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 the Best Website category - with its site, www.property-care.org

Based in Huntingdon, the PCA represents the UK’s structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and structural repair sectors.

The Association has developed an informative and easy to use website, with information about the trade body, its work and members.

Yasmin Chopin, PCA Executive Director, said:  “We were delighted with the result.

“The site caters for anyone interested in property matters, from householders to property professionals and DIY enthusiasts to trained craftsmen.

“It also features on-line video content, a comprehensive list of the PCA’s training and events programme, an up-to-the-minute news section, and areas for homeowners, property professionals and PCA members.”

Details can also be accessed on the newly developed CPDs (Continual Professional Development courses) provided by the PCA and endorsed by RIBA (the Royal Institute of British Architects).

Another special feature of the website is the What Lies Beneath? microsite which focuses on the benefits a basement conversion can offer – bringing together a wealth of information within one easy-to-navigate web page.

The site can be accessed at www.property-care.org/basementconversions. Viewers will find in-depth technical background data, case studies, a short video and images.