PCA Weekly News - 24th June 2023
In your weekly PCA update this week:
- The case against Glyphosate...again
- Conservation Summer School
- Google Analytics 4 reminder
- Dampness in below ground structures
- Property Care Conference
The case against Glyphosate....again!
You may have seen the latest article on Glyphosate. For those who missed it, it's quite the read which had both CEO Steve Hodgson and Technical Manager Daniel Docking asking, once again, 'at what point do rational people with balanced opinion and the ability to consider all the facts, call this out?'.
To read the article and reaction from Steve and Daniel in this latest blog, click on the button below...
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2023 Building Conservation Summer School
Last year, CEO Steve Hodgson attended the Building Conservation Summer School as a student, but this year, was delighted to be returning as one of the lecturers, as he comments below...
"It was a great pleasure to be setting off to the 2023 Conservation Summer School again last Sunday afternoon and fantastic to see the friendly faces of Paul and Niamh from PCA member, Stronghold Preservation, Belfast, amongst the delegates. I am sure they had a fabulous learning and networking experience, with an amazing gathering of fellow students from diverse and interesting backgrounds. Elements of the discussions during the lecture programme seemed to be at odds with some of the practices of the more mainstream building preservation, but despite that, it is pleasing that we are now beginning to be recognised for the value of knowledge and experience which resides within the PCA and its membership".
"After 45 minutes on the effects of building adaptation, atmospheric moisture, condensation and mould, I was glad to report that no one fell asleep and even more delighted to report that they have asked me to go back again next year!"
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Google Analytics 4 reminder - 1 week to go!
A reminder to those who value their website stats, that Friday 30th June (next week), the current version of Google Analytics will stop.
If you wish to continue to see figures and stats for your website (if you haven't done so already), you will need to set up Google Analytics 4.
We shared helpful guidance along with the steps you are required to take to keep your web stats moving forward, in a blog a few weeks ago.
You can access this via the button below...
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Surveying dampness in below ground structures
Have you registered for our NEXT WEEK'S live webinar yet? This time around your Head of Technical James Berry will be discussing the limitations, implications and key considerations for surveyors when it comes to inspecting basements or below ground structures. And when preparing survey reports or advising clients on what to look out for when converting below ground spaces, what should you be evaluating?
To register to join us on Thursday 29th June (9-10am), or to find out more, click on the button below...
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Have you booked your place yet? Check out last year's event...
As we work towards finalising another fantastic speaker programme for the upcoming Property Care Conference, don't forget that the 'Early Bird' ticket offer is available until 21st July!
And if you wanted to rewatch the presentations from last year's event, then why not check out the huge array of content which was featured on the day.
To find out more and to book your place, click on the button below...
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