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1/04/2010 - Property Care Association Presents Awards for Building Preservation
International cricketer Alec Stewart bowled over guests as the keynote speaker at the Property Care Association’s annual awards. Alec’s career spanned 20 years in County and International cricket – and with 133 Test Caps, he is England's most capped Test cricketer of all time. The awards ...
30/03/2010 - New Structural Waterproofing Workshop from the PCA
Methods and maintenance of different structural waterproofing systems are being covered in a new course offered by the Property Care Association (PCA). The one-day course, entitled Practical Aspects of Structural Waterproofing, targets property and building professionals who want to understand ...
8/02/2010 - Seek Level Best Advice for Basements as Groundwater Takes its Toll
The decline in traditional industry has had an unexpected result in some areas – with rising groundwater being blamed for flooded basements and properties in cities across England. Rising groundwater levels have been reported in Birmingham, Central London, Liverpool and other UK cities since ...
5/01/2010 - Training Course Tackles Curse of Condensation
The problem of condensation is being put under the spotlight by a leading trade body, in a course targeted at property and construction professionals. The Property Care Association is to hold a workshop in March giving guidance and information on recognising the causes and providing remedies for ...
4/01/2010 - Timber Preservation Features in Winter Edition of PCA Magazine
The challenge of protecting and preserving timber in buildings is featured in the latest edition of Property Care, a magazine aimed at professionals in the property world. The Property Care Association (PCA), the trade body for the building preservation industry, launched the full colour ...
9/12/2009 - New Code of Practice for the Recovery of Flood Damaged Buildings available to Assist with Cumbria Restoration
Insurance executives, surveyors, loss adjusters and other property professionals involved in restoration projects in Cumbria can access a new code of practice for the recovery of flood damaged buildings. Building preservation trade body The Property Care Association (PCA) has developed the new ...
9/12/2009 - Get Expert Advice Urges Trade Body in Cumbrian Flood Aftermath
A trade body representing the building preservation industry is urging property and home owners in Cumbria to get in touch for professional advice following the recent floods. Those affected by water damage should get expert help on how to care for their homes in the aftermath of the flood, ...
27/11/2009 - Alec Stewart on the Ball at PCA Awards
International cricketer Alec Stewart will be guest speaker at the Property Care Association’s annual awards. Alec’s career spans 20 years in County and International cricket – and with 133 Test Caps, he is England's most capped Test cricketer of all time. The awards will be presented at ...
18/11/2009 - New Code of Practice for the Recovery of Flood Damaged Buildings Launched
Building preservation trade body The Property Care Association (PCA) has developed a new code of practice for flood damaged buildings. The move comes after research from the PCA revealed a gap in technical information available to property professionals on the subject. Available for free ...
4/11/2009 - Get Expert Advice urges Trade Body in Scottish Floods Aftermath
A trade body representing the flood damage repair industry is urging property and home owners in Scotland to get in touch for professional advice following the recent floods. The Property Care Association (PCA) suggests householders affected by water damage get expert help on how to care for ...
2/11/2009 - PCA offers Property Health Tips for National Maintenance Week
The Property Care Association – the trade body for building preservation in the UK – has drawn up a list of easy steps householders can take to stop winter taking its toll on their homes in line with National Maintenance Week. Running from 20 to 27 November, National Maintenance Week is an ...
23/10/2009 - Flood Restoration CPD Delivered by PCA
Property professionals are invited to attend a free event where the Property Care Association (PCA) is delivering its new RIBA-approved CPD covering flood restoration. As well as being of interest to architects, the CPD is aimed at a wide-range of people working in the property sector, including ...
19/10/2009 - New Telephone Number for the PCA
The Property Care Association (PCA) has changed its telephone number to 0844 375 4301. All queries to the trade body, which represents the building preservation industry, should be made to this new number or to the Association’s website www.property-care.org Noted for its training and ...
19/10/2009 - Condensation Covered in PCA Magazine
The problem of condensation is covered in-depth in the latest issue of a new magazine aimed at professionals in the property world - launched by a leading trade organisation. The Property Care Association (PCA), the trade body for the building preservation industry, covers the topic in its third ...
18/09/2009 - Low Cost Meeting Venue at Huntingdon
Trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) offers business and organisations an economical option when looking for low-cost room hire in Huntingdon. Recently, the PCA opened a new training centre for its building maintenance courses. When no courses take place the trade body can offer the ...
