EBS staff has been involved with research and development work in investigations, analysis and monitoring of historic buildings, to develop strategies for environmental control and sustainable conservation solutions. EBS also carried out research and development work on moulds and health, house dust mite and health implications, allergy problems in buildings, indoor air quality, and biodeterioration of building materials.

Research and development work has been undertaken in the following sectors;

• Dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) and wet rots infestation
• Woodworm (Anobium punctatum) and death watch beetle (Xestobium rufovillosum)
• Timber infestation and decay
• Indoor air quality and health implications
• Dust ingress and health implications
• Duct work corrosion, indoor air quality
• Rising damp and penetrating damp
• Dampness in solid floors
• Moisture, condensation and damp
• Mould infestation and health implications
• Toxic mould assessment and health implications
• Sick building syndrome and heath implications
• Allergic reactions in buildings
• Odours and smells in buildings & health implications