Professional Development Webinars
Welcome to our webinar library. We plan to run weekly webinars to help keep our members and other associated professionals up-to-date with the knowledge you need within our specialist sectors.
To find out what live webinars are coming up, look below. However, to watch any of the previous webinars, simply scroll down further down the page.
Live Webinars Coming Up
Getting to Grips with Giant Hogweed
Join us and our expert Prof. Max Wade from AECOM as we explore this invasive plant’s ecology, control measures, the impact COVID-19 has had and much more…
– Presenter: Prof. Max Wade
– Thursday 11th June 9-10am
Previous live webinars – Watch the recording
Building a Mentally Resilient Workforce
How do we build a mentally healthier workforce for the future? How do we manage the wellbeing of both ourselfs and our team members and deal with stress and anxiety better? Watch the Webinar to find out more…
Join us and our expert Russell Mott from Atlas UK for a webinar very different to what we do, but very relevant now, as we explore how we can all deal with the stress and anxiety of COVID-19 and the challenges of keeping each of our workforces mentally resilient.
– Presenter: Russell Mott
– Click the button to Watch the Webinar
The Insect Factor in Wood Decay
Do you know your Anobium punctatum from your Xestobium rufovillosum? Join Nicholas Donnithorne as he gives us his unique take on some of the more unusual wood destroying insects that you may encounter in the built environment.
– Presenter: Nicholas Donnithorne
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Under the Radar – Buddleia & Bamboo
Should we be more concerned with Buddleia and Bamboo? Aren’t they just as bad? Is the reputation of Buddleia and Bamboo simply being overshadowed by other invasive plants? Join Jim Glaister as he looks to answer these questions while guiding us through the actual threat Buddleia and Bamboo causes.
– Presenter: Jim Glaister
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Waterproofing & Insurance: Design with Confidence
When undertaking waterproofing design & contractural projects, do we really understand what insurance/warranty providers require? Do you know how to create a waterproofing design that follows the recommended ‘best practice‘ and gives warranty providers assurance and confidence? Join PCA Trainer Michael Earle as he guides us through these requirements, the relevant standards and the importance of insurance.
– Presenter: Michael Earle- PCA Trainer
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Dampness within Buildings
Join us for our updated dampness in buildings webinar where PCA CEO Steve Hodgson takes us on a journey where he will burst a few myths, consider best practice & examine the pros & cons of different methods of moisture measurement in buildings.
– Presenter: Steve Hodgson
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Defects in Cavity Construction
Cavity wall construction has delivered a form of building that has been incredibly reliable and robust. However, are we causing them to fail and do we understand the mechanisms that make them fail?!
– Presenter: James Berry – PCA
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Ground Gas Protection – Why Bother?
Are we making a mountain out of a molehill??? Join us as we walk through a brief history of how we got to where we are now, why there is a need to develop standards and installation and verification methods.
– Presenter: Neil Salvidge
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Avoiding Failures in Podium Deck Waterproofing Webinar
Our very 1st Webinar! Everything you need to know about avoiding failures and problems with podium deck waterproofing in a handy webinar.
– Presenter: Ben Hickman – CSSW.LONDON
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Japanese Knotweed: Problem Plant or ‘Just a Weed’?
Our 2nd webinar, discussing Japanese Knotweed: Problem Plant or ‘Just a Weed’? Simply click to view.
– Presenter: Dr Peter Fitzsimons – PCA
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Evolution of Damp Control
A whistle-stop tour of how methods of controlling groundwater in the built environment has changed over the course of time and why these changes have come about, whilst dispelling a few myths along the way!
– Presenter: James Berry – PCA
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Wood decay in buildings: causes and cures
A review of typical problems such as wood boring insects, dry rot etc. and the available in situ repair and treatment solutions. We will assess the role of wood preservatives for both curative and preventative treatments and ask whether modern materials and designs will make timber buildings more, or less, resistant to biological degrade in the future.
– Presenter: Peter Fitzsimons – PCA
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