21/08/2009 - Structural Waterproofing Training from the Property Care Association
The Property Care Association (PCA) is holding a course in Structural Waterproofing from 8 – 10 September at its specialist training facility in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. The three day course is aimed at those involved in diagnosing problems with water entering buildings from below ground ...
11/08/2009 - PCA Reminder to change the specs
Property professionals are being urged to update their records relating to enquiries over building protection and preservation. Noted for its training and technical expertise, The Property Care Association (PCA) represents the UK’s structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, ...
3/08/2009 - PCA at Top Trade Awards
A Cambridgeshire-based trade body’s website, which offers a comprehensive range of information relating to building maintenance, has been named one of the best in the country. The Property Care Association (PCA), was a finalist in the Trade Association Forum’s Best Practice Awards 2009 - in ...
8/07/2009 - Sarah Beeny's House Rescue TV Show
Members of the public - is your dream home turning into a living nightmare? Have you discovered problems in your home such as damp, dry rot, leaks, flooding, blocked drains, infestations, cracked walls or worse? Are you thinking about renovating but need to do serious repair work first? Sarah ...
30/06/2009 - The PCA - Offering an Educated Approach to Rising Damp
The Property Care Association (PCA) – a member of Trustmark, the Government-backed scheme to find trusted tradespeople - has been in existence for almost 80 years, formerly as the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA) and during this time much academic research and ...
24/06/2009 - Partnership to Offer free NVQ and CSCS card to PCA Members
The Property Care Association (PCA) has teamed up with training organisation T-Centrix - one of the UK’s biggest providers of fully funded training - to provide members of the trade body with the chance of some free tuition. The NVQ level 2 in Insulation and Building Treatments, which includes ...
24/06/2009 - PCA Shortlisted for Top Trade Award
A trade body’s website offering a comprehensive range of information relating to building maintenance has been nominated for a prestigious award. www.property-care.org has been short listed by the Trade Association Forum in its Best Practice Awards programme for 2009. It is the website of the ...
17/06/2009 - PCA Training for Surveyors
Property professionals working with damp problems or timber infestations are being invited to attend a Property Care Association (PCA) training course in September. The trade body’s three day course is suitable for surveyors requiring general knowledge of potential issues surrounding damp ...
17/06/2009 - Basement Conversions under the Spotlight in PCA Magazine
Basement conversions take prominence in the latest issue of a new magazine aimed at professionals in the property world, launched by a leading trade organisation. The Property Care Association (PCA), the trade body for the building preservation agency, issued the first edition of the full colour ...
16/06/2009 - Guidance for Service of Drained Cavity Waterproofing Systems Launched
A new code of practice relating to basement waterproofing systems has been drawn up by the Property Care Association. The technical guide relates to drained cavity waterproofing systems – commonly known as type C waterproofing systems. These systems allow water to flow freely through a cavity ...
1/06/2009 - New CPDs Developed by Building Maintenance Trade Body
The Property Care Association (PCA) has developed new RIBA-approved CPDs covering key issues in building protection and preservation for property professionals. Two CPDs have been introduced, offering technical expertise on two topics, Flood Remediation, and The Treatment of Rising Damp and the ...
23/04/2009 - Property Care Association Presents Awards for Building Preservation
The PCA Awards were presented at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, and were open exclusively to members of the Association – the trade body representing the UK’s structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and structural ...
7/04/2009 - Dig Deep for Home Improvement Month
April is Home Improvement Month and a leading trade body is urging people to think about the possibilities of a basement conversion this Spring. Despite the economic downturn the Property Care Association (PCA) - the trade body representing professionals in the structural waterproofing industry ...
11/03/2009 - Inspired Leadership and Environmental Issues on the Agenda at PCA Conference
Climate change, the environment and inspirational leadership are all on the agenda for delegates attending the Property Care Association’s annual conference. The popular annual event is being held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham on 20 March. Entrepreneur ...
11/03/2009 - Cambs Training Centre Opens - With Local Business Benefits
The Property Care Association (PCA) held an open day to launch its new training centre, which is available as a low cost meeting room for Cambridgeshire businesses. Huntingdon Mayor, Councillor Saeed Akhtar officially opened the Property Care Association’s (PCA) new facility at the trade ...
20/02/2009 - Basement Conversions - What Lies Beneath?
