Recovery of Flood Damaged Buildings

A two day course tailored to meet the needs all those who wish to learn more about the successful and cost effective restoration of flood affected buildings.

Candidates will be given instruction on the practical and theoretical knowledge that is essential for those meeting the challenges posed by flooded structures. The course will explain the steps and processes that should be followed - from the moment that water has stopped entering the building through the drying and monitoring process to the formulation and execution of successful reinstatement statuaries.

 The training provided, is based on the principals that are laid out in the PCA code of practice. Surveyors, Insurers, Loss adjusters, Builders, Drying companies, and all other agencies that play an important role in the floor recovery process will derive great benefit from this new training opportunity. 

Day 1

• The process of flooding
• Immediate actions post flood
• Investigation
• Identification of latent defects
• Condensation
• Penetrating damp
• Rising damp
• Salt contamination
• Fungal decay
• Methods of moisture monitoring
• Reporting

Day 2

• Drying
• When is the building dry?
• Decontamination and cleaning
• Repair strategies / techniques
• Flood resilient repair
• Flood proofing
• Health and safety considerations
• The human effect of flooding

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Members Rates (Ex VAT) £265  Non-Members (Ex VAT) £330