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Latest News

Since Environmental Building Solutions was established in 1999, we have been surveying, monitoring, and analysing defects in numerous interesting and important landmark buildings throughout the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

Here we highlight a selection of case studies to illustrate some of the many interesting buildings we have been involved with and go into some detail about each project

Mar 4, 2024

Mould and Moisture Damage

Environmental Building Solutions Ltd (EBS) provide independent scientific advice and analysis on mould and other biological contaminants in buildings.

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Feb 28, 2024

Assessment of Decay in Timber Beams

Assessment of Decay in Timber Beams

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Jul 11, 2022

Moulds in Historic Buildings

Meeting energy performance and building regulation requirements can have unintended consequences for traditionally constructed buildings and the health of their occupants. 

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Jan 18, 2022

A New Year Summary

 

 

Last year we were kept busy with work coming from all corners of the UK and Ireland, including the Channel Islands. 

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May 28, 2021

Plaster Beetles/Psocids Infestation

EBS were asked to investigate plaster beetle infestation in new built apartments, which was causing the occupants some distress.

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Nov 9, 2020

EBS Ltd continue to be open for Business

During this current (second) lockdown, we would like to reassure all our clients that we continue to be open for business.

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Oct 9, 2020

Dry Rot and Timber Decay: Don’t Panic and Poison Yourself

 

 

Our Managing Director, Jagjit Singh PhD, has had an article printed in the Journal of Building Survey

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Sep 30, 2020

Nathan Paszylk has won another Tennis Tournament!

 

 

Nathan has won a Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club tournament, beating a very strong player in the final.

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Jul 22, 2020

Anyone for Tennis?

  

 

EBS Ltd are proud to have sponsored a talented young tennis player

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Jun 10, 2020

EBS Ltd are open for Business

Although our surveyors have been visiting certain sites throughout the lockdown, we are now stepping up our operation and are able to undertake surveys on a variety of different buildings as we gradually work towards a more normal service.

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Apr 27, 2020

Dry Rot, Timber Decay, Building Conservation, Thermal Imaging & our Resistograph

Prior to the Covid-19 Lockdown, EBS Ltd had an extremely busy spring.  

We are still working but restricting ourselves to buildings which do not require public transport to get to and buildings, which are not occupied.

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Mar 17, 2020

In response to the evolving circumstances surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak

EBS Ltd are following Public Health England guidelines and so far there has not been any impact on the services we are providing.  The situation is dynamic and could change quickly, so we are preparing for a number of scenarios

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Dec 3, 2019

EBS Ltd have had an article published in the Built Environment Journal: November – December 2019

 

 

Mould Guard: Barney Hatt Editor, Built Environment Journal RICS

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Nov 22, 2019

Our Director, Dr Jagjit Singh, was invited by the Royal Society of Ulster Architects, to deliver a lecture at Riddell Hall, Belfast

 

Dry Rot and Other Wood-Destroying Fungi: Their Occurrence, Biology, Pathology and Control

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Nov 4, 2019

First Aid at Work

 

 EBS Ltd are proud to announce, we have recently renewed our First Aid qualification.

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Oct 8, 2019

Environmental Hazardous Material Survey

Hidden Moulds, Indoor Air Quality & Dry Rot Discovery

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Sep 2, 2019

Timber Condition Survey, Borescope Inspections & Toxic Mould Survey

It’s been a while since our last news update, as we have been very busy with a variety of interesting projects.

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Jan 22, 2019

New Year 2019

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our clients, past and present, a healthy and prosperous 2019.

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Dec 21, 2018

“Croeso I’n swyddfa yng Nghymru!” (“Welcome to our office in Wales!”)


As well as our head office at Passenham Manor, near Milton Keynes and our second office, near Dorking, Surrey, we also have an office in Wales.

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Nov 14, 2018

Indoor Air Quality

Health, Comfort & Productivity in Buildings

EBS Ltd was asked to investigate complaints of ill health and reduced productivity of staff, linked to suspected poor air quality in a large local authority building.

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Oct 9, 2018

Fear not the domestic dry rot, it’s a very shy fungus

The Search for Wild Dry Rot Fungus (Serpula Lacrymans) In the Himalayas & Rockies

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Aug 3, 2018

Cloth Moth Infestation at Oxford Colleges

EBS Ltd was asked to investigate a clothes moth infestation (The common or webbing clothes moth, Tineola bisselliella) in the oxford Colleges.

