PCA Conference broadens scope to cover 360-degree perspective

The Property Care Association is marking its 95^th year as a national trade body by widening the scope and scale of its conference programme to offer greater insight and opportunities for delegates.

Over the years, the Association’s annual conferences - three separate events covering the key areas of Preservation (Timber and Damp), Structural Waterproofing and Invasive Weeds – have gained a strong following among built environment professionals.

Now, with touchpoints between the sectors increasing, the PCA has transformed the format for this year’s programme, holding all three conferences in one day at Manchester United Football Club’s Old Trafford on November 27th.

The Premier League club’s facilities meet the pressing demand to accommodate a large audience overall, while ensuring that visitors can drill down to the specialist information in their relevant fields.

The day will end with the PCA’s dinner and annual awards programme.

Sarah Garry, PCA Chief Executive, said: “The PCA operates across domestic, commercial and civil sectors in the structural repair, structural waterproofing, wood preservation, damp protection, flood remediation and invasive weed control industries.

“Previously we’ve had three conferences to cover these areas, but this year we are holding one event.

“Bringing delegates together will provide the opportunity for increased peer-to-peer learning and the opportunity to network with a wider audience.

“We will continue to offer three plenary programmes and are delighted to welcome our keynote speaker, John Turner, from Artificial Intelligence Leadership, whose session on the practical implementation of AI will educate all delegates, regardless of the sector they operate in.

“This new format will enable us to host the event in the iconic setting of Old Trafford, attract internationally acclaimed speakers, offer the latest thinking in key industry issues and provide a platform to consider best practice in a dynamic setting.”

The conference is aimed at professionals in surveying, local government, social housing, construction, as well as the civils and waterproofing sector, developers, ecologists and biodiversity experts.

Key subjects for the day will include Awaab’s Law, Building Regulations and competency for the Timber and Damp conference, with drainage and the issues of waterproofing certification and design liability among the subjects for Structural Waterproofing.

The Invasive Weed Conference will include a look at plants of concern and rapid response methods.

Early booking is advised, to avoid disappointment. More details can be found at https://www.property-care.org/events/conferences