PCA Weekly News - 19th March 2022
In your weekly PCA update this week:
- Japanese knotweed starts early.... or is this the 'new normal?'
- Astute Insurance acquired by JMG Group
- PCA presents at PestEx
- A survey of UK waterproofing specialists
- Flood Protection: Top Tips
- Next LIVE webinar
- Ground Gas Protection: Installation & Verification
- Updated Guidance from HSE
Japanese knotweed starts early.... or is this the 'new normal?'
PCA's Invasive Weed members will know that South Wales is arguably the ‘home’ of Japanese knotweed in the UK. So when we see our members and others in that region sharing photos of ‘early’ Japanese knotweed growth (any time from mid-February onwards,) PCA's Technical Manager Peter finds himself asking would Tom Jones, a man from the valleys himself, be surprised or just think “it’s not unusual”? To read more on this in Peter's latest blog, yous can click on the button below...
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Astute Insurance acquired by JMG Group
We can share that the PCA insurance partner Astute Insurance, has been acquired by the JMG Group. For those PCA members that use Astute Insurance, we have been advised there should be no difference in their service offering, but we will of course update members should there be any change in the near future. JMG Group is a Top 50 UK insurance broker, with a truly nationwide reach and a range of specialist services. We hope this acquisition does help support both Astute and JMG, which may lead to future service opportunities that PCA members may be able to take advantage of. To read more about the acquisition, you can access the full press release, by clicking on the button below.
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PCA presents at PestEx
Earlier this week PCA's Technical Manager James Berry, delivered a presentation on 'Wood Destroying insects in Buildings' at the PestEx Expo in London. We were keen to share with the many pest controllers in attendance, that the PCA and its members is the go-to authority for wood boring insects in buildings. PestEx is the trade show and exhibition for anyone involved in the pest control industry and is organised by the British Pest Control Association (BPCA). You can find out more about the event via the button below...
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A survey of UK waterproofing specialists
For those in the waterproofing sector, can you give a minute of your time to help out PCA member, James Hockey of Trace Basements? He is running a brief electronic survey to collect statistics and opinions from the different stakeholders in the UK waterproofing industry, particularly in relation to design preferences and offerings to the market. It will not take long to complete. James' main intention is to use the data to assist in the production of an article on the current mind set for those that design waterproofing in below ground structures for the highly regarded Journal of Building Survey, Appraisal & Valuation. He plans to publicly release the (anonymous) raw information so that PCA members (& anyone else) can review and use as they so wish. Hopefully there will be good information for us all to digest, but it is reliant on people completing the survey and sharing it with relevant others too. James would greatly appreciate your assistance with this and thanks everyone in advance for their time. You are invited to contact James (James.hockey@traceremedial.co.uk) if you have any questions/queries and you can access and complete the survey via the button below.
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Flood Protection: Top Tips
Flooding is still very much in the news and the PCA is continuously working to keep the message of flood protection and resilience out there. We have written many blogs on the frequency of flooding events rapidly rising and with water levels high across the country, we have drawn up a list of measures that you can use, share and pass on to householders to help them protect their homes against flooding.... You can read more by clicking on the button below.
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Next LIVE webinar
**2 WEEKS TO GO** Let's face it, in the UK...'Wet Happens'! But how do we deal with it in modern timber buildings? What should we consider during an inspection process and what are the challenges of measuring, accessing and determining the residual strength of moisture/decayed timber? To find out the answers and to learn much more, we hope you can join us, Dr John Williams and James Walker for our next LIVE webinar on Thursday 31st March 2022 from 9-10am, as they raise awareness and share their advice on these issues. You can click on the button below to register...
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Ground Gas Protection: Installation & Verification
Ground Gas Protection: Installation & Verification Date: 27th April 2022 Location: PCA Head Office, Huntingdon Cost: PCA Members - £315 +VAT / Non-members - £365 +VAT >> Need more information on the course - click here This is a highly practical one day workshop which takes a look at best practice and the latest CIRIA C735 guidance on the verification of gas protection. It is designed for on-site technicians who wish to keep up to speed with the requirements of good membrane installation practice and gain an understanding of the verification process. Secure your place today! Contact the training team on 01480 400000 or email amber@property-care.org.
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Mezzanine floors - how safe are yours?
Some of our members may be surprised at the Health & Safety Executive's (HSE) definition of mezzanine floor, which may be different to what you think! PCA'S Health & Safety partner, Stallard Kane, have provided a few helpful examples for members of mezzanine flooring and accidental mezzanine infringements in their latest update, together with links to HSE's guidance. Members can access the update and guidance via the button below.
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