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Jul 13, 2018

Hazardous Materials Contamination in Buildings

 

Monitoring, Sampling, Testing and Risk Assessment for Site Development & Refurbishment Works

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May 16, 2018

Dry Rot Survey

Fungal Timber Decay Inspection & Treatment

Dry Rot (Serpula lacrymans) fungus has occupied a specialised ecological niche in buildings in Europe with its unique biology, and is only known to occur in the wild in the Himalayas, where it was discovered by EBS founder Director Dr Singh. 

 

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Apr 24, 2018

Concrete Moisture Testing - Updated April 2020

We’ve updated Our Services page and here’s one of the new articles we’ve added.

Concrete Moisture Testing

An accurate Concrete Moisture Test is vital before installation of flooring or impermeable membranes to avoid the development of mould and eventual failure of finishes due to trapped moisture. 

 

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Mar 15, 2018

Luton Culture Hat District Cluster Project

Director of Environmental Building Solutions, Dr Jagjit Singh, was invited to give a talk at a Pecha Kucha meeting, (Hat District Funders Update) for Luton Culture Hat District Cluster Project.

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Jan 12, 2018

Assessment of Decay in Timber Beams - An Update

Using a RESISTOGRAPH Decay Detection Drill

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Oct 27, 2017

Expert Witness – Building Forensics

EBS Ltd has over 30 years of experience in building forensics and defect related litigation, in the role of specialist experts.

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Sep 11, 2017

ARA Conference

ARA Conference (Archive & Records Association UK & Ireland)

This September 2017, Dr Jagjit Singh was invited to give a presentation to the ARA annual conference. http://conference.archives.org.uk

 

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Aug 14, 2017

Historic Timbers Preserved around the Globe

Our leading timber pathologist and wood scientist, Mr Huw Lloyd and world renowned building mycologist and building pathologist, Dr Jagjit Singh, proudly save historic timbers around the globe for future generations to appreciate these remarkable structures.

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Apr 5, 2017

Damp & Moisture Problems in Buildings Part Two

Risk Assessment, Damp, Moisture & Mould in Concrete Floors 

Non-destructive Testing, Environmental Monitoring and Cost Effective Solutions

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Mar 24, 2017

Red Nose Day Feel Good Party

EBS Ltd was extremely pleased to host a feel good party to raise funds for Red Nose Day.

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Mar 6, 2017

Damp & Moisture Problems in Buildings Part One

Rising Damp & Penetrating Damp

Environmentally Friendly Solutions

 

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Jan 10, 2017

Wishing everyone a very happy, healthy and prosperous new year.

 

We had a very busy end to 2016, with work coming from all corners of the UK and Ireland, including the Channel Islands and Germany.  One of our Directors made expeditions to the Rocky Mountains in Canada and the Himalayas in India to further our ongoing research into the origins and spread of dry rot and to advance our knowledge in understanding of its biology and pathology.

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Aug 22, 2016

Multidisciplinary Conference for Building Health Practitioners

In July, EBS Ltd was delighted to present a complimentary Multidisciplinary Conference for Building Health Practitioners, held in the historic Tythe Barn at Passenham Manor.

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May 18, 2016

Multidisciplinary Conference for Building Health Practitioners on Wednesday 6th July 2016

We are delighted to present an in house complimentary Multidisciplinary Conference for Building Health Practitioners on Wednesday 6th July 2016, from 09.00 – 16.30 at The Tythe Barn, Passenham Manor.

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Mar 7, 2016

The Swiss Cottage - Civic Trust AABC Awards

The Swiss Cottage won a Civic Trust AABC Commendation.  One of nine national winners, of which one received an Award and the others (including The Swiss Cottage) each a Commendation.

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Feb 23, 2016

Spring Newsletter

 

 

An Update on our Services for 2016

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Dec 3, 2015

Bostrichid Beetle is found in furniture imported from the USA for sale in the UK

EBS Ltd was recently asked to inspect furniture imported from the USA for sale in the UK.   

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Oct 27, 2015

Monitoring Fire and Flood Damaged Buildings - Updated April 2020

EBS Ltd have been involved with a range of fire and flood damaged buildings, carrying out environmental monitoring, hazardous materials and mould risk assessment, moisture distribution, fungal infestation, decay and forensic investigations.  

