PCA Weekly News - 26th August 2023
In your weekly PCA update this week:
- The importance of report writing
- 2024 Training dates released
- Introducing some of the speakers
- Webinar - New build watershock
- HSE's Dust Kills Campaign
- In other news...
The importance of report writing
Why should writing exceptional reports matter? In his latest blog, Technical Manager Daniel Docking discusses why they are more than just pieces of paper; how they can contribute to effective decision-making, bolster credibility, demonstrate expertise, competency and professionalism.
To read more about the importance of report writing, you can click on the button below...
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2024 Training dates released!
As we enter the last few months of the year, we are delighted to share with you that we have released next years' course dates for January-July 2024! Many of our courses are fully booked for the remainder of 2023, so this is your opportunity to book onto next year's courses now!
The remainder of the dates will follow once they have been confirmed, but in the meantime you can view the released course dates via the document in the button below. To find out more about the courses which interest you and to book online, simply visit the website via the button below! Alternatively, the training team can be contacted on 01480 400000.
View 2024 training dates >>
Find out more & book online >>
#IPCC23 - Introducing some of the speakers
With just 4 weeks to go until the International Property Care Conference, what can you expect from this year's event? We introduced The Housing Ombudsman's Alan Park to you last week, who will share the steps they have taken to improve the quality of housing and the impact of events in Rochdale. But who else is on the speaker programme?
Since the housing ombudsman's report questioned the use of the term lifestyle, Deputy CEO James Berry will consider what this means and if the balance has swung too far? UCL's Henry Zhu looks at the research being carried out into the use of water repellent on cavity walls and Alan James from Dantherm Group, discusses structural drying techniques following penetrating damp issues. Poor mental health is widespread within the construction sector and the Revd. Kevin Fear will focus on 'building mental health' in his session before lunch.
To be part of the conversation and to find out more about the featured speakers above, you can click on the button below. Keep an eye out on our socials over the next couple of weeks too as we share more on our speakers...
2023 Conference Speakers >>
September webinar: New build watershock
Join us on 28th September (9-10am) for our next webinar - 'New build watershock: Understanding damp problems'. With the rush to build new dwellings to ever tighter building standards, why are we increasingly seeing dampness, condensation and mould problems in these new homes?
In this live broadcast, we take a look at what exactly is going on and what all surveyors need to consider to determine the root of the problem. To find out more and to register, click on the button below...
Register here >>
HSE launches Dust Kills Campaign
You may have seen that the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have launched their new 'Dust Kills podcast'.
The conversation covers the risks of breathing in construction dust and what those working in construction need to know to ensure their respiratory health is protected at work, which you may find of interest and value.
To find out more about HSE's campaign and to listen to the podcast, simply click on the button below.
Dust Kills Campaign >>
In other news...
Bank Holiday Monday
The office will be closed on Monday 28th August. We will respond to any enquiries when we re-open on Tuesday 29th August at 9am.