files for approval.
Andy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dwhiffen
Posts: 7
|
| Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:19 am Post subject: |
|
|
Andy,
Any further news on this subject?
Cheers
Doug |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Andy Tindale
Posts: 2432
Location: Stroud |
| Posted: Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:34 am Post subject: |
|
|
We still haven't heard back from the testers and I'm getting rather concerned about what's going on. I've drafted a strongly worded email to CLG and AECOM to make it clear that these delays are not acceptable. I'll hopefully have better news by this time tomorrow.
Andy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dwhiffen
Posts: 7
|
| Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 4:24 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| No News yet on this one then? |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Andy Tindale
Posts: 2432
Location: Stroud |
| Posted: Thu Jan 13, 2011 6:43 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Not yet and so I've sent an email to CLG to complain about the terrible service and also to request that SBEM 3.5.a have its life extended to allow time for the new version to be approved and accreditation schemes and Landmark to be notified.
From our point of view this situation is completely unacceptable and I can only apologise to you and any other DesignBuilder SBEM users who are being inconvenienced by the uncertainty caused by these delays. I will of course let you know as soon as we have any news.
Andy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
dwhiffen
Posts: 7
|
| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:35 am Post subject: |
|
|
Thanks for your efforts Andy, lets hope they get this sorted soon, luckily coming at a quieter time of year for us.
Doug |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Andy Tindale
Posts: 2432
Location: Stroud |
| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 12:37 pm Post subject: |
|
|
I've tried emailing and phoning AECOM, CLG and now BRE but still no response from anyone. Not sure what more I can do... maybe banging my head on the wall will be more help!!
Andy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Andy Tindale
Posts: 2432
Location: Stroud |
| Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2011 2:47 pm Post subject: |
|
|
We've finally heard from CLG that they will be postponing the cut off for SBEM 3.5.a until at least 22 January to allow the testers to get the approvals process finished. This means that you can continue using DesignBuilder SBEM v2.3.5 for EPCs until then. We'll send out a newsletter with this info this afternoon.
Andy |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Andrew Bairstow
Site Admin
Posts: 343
Location: Birmingham, UK |
| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2011 8:03 am Post subject: |
|
|
DB v2.3.6 (SBEMv3.5.b) was approved for UK EPCs on 17th Jan and is now (unofficially) approved in Eire. The SEAI website should shortly be updated to reflect this.
Regards
Andrew
_________________
Andrew Bairstow
DesignBuilder Software |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Log in to check your private messages
Usergroups