As the economic downturn takes it toll on house sales, a leading trade body has launched a new free online resource centre to highlight the space that a basement conversion can free-up. What Lies Beneath? brings together a wealth of information within one easy-to-navigate web page, to show what ...
18/02/2009 - Inspired Leadership and Environmental Issues on the Agenda at PCA Conference
Climate change, the environment and inspirational leadership are all on the agenda for delegates attending the Property Care Association’s annual conference. The popular annual event is being held at the Hilton Metropole Hotel, National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham on 20 March. Entrepreneur ...
16/02/2009 - TrustMark Boost for PCA Members
Property Care Association members are receiving a valuable boost from the organisation’s status as a member of the Government’s TrustMark scheme. Details of PCA member companies were viewed 2,805 times in January by people and companies searching for a reliable tradesperson via the TrustMark ...
26/01/2009 - New Dedicated Training Suite for Property Care Association
Building maintenance trade body the Property Care Association has opened a dedicated training centre at its Cambridgeshire headquarters. The Huntingdon based Property Care Association (PCA) trains hundreds of people from property professionals to DIY enthusiasts each year. They have created a ...
19/12/2008 - Technical Training from Building Preservation Trade Body
A trade association representing the UK’s building maintenance sector has produced a guide to its training courses. For the first time, The Property Care Association (PCA) – which incorporates the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA) - has launched a new training ...
17/12/2008 - PCA Welcomes Greater Transparency on Scottish Home Sales
New rules which give Scottish homebuyers comprehensive information for the first time have been welcomed by leading building maintenance trade body, the Property Care Association (PCA). The new Home Report system places the onus on the seller to provide a detailed survey – and the information ...
11/11/2008 - Five Point Plan to Stop the Rot Setting in for National Maintenance Week
With National Maintenance Week looming, the Property Care Association – the trade body for building preservation in the UK – has drawn up a list of easy steps householders can take to stop winter taking its toll on their homes. Running from 21 to 28 November, National Maintenance Week is an ...
21/10/2008 - Get Expert Advice Urges Trade Body in Morpeth Flood Aftermath
A trade body representing the flood damage repair industry is urging property and home owners in Morpeth to get in touch for professional advice following the recent floods. The Property Care Association (PCA) suggests householders affected by water damage get expert help on how to care for ...
21/10/2008 - Trade Body Awards Launched for Building Preservation
Building preservation trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has launched its first ever awards programme. Members of the PCA – which represents the UK’s structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and structural maintenance sectors – are being ...
9/10/2008 - Technician's Training from the Property Care Association
Technical training in damp proofing and timber treatment skills is being offered by experts at the Property Care Association, the trade body for building preservation. The Technicians’ Training Course is a one and a half day course, with an optional exam held on the afternoon of the second ...
30/09/2008 - Cavity Wall Tie Repair Spotlighted by Proprty Care Association
A chance to learn about cavity wall tie repair is being offered in a new course from experts at the Property Care Association, the trade body for building preservation. The one day workshop in Northampton on November 26 has been added to the PCA’s extensive training portfolio for the first ...
3/09/2008 - Property Care Association at The Homebuilding and Renovation Show
From watertight basement conversions, through to advice on damp in buildings, The Property Care Association (PCA) is on hand at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show 2008 to offer delegates expert advice on a broad range of subjects in building preservation. Representatives from the PCA will join ...
2/09/2008 - Workshop Highlights Timber Resin Repair Work
An opportunity to learn more about timber resin repair techniques is on offer from the Property Care Association, the trade body for building preservation. The training is in response to an increase in contractors carrying out specialist timber resin repair work. Attendees will learn how repairs ...
21/08/2008 - Property Care Association Urges Customers to Beware of Rogue Traders
The Property Care Association was today (Thurs 21 Aug) invited on to BBC Radio 4’s You and Yours to talk about the damp-proofing industry. Steve Hodgson, technical director of the PCA, explained on the show how important it was to get a comprehensive survey, if householders discover problems ...
13/08/2008 - Structural Waterproofing Training from The Property Care Association
Specialist training courses in structural waterproofing are being held by The Property Care Association, the trade body for building preservation. Two three day courses are being held at the association’s Northampton training centre in September and October. Delegates study the principles of ...
29/07/2008 - Trade Body Launches New Group to Tackle Flood Remediation
The Property Care Association (PCA) – the UK trade body representing the industry dealing with water damage in buildings – has launched a new group focused on the issue of flood remediation. A broad range of industry representatives working with flooding and its effects on homeowners and ...
