PCA Weekly News - 29th October 2022
In your weekly PCA update this week:
- Spray Foam Refuses to Blow Away
- Why its the best days work you'll do this year!
- Next webinar - The Advantages & Use of Electronic Leak Detection Systems
- PCA November Meetings
- Webinar Replay from Yesterday
- Online Technician Training - Ground Gas
- Home Working - Health & Safety
Spray Foam Refuses to Blow Away
The issue of sprayed foam in domestic roofs is not one that will disappear anytime soon. However, in PCA's CEO Steve's latest blog, it seems change within the PU foam industry is on the horizon!
Find out what Steve has to say, how the PCA has been helping stimulate change and what these upcoming changes are by clicking the button below to read the blog.
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Why its the best days work you'll do this year!
You have seen us go on regarding conferences for a while now. So far, we have had two PCA sector-based events in relatively quick succession with it now being time for the third (& final) conference this year for the Invasive Weed Sector.
But what is the real value for both PCA members and other professionals to attend? Is coming along to any of our conferences 'potentially' the 'best days work you'll do this year?' See what PCA's Technical Manager Dr Peter Fitzsimons has to say by clicking the button below...
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Next webinar - Electronic Leak Detection Systems
Our next and last LIVE Webinar for 2022 is now live and open for registration on your PCA website. This time, we are following and expanding on a presentation from the 2022 Structural Waterproofing Conference - 'The Advantages & Use of Electronic Leak Detection Systems'.
Join us on Thursday 1st December as we take a more extensive look at how leak detection systems are helping building, surveying & construction professionals detect waterproofing issues within new builds, existing buildings, podium decks and basements.
To find out more & to register, click on the button below.
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November meetings
A reminder to all PCA members that the following meetings will be taking place this November:
- Autumn Regional Meeting - 1st November (10am)
- Residential Ventilation Group Meeting - 3rd November (2pm)
PCA Members can access the agenda and zoom by contacting James Berry on [email protected] or by calling 01480 400000.
Webinar Replay
Many thanks to all who joined us for the live webinar yesterday titled 'Identifying & Surveying a Building with Flood Resilience Measures'. Our additional thanks also to John Alexander from Aquobex for the excellent presentation.
For those that missed it, but would like to see it, it is now available on-demand via the PCA website. Click on the button below to view.
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Online technician training - Ground gas protection
As awareness of ground gas issues increase, this online Ground Gas Protection course is designed to ensure technicians are aware of their responsibilities and understand their role as a ground gas specialist. For those within the ground gas sector, or for those who are looking to gain a greater understanding of what is involved, this online training course may just be ideal for you!
- Online Technician Training: Ground Gas Protection
- Cost: £205+VAT
Contact the PCA training team to discuss available dates and to book your place on 01480 400000 or email [email protected].
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Home Working - Health & Safety
HSE has recently published some updated guidance regarding home working. Many of our members & other professionals will still have many employees working from home. We encourage all employers to take a look and familiarise yourself with any updates.
On an equal note, HSE has also updated its guidance for home workers themselves. You can view that guidance by clicking on this link.
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