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 Preservation of Timber.

As well as being of interest to architects, the CPDs are aimed at a wide-range of people working in the property sector, including surveyors, construction managers, local authority and social housing professionals, facilities managers and heritage specialists.

The Flood Remediation CPD covers post flood investigations, repair strategies, the recognition and avoidance of problems, as well as the ‘designing in’ of flood resilience.

The Treatment of Rising Damp and Preservation of Timber outlines the
strengths and limitations of damp diagnostic procedures, introduces the latest materials used for the treatment of rising dampness in buildings, and also gives details of modern methods used for damp cellar and basement conversion.

A brief history of timber preservation and the latest treatment formulations, together with the control of dry rot/fungal decay in accordance with BRE Digests are also covered.

Noted for its training and technical expertise, The Property Care Association (PCA) represents the UK’s structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and structural repair sectors.

It incorporates the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association (BWPDA), which has been in formation for more than 75 years.

PCA training is a key role of the trade body and underpins its reputation as a major educational provider. The Association already has a well-established training programme that has operated for decades.

Yasmin Chopin, PCA executive director, said:  “The PCA is recognised across the UK for its technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the building preservation sector.

“The introduction of these CPDs to the services we already offer reinforces that position.”