In your weekly PCA update this week: Flooding hits the headlines again! New online course launched! Structural Waterproofing Conference- What’s in store? First training course at new Scottish venue Next LIVE webinar Apprenticeships – Spaces available Missed the Webinar:? View the recording… Working with Display Screen Equipment Flooding hits the Read the full article…
When I woke up this morning (Wednesday), it suddenly struck me that I have now been with the Association for 3 years. I suppose my first thoughts were “where does the time go?!?” For many of us, the last 2 years have been a bit of a ‘topsy turvy’ ride Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: The Autumn Equinox and Japanese knotweed Retrofit Internal Wall Insulation 1 week to go until our next webinar! A Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain Training Ahead of the Condensation Season Work Right Campaign The Autumn Equinox and Japanese knotweed For many of Read the full article…
As this is the time of the year where woodworm larvae start to bore through timber, here at the PCA, we wanted to issue a timely message to homeowners to be vigilant to the possible presence of a woodworm infestation. What exactly is woodworm? For homeowners a bit unsure as 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…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Covid-Safe Training is Back! Member Search Referral Success Cotoneasters – Friend or Foe? Join our next Webinar! Future Buildings Standard Consultation – Have your Say! Build UK shares Guide to Workplace Testing HSE Increases Site Inspections Covid-Safe Training is Back! We were so Read the full article…
It seems to be the case these days that on a weekly basis, I am contacted by PCA members who are negatively impacted by the ever rising cost of professional indemnity insurance. The availability and scope of cover seems to be getting eroded while the price and levels of compulsory Read the full article…
I was asked to look at yet another Government Consultation document out of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) by a respected colleague. Though I did put the job off, we finally got around to it earlier in the week. Reading through ‘Improving Home Energy Performance through Read the full article…
A couple of weeks ago we informed you that a revised version of Approved Document F had been released for consultation. This release included a new section on existing buildings which we had been patiently waiting for almost a year. My initial reaction to the document was positive, but then Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Possibly, the Mouldiest Christmas on Record! Scottish Level 4 COVID Restrictions Now Started PCA presents at fully Online Surveyors Conference PCA Awards Update Paula Presents – View her Presentation 1 Week to Go – Controlling Ground Gases & Water Online Training: We need Read the full article…
It was a great pleasure to be asked by Michelle at ‘Professional Conferencing’ to present a one hour long session to over 400 building surveyors this week. The conference event titled ‘Current Residential Property Issues 2020‘ was fully online and extremely well organised and choreographed. By every measure, a great Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Addressing the Needs of a Property New Defra Report – Tackling the Questions Site Operating Procedures – Version 6 Job Support Scheme (JSS) – Helpful Factsheet Webinar: Green Homes Grant and “Shallow” Retrofit Technicians Training: Japanese knotweed New Members Addressing the needs of Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: GHG: An Appeal & Some Help It’s all Greek (and Latin) to me! Next Webinar – Risks of being an Expert Witness Updated Damp Technical Library Paula’s Research takes another step Autumn Regional Meeting Dates New Guidance from Defra for Invasive Plants HSE: Read the full article…
The scheme that will see billions of pounds of government and private money feed into measures that aim to create jobs and improve the energy efficiency of homes is just a few weeks away from its proposed launch date. It’s my understanding that homeowners in England will be able to Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: Recent Letter to the Chancellor – Voucher Scheme The Reach of our Webinars Continues to Grow Updated Doc: Hygroscopic Salts & Dampness BS 5250 – Open for YOUR Consultation HSE Guidance – Social Distancing in the workplace 2021 Training Dates Our NEXT CPD 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…
In response to the strict social distancing measures now in place across the UK, the construction industry is challenged between the need to follow Government advice so they can protect their valuable workforce but also ensuring construction workers can reach sites or projects. Many firms in our sector currently feel Read the full article…
In your weekly PCA update this week: CITB’s Response to Levy Payment Suspension UK government unveils aid for self-employed Continued Help & Advice for Members VAT Payment Deferrals Updated Safe Site Advice from CABE 2020 Conferences, Awards & AGM cancelled ** MEMBERS ONLY ** NEW Virtual Regional Meetings! PCA webinars Read the full article…
The Property Care Association is now in a position to start informing members of the actions that we are taking in the face of the unfolding situation. NEW Weekly PCA Briefing to help you The PCA is currently working to facilitate a “live” on-line weekly members briefing. The first of Read the full article…
Firstly, HELLO and welcome to my very 1st PCA blog! ‘Boy o boy’ what a 12 months it has been from a PCA marketing perspective, but what a ‘fabby’ end to 2019 and a great start for 2020. If 2018 was a bit of a ‘steady eddie’ marketing wise, 2019 Read the full article…
