26/10/2021 National trade body the Property Care Association has drawn up a timely list of measures householders can take to protect their homes against flooding. Drawn up to mark Maintenance Week – a campaign run by SPAB (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) from the 19-26 November to put building maintenance in the […]

25/01/2021 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A national trade body is advising property owners on steps that can be taken to minimise flood damage to homes and businesses. The Property Care Association (PCA) is directing householders to its free online flood protection guide, to give an insight into some of the steps that can be taken to […]

18/11/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR National trade body the Property Care Association has drawn up a timely list of measures householders can take to protect their homes against flooding. With heavy rainfall being a dominant seasonal theme, the PCA says properties across the UK could be under threat again this winter. The association has drawn up […]

19/06/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has developed specialist training to support property professionals in the identification of Japanese knotweed and other invasive species. The ‘Invasive Plant Identification Course’ gives a comprehensive overview of the key issues surrounding certain plants listed on Schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside […]

15/05/2019 TRADE ASSOCIATION PR A national trade body is marking Invasive Species Week with an appeal to gardeners and householders to play their part in stemming non-native weeds. Dr Peter Fitzsimons, technical manager at the Property Care Association (PCA) Invasive Weed Control Group, has produced five top tips to get the message across about the […]

27/03/2019 National trade body the Property Care Association has issued a call for papers for a key event in the structural waterproofing sector’s calendar. Research, academic papers and/or posters and professional case studies are all sought for the PCA’s fourth annual International Structural Waterproofing conference, taking place at The Slate, University of Warwick, Coventry on […]

06/02/2019 At this time of year properties are more likely to be impacted by excess moisture. Condensation, damp and even mould can occur if buildings are not carefully managed throughout the winter season. National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) says many of its 400 members across the UK report a growing trend in […]

30/01/2019 A national trade body is signposting householders to a wealth of free advice on Japanese knotweed. The move comes after a recent Parliamentary inquiry regarding the invasive, non-native plant, was held at the House of Commons. During the course of the meeting, the Science and Technology Committee was keen to see new information provided, […]

15/01/2019 National trade body the Property Care Association (PCA) has launched a specialist trade apprenticeship, geared up to the unique needs of the structural waterproofing sector. The Structural Waterproofing (Below Ground) Apprenticeship Programme takes its first intake of participants in mid-February. Developed with and supported by the CITB, the training is open to both PCA […]

01/11/2018 A national trade body has reported a significant number of dry rot cases in homes. Reports of the fungal timber decay taking hold in properties from members of the Property Care Association have risen – and the trade body says a number of factors could be behind the increase. A changing climate, different approaches […]