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May 5, 2015

Investigating Arsenic Contamination in Historic Buildings

 

An Aspect of Site Hazard Assessment – An Essential Service

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Apr 15, 2015

Mould Facts and Fiction, avoiding Liability by successfully Identifying, Preventing and Treating’.

 

 

EBS Ltd invited to speak at a seminar held at the Les Cotils Centre, Guernsey.

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Mar 31, 2015

Timber Condition Survey of the northwest transept roof of Canterbury Cathedral.

EBS Ltd recently carried out a Timber Condition Survey of the Northwest Transept Roof of Canterbury Cathedral.

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Mar 11, 2015

Talks in March 2015

Understanding and Diagnosing Damp in Historic Buildings

Environmentally Sustainable Solutions

By Dr. Jagjit Singh BSc MSc PhD FSB FRSPH FRSA

Director, Environmental Building Solutions Ltd.

 

Demonstration of Equipment & Instrumentation

By Mr Huw Lloyd BSc

Technical Director, Environmental Building Solutions Ltd.

 

MOULD FACTS & FICTION

Avoiding Liability by Successfully Identifying, Preventing and Treating

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Oct 28, 2014

Pigeon Infestation & Health Hazards in Buildings

Feral pigeons (Columbia livia var. domestica) can be a nuisance and may cause significant damage to buildings.  If feral pigeons take up residence within a disused property they can seriously damage the interior historic fabric, contents and finishes.  It is vital to take measures to minimise pigeon activity in and around buildings in order to avoid additional maintenance issues and significant problems for renovation projects.

  

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Jul 14, 2014

How to deal with the aftermath of Flooding and prevent hazardous Mould Growth


EBS Ltd has years of experience in advising owners of flood damaged buildings and ensuring the drying out process is carefully managed to minimise damage and potential health problems, that can be caused by the formation of mould.

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Nov 15, 2013

Site Hazard Assessment – An Essential Service - Updated April 2020

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EBS Ltd  has been successfully carrying out inspections of buildings and building sites, to protect operatives, visitors and occupants from exposing themselves or others to hidden hazards and potential dangers. 

 

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Oct 8, 2013

Eradication of Dry Rot in a Large Grade 11* Listed Building

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Environmental Building Solutions are currently inspecting a large Grade 11* Listed building for dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) outbreaks. It had most recently been used as a bingo hall and since then been vacant for about 6 years. During this time its flamboyant interior has deteriorated badly.

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Sep 12, 2013

Resistograph use to detect Decay and examine the stability of our much loved ancient Trees

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Environmental Building Solutions are currently inspecting a large Grade 11* Listed building for dry rot (Serpula lacrymans) outbreaks. It had most recently been used as a bingo hall and since then been vacant for about 6 years. During this time its flamboyant interior has deteriorated badly.

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Jul 30, 2013

Moisture in Concrete Floors

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Moisture trapped in concrete floors due to a failure in building services, plumbing, under floor heating or by flooding can lead to disastrous consequences, if not appropriately dealt with. This article provides you with an update on some of our successful case studies.

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Jun 4, 2013

Royal Hospital Chelsea

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EBS was asked to inspect the timber floors and to test for structural timber decay. In particular we were asked to examine the hidden, built in beam ends in the walls. A RESISTOGRAPH decay detection drill was used to carry out the timber testing.

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May 14, 2013

Royal Hospital and Nurses' Home, Wolverhampton 

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EBS was commissioned to carry out a detailed diagnostic, non-destructive, Mould, Mycoflora and Environmental Survey, at the Royal Hospital and Nurses' Home in Wolverhampton, forming an Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessment.

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Apr 17, 2013

Royal William Yard, Plymouth – Ancient Scheduled Monument

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During a period of more than 10 years, EBS conducted a detailed diagnostic, non-destructive, environmental inspection of the Brewhouse, Slaughter House, Stone House, Mills Bakery and all the other buildings at Royal William Yard, Plymouth.

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Mar 30, 2013

Swiss Garden, Bedfordshire (in Progress)

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Swiss Garden in Bedfordshire has a range of listed structures and buildings. They have been awarded Heritage Lottery Funding for refurbishment works and have commissioned EBS to survey the fabric and to perform environmental monitoring.

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Feb 2, 2013

Fen Drayton, Cambridgeshire. Rising Damp

Swiss Garden in Bedfordshire has a range of listed structures and buildings. They have been awarded Heritage Lottery Funding for refurbishment works and have commissioned EBS to survey the fabric and to perform environmental monitoring.

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