What a four months it has been! Who knew back in March that after a couple of months I would be writing a blog all about webinars – certainly not me! But what a roller coaster of a couple of months it has been, filled with unprecedented challenges and unexpected Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Setting the record straight on some misleading comments Does COVID-19 change our perception of ‘invasive species’? A return to monthly CPD webinars Residential Ventilation Training – Calling All Surveyors Missed our last weekly Webinar? View the Recording Setting the record straight on some Read the full article…
The Property Care Association’s 2020 Annual General Meeting was due to be held on 21st April, however this had to be postponed due to COVID-19. A new date has now been set for Tuesday 21st July (time TBC) and will be held remotely. This year there are two directors retiring Read the full article…
The coronavirus Covid-19 is causing a massive impact at the moment. Our thoughts are with anyone and their families who may have been affected by this virulent disease; not just the fatalities but the many who have recovered from infections with impaired health too. Plus, of course, all the many Read the full article…
Over the last few weeks, the Property Care Association and myself have again been the subject of a number of threats and allegations made by certain individuals on social media. This brief open letter is a matter of record and a means of helping to bring some balance to what Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: PCA Research to be Published in International Journal Proud to be Part of the PCA Knotweed Surveys & Artificial Intelligence Training – We are chuffed to be back up & running! Dealing with the Effects of Damp – Principals & Considerations Defects in Read the full article…
I think there are plenty of good things achieved here at the Property Care Association and maybe it’s modesty, but I don’t think we tend to blow our own trumpet enough. Perhaps it is not the done thing, but over the last few weeks I have seen a few negative Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Japanese knotweed Research Around the World New Ground Gas Design & Detail Course The Importance of our WDS Register Review of BS 8102 – Approved by BSI Up Next: Atmospheric Moisture & Compliant Ventilation Missed the Webinar? View the Recording Japanese knotweed Research Read the full article…
We could be forgiven for thinking we are masters of our universe when it comes to managing Japanese knotweed. The Environment Agency’s and our own Code of Practice, based on text-book biology and years of collective practical experience, are referred to as ‘best practice’ guidance. The very term is prejorative; Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: PCA Holds First Ever Online Training Course PCA Unveils NEW Ground Gas Protection Sector Changes to SEISS & CJRS Schemes Management of knotweeds through Tarping Survey Up Next: Getting to Grips with Giant Hogweed Landmark Negligence Ruling Did the Deathwatch Beetle feature in Read the full article…
It almost feels a distant memory when we made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining Regional Meetings. At this point things were looking very bleak. We are of course by no means now in the clear, but if The Association was to continue to have a presence we had Read the full article…
In response to a growing demand from within the Property Care Association (PCA), we are now delighted to announce the creation of a distinct section of membership for industry leading specialists who deliver ground gas protection solutions. With lessons learned from the hugely successful initiatives that have resulted in the Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Back to the ‘New Normal’ from 1st June Can Air Quality Control COVID-19? Updated Ventilation Guidance Documents Helping you Work Safely During COVID-19 Members’ Success with CITB’s Skills & Training Fund Up Next: Building a Mentally Resilient Workforce Japanese knotweed Research Missed the Read the full article…
The importance of good indoor air quality has never been more significant than right now and it follows that the subject has never been discussed quite so regularly, and by mainstream media. The scientific evidence is becoming clear There is a growing weight of international scientific evidence that promotes effective Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Ground Gas Sector Launched CLC Releases Site Operating Procedures – Version 4 CITB’s COVID-19 Site Safety Checklists and Forms New Re-vegetation Guidance Note Up Next: The Insect Factor in Wood Decay Closed Offices and Legionnaires’ Disease Missed the Webinar? View the Recording Your Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Are we seeing, ‘perhaps the end of the beginning?’ Under the Radar: Buddleia & Bamboo Webinar Govt Publishes Environmental Audit Committee Response Missed the Webinar? View the Recording Can You Help – Old Time-Lapse Film Your weekly ‘Tune-In Tuesday’ Are we seeing, ‘perhaps Read the full article…
Figures released by Build UK on Wednesday suggesting that 77% of commercial construction sites are now operational, 81% of infrastructure projects are working and 68% of house building sites are back on stream, I wonder are we seeing, ‘perhaps the end of the beginning?’ Probably the most important documents you Read the full article…
With the government announcing measures aimed at restarting the housing market PCA members, through the embracement of new guidelines and PCA guidance, can demonstrate that you are able to carry out surveys and perform repairs safely and in full accordance with the new social distancing rules. PCA members demonstrate they Read the full article…
For those of you that have been tuning into our weekly ‘Tune in Tuesday’ live broadcasts recently, you may have remembered my recent ‘stint’ where I pulled together some local-based marketing tips specifically for our smaller PCA members and SME’s to help stimulate enquiries post COVID-19, while we all have Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: PCA Today Publishes Important Articles Biggest Audience Yet – View the Recording! BASiS Point for PCA Invasive Weed Webinars Invasive Species List Updated Learning the Traditional Way Waterproofing & Insurance Webinar Your Weekly ‘Tune in Tuesday’ Welcome to our New Members PCA Today Read the full article…
