[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…
[January 2018] A training programme developed by a national trade body gives specifiers and contractors the insight to tackle the raising number of reported cases of mould growth and condensation in UK homes. The Property Care Association’s (PCA) Residential Ventilation Masterclass gives a broad-based overview of the key issues in 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…
[November 2017] The Property Care Association (PCA) says that the mix of rain throughout the summer combined with mild temperatures has provided the right conditions for wet rot and dry rot to flourish this year. If left untreated, wet rot and dry rot can cause wood to lose its strength – and Read the full article…
As winter looms, homes need to be in the best condition to cope with the season ahead. National trade body The Property Care Association (PCA) has compiled some timely advice to help householders keep their properties shipshape as the weather pattern changes. The advice has been produced in support of Read the full article…
[October 2017] As darker evenings loom and temperatures drop, homes across the UK are gearing up for condensation season, one of the most common property issues to emerge at this time of year. Condensation on windows is especially noticeable in the Autumn – so much so that it is often Read the full article…
A national trade body is urging landowners to be alert to a growing number of invasive weeds now being controlled by EU regulations. The European Commission has recently added a further nine plant species to the current list of 14 species covered. Included in the list is Giant hogweed – Read the full article…
Guest Blog: Neil Marsden, PCA Apprenticeship Lecturer (7th August 2017) Having worked in the Preservation Industry for over 30 years as a contractor I fully understand the problems faced by companies involved in the industry. Without doubt one of the most problematic issues is finding the right technicians to carry out work Read the full article…
[July 2017] National trade body The Property Care Association is urging caution as the invasive weed Giant Hogweed takes hold this summer. The plant’s sap is extremely toxic to the skin in sunlight, making it a danger to public health. And experts from the PCA say if anyone comes Read the full article…
National trade body the Property Care Association starts off its comprehensive structural waterproofing training programme in 2017 with a course offering the latest in best practice and updates for professionals in the industry. The first date in the calendar is the PCA’s Structural Waterproofing Update course, which takes place at 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] Content of appeal to a broad range of professions and industries has been developed for the second dedicated international structural waterproofing conference. Developed for an audience including house building, construction, civils and architectural professionals, the event – organised by national trade body The Property Care Association – takes 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…
[March 2017] As spring emerges the Property Care Association is urging landowners to be vigilant to the emergence of Japanese knotweed. Members of the PCA’s Invasive Weed Control Group across the UK are being called out to investigate the emergence of Japanese knotweed’s distinctive red stems. While the growing season Read the full article…
[February 2017] LANDOWNERS are being urged to put firm plans in place to control Japanese knotweed following a landmark court ruling. Network Rail was last week ordered to pay compensation for damage caused to homes by the invasive weed spreading from its land. And property experts are warning the case Read the full article…
[February 2017] A national trade body is reporting a surge in the levels of excess moisture in properties across the UK. The Property Care Association (PCA), says many of its 400 members across the UK are encountering higher levels of humidity and wetness in homes. According to the association, a Read the full article…
[January 2017] HOUSEHOLDERS affected by issues with damp are being urged to consider failed or compromised insulation as a possible cause. The retrofit insulation industry grew rapidly on the back of government subsidies and property experts say some contractors have allowed standards to slip in the chase for grant funding. Read the full article…
A national trade body is urging householders to be vigilant to the issue of wet and dry rot. Wet and dry rot thrives in damp and humid conditions and this year’s weather pattern – comprising of a short winter, a deluge of rain in spring and a warm summer – Read the full article…
Freeing up underground space – either through new build projects or refurbishment works – can transform homes, creating flexible living opportunities which make the most of the land available underfoot. However, such works can be particularly sensitive to failures due to poor workmanship or the inappropriate use of materials or Read the full article…
