PCA Weekly News - 26th April 2019
In your weekly PCA update this week:
- A Case Study on Spanish Timber Buildings
- Ventilation and Approved Document F
- Exclusive Course for PCA Members!
- On-site Contamination and Cell Burial Course
- Skillset Shortage – Preparing for the Future
A Case Study on Spanish Timber Buildings
Our very own Steve Hodgson was invited to look over a group of very unique and interesting timber buildings in Spain earlier this year. Whilst this was initially written to be shared as an article of interest on social media, we’re sure members will agree that this is a fascinating case study and as Steve says: “The simple genius of these buildings that use local materials in a way that delivers form and function as well as durability and aesthetic pleasure, is a total joy – even for a gnarly old sod like me!”
Read Steve’s case study by clicking on the button below and let us know what you think!
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Ventilation and Approved Document F
The PCA appreciates that provision of adequate ventilation is fundamental to providing a healthy indoor environment. The current Approved Document F gives guidance in relation to the provision of Ventilation in new and existing “Dwellings” and “Buildings other than Dwellings”. Whilst in the main, the current Approved Document F gives clear guidance on what ventilation measures may be provided in new build Dwellings, the guidance on existing buildings is less clear cut.
Read what our Technical Manager James Berry has to say on the matter….
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Exclusive Course for PCA Members!
**Calling All Members!!** Take advantage of your membership benefits and book on to the Customer Service & Administration course, Wednesday 1st May – exclusive to PCA members only… and what’s more, it’s only £95!!!
Gain first-hand experience of dealing with the administration of a business, but don’t take our word for it…. “It was very good as it was focused on customer service in our industry which made it very easy to relate to and see how to put it into practice.” (course delegate)
Contact the training team today on 0844 375 4301 or email [email protected].
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On-site Contamination and Cell Burial Course
Aimed at technicians/operatives working on-site in the invasive weed sector wanting to gain further knowledge on the use of geomembranes for on-site encapsulation and burial. This one-day workshop will provide candidates with both theory and practical considerations to the design and implementation of geosynthetics/geomembranes both on-site and in the ground.
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Skillset Shortage – Preparing for the Future!
The PCA understands the importance of providing appropriate training to all of those within the specialist damp and timber industry. By addressing the predicted skillset shortage, a Damp & Timber Apprenticeship can be the first step on a specialist path to a career in the preservation industry!
Contact Jade today ([email protected]) for more details on the Apprenticeship Programme – Be inspired and ‘Earn while you Learn’!
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