As we head towards Invasive Species Week, organised for later this month by the GB Non-Native Species Secretariat (GB NNSS), I thought it would be timely to consider the wider picture on invasive non-native plants in the UK. When it comes to surveying, some may not appreciate that there are Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: We must get serious about building regulations Next Webinar during Invasive Species Week Japanese knotweed – Hot Topic this week! Missed the webinar? View the recording… Structural Waterproofing Update Course Is this article for real? Stress Talking Toolkit for Construction Sector We must Read the full article…
Over the last few months I have written a number of blogs about my thoughts on the proposed revision to Approved Document F – Dwellings. I won’t ‘dwell’ (no pun intended!) on the revision for too long here as the deadline for the consultation has now closed, but on the Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: The Challenge of Commercial Waterproofing Projects Discussion Document: Ground Gas Protection Condensation & Mould – Hot Topics Today More Dates Secured for Joint UKCMB Online Course New Poster: Update to Staying Covid-Secure Understanding wood-destroying insects webinar! Thermography Course The Challenge of Commercial Waterproofing Read the full article…
Shortage of space and rising land values means that increasingly, people are looking to utilise underground areas to maximise the footprint of a property, whilst protecting amenity space or increasing the number of plots. This is true for homeowners as well as larger commercial projects where protecting amenity space and/or Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Invasive Species Week – Save the Date! MORE Dates Released for Online Surveyor Training! Ground Gas Specialist?!? Where? Who? Really… Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes Report Understanding wood-destroying insects webinar! Waterproofing Awareness Course Invasive Species Week – Save the Date! Our Invasive Weed Read the full article…
‘A good tradesperson is someone who not only does a good job, but is able to put things right when they go wrong’. We can all agree these are wise words which we know many PCA members will have heard in some form over the years too. This statement, from Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Invasive Species – so what is the cost? Future Buildings Standard – Last chance to comment! Mediterranean Furniture Beetle Free Twice-weekly Rapid Flow Tests for All! Understanding wood-destroying insects webinar! Invasive Plant ID Training Stress Awareness Month Invasive Species – so what is Read the full article…
PCA members deal with invasive species every day and we all take for granted the value and importance of the work we do. But sometimes it is worth looking up to remind ourselves how what we do fits in to the bigger picture – a very big picture indeed! Invasive Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Acknowledging the hazard & managing the risk Funding for Property Flood Resilience Training Know your Insurance policy! Green Homes Grant Scheme applications update Covid-19 Restrictions Poster for display Understanding wood-destroying insects webinar! Last chance to book condensation training before October! HSE Biocides Update Read the full article…
A couple of weeks ago a story hit the national headlines where a homeowner had been left footing the bill of over £250,000, when a part of their house collapsed during a loft conversion. The family were in the home at the time and two members of the family were Read the full article…
Ensuring we provide an environment where people can work safely and be safe around our workers is nothing new. The legislation that relates to the safety of employees and our clients is exhaustive. Everything from the ergonomics of an office desk to the control of hazardous substances, from working at Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: TrustMark’s latest Scheme Operator meeting NEW Herbicides course to launch in May Technical Team presents responses to Government Policy Makers Law Society – ‘speeding-up’ the conveyancing process Understanding wood-destroying insects webinar! Missed the Webinar? View the Recording! Welcome to our New Members CITB Read the full article…
We attended a virtual TrustMark scheme operators meeting last week to hear about the latest developments, initiatives and advances made by the scheme over recent months. The TrustMark logo is available to all contractor members of the PCA (other than ground gas protection). Many will know that PCA has been Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: The Reality of a Post Covid World Protecting your Team as they return to Work Hodgson View: Lots of splashing about when it comes to flooding Welcoming apprenticeship Cohort 8 1 week to go until our next Webinar! Property Flood Resilience Consultation HSE Read the full article…
As we emerge, one stage at a time from the constrictions applied to us, should we take a moment to think about the brave new world that awaits? Amongst the prophetic speculation, it seems we have two conflicting schools of thought that are both likely to be inaccurate. The first Read the full article…
The PCA is a member of the Government’s Flood Resilience Round Table. The last meeting of this group was Thursday. The online event was extremely well attended by the country’s leading supporters and exponents of Property Flood Resilience (PFR). What we have said in the past, but it is worth Read the full article…
We all have an obligation and a very real duty of care to our team right now. With schools having re-opened and many of our members and their staff returning to their place of work, we want to reinforce the message to all our PCA members to remain vigilant in Read the full article…
The PCA always seeks ways to help its members achieve the highest standards in their sector and through our training courses and qualifications, we have always tried to help set benchmarks for knowledge and competence. UK legislation also imposes duties on employers to provide appropriate training to meet safety standards Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Our Opinion on the Future Buildings Consultation PCA Supports The Amenity Standard Invasive Plant ID Course – We need your help! 2 weeks until our next Webinar! Don’t miss the ‘early bird’ discount offer! HSE Latest Guidance Our Opinion on the Future Buildings Read the full article…
