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ESC Learning, the Environment Study Centre, welcomes the launch of new national sector guidance placing building pathology, professional competence and resident safety at...
Damp, mould and condensation are among the most common issues affecting historic and traditional buildings, yet they are often misdiagnosed. In many cases,...
One of the biggest misconceptions surrounding the Building Safety Act is that it only affects high-rise residential buildings. That is not really true....
ESC Learning has announced a new strategic training partnership with the UK Centre for Mould Safety (UKCMS), part of the Indoor Air Aware...
In recent years, a number of organisations have begun promoting damp and mould certification or competency schemes, claiming to demonstrate the competence of...
With the introduction of Awaab’s Law, social housing providers face increasing pressure to ensure that damp and mould problems are not only identified...
Successful retrofit projects depend on identifying moisture risks early and managing them throughout assessment, design, construction, and occupancy. Retrofitting existing buildings is essential...
Heritage buildings are often portrayed as an environmental problem associated with poor energy performance, higher heating demand, and the challenge of meeting modern...
Mould is rarely “just a cleaning problem”. In most buildings, it’s a sign that moisture is building up faster than it can escape,...
