Breaking News: Elmhurst Purchase SuperHeat Software
Elmhurst are pleased to announce the purchase of SuperHeat software.
An agreement has been reached between Elmhurst and Survey Design Associates, both Tony Bryer Director of SDA, and Stephen O’Hara, Managing Director of EES are delighted with this development, which will allow SuperHeat users avenues to continue to work in this evolving environment and affords SuperHeat users the opportunity, should they wish to, to produce Energy Performance Certificates for Building Regulation purposes.
We are currently in the process of contacting all SuperHeat users, to inform you of the opportunities that this amalgamation may offer you.
This doesn’t affect existing Elmhurst users in any way, except that a number of Building Control Bodies will be switching from SuperHeat to Elmhurst Systems and hence should further assist Elmhurst Users in your dealings with a wider number of Building Control Bodies. This now means the vast majority of BCBs in the United Kingdom will be users of the Elmhurst Design Software System.
Quick Background on Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd:
Elmhurst Energy Systems Ltd has an unrivalled reputation in the provision of SAP software solutions to customers across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. We have over 20 years technical expertise in this industry, which enables us to provide all the solutions required in this constantly evolving environment. We attend and contribute to all relevant Communities and Local Government (CLG) meetings in England and Wales, also lending the same support and advice to Scottish Buildings Standards Agency (SBSA) in Scotland and the Department for Finance and Personnel (DFPNI) in NI. We are exceptionally placed to provide the necessary tools to be able to provide Building Regulation/Standards Calculations and the now mandatory Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
Energy Performance Certificates for new build dwellings:
The role of a SAP assessor has now been expanded and developers will require not only Building Regulation/Standards Calculations but also EPCs, which will be required to be made available to all potential purchasers of dwellings.
In order to produce an EPC in England & Wales and Northern Ireland, an individual must be a registered member of a Government approved Accreditation Scheme such as that operated by Elmhurst Energy Systems. The role of the Accreditation Scheme is to ensure that all EPCs are produced by persons who are appropriately qualified, insured and subject to strict independent quality standards.
In Scotland we are currently in negotiations with SBSA to develop a Section 6 approved Certifier of Design Scheme, which we hope to launch shortly.
Member States roll out of EPCs
The EU directive means that EPCs On-Construction must be implemented throughout England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland no later than 4th January 2009. The next stage of this implementation introduces EPCs from 6th April 2008 in England and Wales for all new buildings on completion of construction. It is expected that Northern Ireland will follow shortly, possibly in May or June 2008. Scotland already allows the production of EPCs from SAP Software, and Elmhurst will launch our official ‘Certifiers of Design Scheme’ shortly.
What this ultimately means to all SuperHeat Software Users:
1. Your SuperHeat software will continue to function, and all users whose update cover expired at the end of December 2007 or are still current will receive the updated 6.3 version via the download when the BRE approve this latest version.
2. Elmhurst will continue to support SuperHeat Software until your expiry date and if you have any technical queries or problems with the software please use the following Helpline details:
08700 850 499 or alternatively 01455 883 259 OR
Email to superheat@elmhurstenergy.co.uk
3. SuperHeat software will be superseded by the Elmhurst Design Software following the end of all current annual license agreements; which will ensure all users continue to be compliant with future regulations and industry developments including the production of EPCs, Code for Sustainable Homes, Zero Carbon 2016 target where appropriate.
Finally we are pleased to bring all current SuperHeat customers into the Elmhurst Group and we look forward to providing you with excellent service and solutions in the upcoming months and years. By becoming part of our group, you now have more options available to you and these are specifically clarified by clicking here