We are delighted to be able to report that the working groups attached to the UKCMB are now beginning to start work again. The slow start of this organisation and its associated projects was in part the result the tragic loss of our friend and colleague Neil May late last Read the full article…
Last Sunday saw the official end to the Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project with University College London. The project set out to see if it was possible to develop a tool that would accurately and reliably give professional surveyors unambiguous information on the causes of mould in any building. Based Read the full article…
A parliamentary white paper for healthy homes and buildings released last year, claimed the effects of poor housing in the UK on the NHS is estimated to cost £2.5 billion per annum! The PCA appreciates that provision of adequate ventilation is fundamental to providing a healthy indoor environment. Guidance on Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Homes Act 2018 – Is Dampness Back in the Spotlight? Glyphosate ‘on trial’ in the US Call for Papers – Be a part of the Conversation Regional Meetings – Thanks to all who Attended! **Members Only** PCA attends RICS Leaders Forum Environment Agency Read the full article…
[February 2018] National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has set out its schedule of training for 2018, which supports public sector professionals with targeted programmes to manage their housing stock. The PCA has invested significant resources in developing a comprehensive portfolio of courses throughout the year in areas Read the full article…
[January 2018] The Property Care Association has appointed a building research academic to undertake pioneering research into air quality in UK homes. Dr Paula Lopez-Arce joins the Property Care Association (PCA) as part of an ongoing Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) between the trade body and the University College London Institute Read the full article…
[January 2018] A training programme developed by a national trade body gives specifiers and contractors the insight to tackle the raising number of reported cases of mould growth and condensation in UK homes. The Property Care Association’s (PCA) Residential Ventilation Masterclass gives a broad-based overview of the key issues in Read the full article…
National trade body the Property Care Association is calling for research and academic papers to present at an international event focused on a major issue currently affecting UK properties – excess moisture in buildings. The PCA’s 2018 International Residential Ventilation & Preservation of Buildings Conference takes place on the 14th Read the full article…
[November 2017] The Property Care Association (PCA) says that the mix of rain throughout the summer combined with mild temperatures has provided the right conditions for wet rot and dry rot to flourish this year. If left untreated, wet rot and dry rot can cause wood to lose its strength – and Read the full article…
[October 2017] As darker evenings loom and temperatures drop, homes across the UK are gearing up for condensation season, one of the most common property issues to emerge at this time of year. Condensation on windows is especially noticeable in the Autumn – so much so that it is often Read the full article…
[February 2017] A national trade body is reporting a surge in the levels of excess moisture in properties across the UK. The Property Care Association (PCA), says many of its 400 members across the UK are encountering higher levels of humidity and wetness in homes. According to the association, a Read the full article…
[January 2017] HOUSEHOLDERS affected by issues with damp are being urged to consider failed or compromised insulation as a possible cause. The retrofit insulation industry grew rapidly on the back of government subsidies and property experts say some contractors have allowed standards to slip in the chase for grant funding. Read the full article…
As the nights draw on and temperatures drop, some householders across the country will start to enter condensation season, where windows turn steamy and excess water forms in droplets across their homes. For those affected by the problem, help is at hand with a free online guide from national Read the full article…
A national trade association has launched a new group focused on improving the air quality of buildings in the UK. The Property Care Association (PCA) has seen levels of moisture in buildings surge in recent years, leading to issues including poor air quality, condensation, dampness and mould. It says the Read the full article…
The Property Care Association (PCA) and one of the UK’s most prestigious universities are joining forces to carry out a comprehensive study into the problem of excess moisture in the built environment. Dampness and condensation in homes can have a major effect on the structure of properties and the comfort and Read the full article…
A new training programme dedicated to the emerging issue of problematic retrofit insulation is being launched this month. The Property Care Association (PCA) has reported a growing number of issues created by a lack of quality in the design and installation of retrofit insulation. Now, in response to the issue, the Read the full article…
As the lid slowly comes off the ill-conceived but well intentioned Green Deal and Eco schemes, we should try and consider the fallout and potential problems. What does this really mean for those who have been sold the benefit of subsidised cavity wall insulation? Video: Tackling problem retrofit insulation The retrofit industry Read the full article…
Published in Planning & Building Control Today on 11th April 2016 – page 124 Steve Hodgson, Chief Executive of The Property Care Association argues that buildings, irrespective of when they were built and with what, need to find the right balance between energy efficiency, comfort and ventilation… The UK has a Read the full article…
Warm, wet weather provides right environment for rot to set in! An increase in wet and dry rot in homes across the UK could be on the cards following the recent warm, wet weather. A short winter and the deluge of rain in spring, combined with higher temperatures, have all Read the full article…
The PCA published its initial thoughts on how retrofit insulation and other energy saving measures can significantly affect buildings, late in 2011. The articles and subsequent White Paper that were published generated some interesting responses and certainly raised a few eyebrows. The premise of our discussion was – and remains Read the full article…