29/07/2008 - Property Care Association Signs up to Anti-Cowboy Campaign
A leading trade association has pledged its support for an initiative designed to rope in cowboy operators. The Property Care Association (PCA), which represents the UK’s building preservation industry, is backing TrustMark’s latest campaign, which is highlighting to the public how rogue ...
18/07/2008 - Property Care Experts to Offer New Course on Dampness Monitoring
With UK weather conditions presenting a continuous threat of flooding, a new course to monitor dampness in buildings has been developed by the Property Care Association. The course aims to improve expertise among organisations including loss adjusters, insurers, housing associations, specialist ...
16/06/2008 - Dundee Duo takes Top Honours
Two men working for a Dundee building preservation company have been honoured at a top industry event. The work of Steve Ferrier and John Shaw, was recognised by the Property Care Association (PCA) at its annual conference, held at Wembley Stadium. Both men work at Intona, located in Fairfield ...
11/06/2008 - Curse of Condensation Tackled in New Course
The growing problem of condensation is being put under the spotlight by a leading trade association. The Property Care Association is to hold a workshop in September giving guidance on how to deal with condensation and damp. The course is being held at the PCA’s Northampton training centre on ...
11/06/2008 - Staines Surveyor takes Top Honours
A surveying professional working for a Staines-based building preservation company has been honoured at a top industry event. The work of Neil Thompson, who lives in Camberley, was recognised by the Property Care Association (PCA) at its annual conference, held at Wembley Stadium. Neil Thompson, ...
11/06/2008 - Glossop Father and Son Team Honoured
A father and son team from Glossop saw their work in the building preservation industry rewarded at a top industry event. George Hockey and his son James, 30, were each honoured by the Property Care Association (PCA) at its annual conference, held at Wembley Stadium. Both men work at Trace, ...
30/05/2008 - When to Call the Experts - and Stop the Rot Setting in
This article first appeared www.redoityourself.com/ Protecting homes from water is a vital part of home maintenance. Effective drainage and guttering, watertight roofing and efficient pointing can all work together to protect properties from the outside – but when does the appearance of damp ...
23/05/2008 - PCA Spring Conference
PCA members were treated to the fabulous surroundings of the new Wembley Stadium, when the trade body held its 2008 Spring Conference at the impressive venue. From a rooms with a view over the famous sports ground, speakers tackled a number of varied and motivational topics. Richard Rogerson of ...
28/04/2008 - PCA Spring Conference is Wembley Bound
The history of concrete and factors surrounding its deterioration will be addressed at the spring conference of The Property Care Association – the trade body representing the UK’s building preservation sector. Richard Rogerson, of the Sandberg Laboratories Group, will give a talk entitled ...
11/04/2008 - New 'Promise' from PCA for Homeowners
Homeowners looking for a professional tradesperson to carry out building preservation work have been given an added level of reassurance under a new guarantee scheme launched by the Property Care Association (PCA). The Association has launched PCA Promise, a new type of warranty which covers ...
10/04/2008 - New Benefits Aid PCA Members
A leading trade association has secured a deal to provide free health and safety and legal services support for its members. The Property Care Association – which represents the damp-proofing, timber preservation, structural waterproofing and structural maintenance industries – has teamed up ...
10/04/2008 - Home Reports
PCA Advice on Scottish Home Report Plans The trade body representing the building preservation industry in Scotland is urging homeowners to seek professional advice when obtaining a survey before attempting to sell their homes. The Scottish Government has confirmed it will introduce the Home ...
28/02/2008 - Property Care Association Warns Customers to Beware of Rogue Traders
Home owners are being urged to call in the experts before getting work done to combat damp problems. The summer floods have left thousands of properties across the UK vulnerable to damp and dry rot. Now experts at the Property Care Association (PCA) say customers must beware of cowboy operators. ...
22/02/2008 - New appointment at trade assocation
The Property Care Association, which represents the building preservation industry in the UK, has appointed two industry professionals to senior roles. Mark Edwards, managing director of Timberwise, is now acting chairman and Martin Hughes, of Yorkshire Damp Course, acting deputy chairman of the ...
22/02/2008 - Charting client change toll on the home
Climate change could be dealing a blow to properties across the UK according to a leading UK trade body. The Property Care Association (PCA) has been investigating how global warming could cause an increase in the cases of dry rot and wood-boring insects in homes across the country. They've ...