[July 2018] A national trade body says a new study into Japanese knotweed reinforces the fact the invasive weed’s impact on property is at odds with its reputation in the UK. According to the Property Care Association (PCA), research led by Dr Mark Fennell and Professor Max Wade of AECOM, Read the full article…
[March 2018] A garden of invasive plants is being developed at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show by a national trade body, to emphasise an important message to visitors. Plants including buddleia, bamboo and montbretia might be a common sight in gardens across the country. But they are among a number Read the full article…
[February 2018] National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has set out its schedule of professional development training for 2018. The PCA has invested significant resources into developing a comprehensive portfolio of courses throughout the year in areas including condensation, damp and timber preservation, residential ventilation, structural waterproofing, invasive 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…
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…
[May 2017] At the recent PCA Board election 2017 three new directors have been appointed to support the work of national trade body The Property Care Association. Richard Schofield of Phlorum, Mark Edwards of Timberwise and Annabelle Webster of South East Timber and Damp were voted onto the Board by Read the full article…
[May 2017] The 10th annual Property Care Association’s awards showcased the best of the specialist structural repair sector, as well as the structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp-proofing, flood remediation and invasive weed control industries. Held at The Slate, University of Warwick, the ceremony represented another record breaking year for entries Read the full article…
[March 2017] Flooding, ventilation and indoor air quality are just some of the issues being addressed at a leading conference for property professionals organised by a national trade body. The Property Care Association (PCA) is holding its annual conference at ‘The Slate,’ the new conferencing centre at Warwick University in 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…
Leading figures from across the public and private sector will be discussing cutting-edge strategies to deal with non-native invasive plants at a national trade body conference. Follow up to successful 2015 ‘understanding invasive weeds’ conference The Property Care Association’s second annual Invasive Weed Conference features informed speakers with expertise in areas including Read the full article…
Decades of research material documenting the preservation of buildings has been uploaded into a free to view digital document archive. National trade body The Property Care Association (PCA) has created the facility, and already received a range of enquiries from the UK and Europe, reflecting the importance and significance of 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…
PCA Release Speaker Programme for 2015 Conference 23 June 2015, The Møller Centre, Cambridge This year the PCA is taking its 85th annual event to Cambridge, with the Conference taking place at The Møller Centre. We are starting the day with a packed Conference, followed by the PCA and GPT AGM Read the full article…
We were recently asked to deliver the PCA Qualified Technicians training to PCA Member company, Brick-Tie Preservation. Following the training the Managing Director Bryan Hindle wrote this great article. Most of our staff have obtained Property Care Association training over the years… but the training is so good, we can’t Read the full article…
Generous members raised £1,800 for the Sick Children’s Trust, during the charity raffle held at the Property Care Association’s (PCA) flagship conference and awards, which took place at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The fund-raising event topped the PCA’s most successful conference and awards to date, bringing together academics and Read the full article…
The PCA team are delighted to announce the resounding success of the 2014 Conference, AGM and Award’s Dinner. Our annual events have gone from ‘strength to strength’ over the last few years, with this year’s event held at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, the most successful so far. Attendance across Read the full article…
As the event’s guest speaker, Graham shared recollections from more than 26 years in the game and 1544 matches – including high profile matches within the Premiership, UEFA Europa League and 2 FIFA World Cups. For many football fans he is remembered for issuing three yellow cards to the same Read the full article…
Until the middle of the last century, the established route to a career in the construction industry was, invariably, to be taken on as an apprentice. The next few years would be spent working with experienced tradesmen, honing skills under the watchful eye of a mentor until the trainee was Read the full article…
The Case for Introducing Preservation and Pest Control Measures In Buildings From The Outset It’s not a thought often considered by those working in the architectural and construction professions, but they can play a key role in keeping buildings free of damp, insect infestation and pests – with measures introduced Read the full article…
