All articles by Neil Jefferson
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CommentHow well do we measure the performance gap?
The performance gap tests that we used, according to research from 2007, may be flawed. It’s an area of concern for those looking to comply with Part L.
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CommentTechnology is a wonderful thing - but only if you know how to use it
Research into consumer attitudes to low and zero carbon technologies reveals contains some important lessons for the industry
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CommentWe need to know all ventilation systems are safe
New research has highlighted concerns over MVHR (mechanical ventilation with heat recovery), showing the need for clarity across the industry
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CommentAfter the Code for Sustainable Homes
If it is to be wound down, how will the issues included in the code be dealt with in future?
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CommentThis is a critical time for low-carbon housing policy
There are a number of political balls in the air and this is a critical period
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CommentWe'll need suitably skilled workers to maintain growth
The housing sector may be witnessing a recovery but with growth comes challenges
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CommentNeil Jefferson on building sustainable homes
Building truly sustainable new buildings isn’t just about regulations
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CommentOverheating: It's getting hot in here …
Neil Jefferson, director of the NHBC and chief executive of the Zero Carbon Hub
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CommentTackling the energy performance challenge
Neil Jefferson, director of the NHBC and chief executive of the Zero Carbon Hub
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CommentIs there a place for Passivhaus in the UK?
NHBC director and Zero Carbon Hub chief executive Neil Jefferson questions whether the UK is as suitable for Passivhaus homes as its continental neighbours
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CommentNeil Jefferson on the prospects for zero carbon in 2013
Clarity from government on policy issues is needed to make 2013 the year we start to deliver targets and standards for new-build homes
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NewsWhy the Zero Carbon Hub is new-build sustainability's best hope
The chief executive of the new public-private partnership says industry collaboration will be key