Today’s episode of The Damp Show is a mix of industry news and insights into the work Sam has done recently. He takes a look at the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) employers network pilot. Before sharing how he tackled a job where there was water in the subfloor. A problem Sam is expecting to see more often as a result of the recent wet conditions in the UK causing the water table to rise.

Sam also tells you about the PCA awards and how he has dealt with the restrictive banking policy of a UK bank that has made it harder for him to invest his money as he wants.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

• The new CITB employers network pilot is designed to make it possible to book training for employees without filling out any forms.
• Water that runs off of buildings needs to go into a drain not into someone´s garden. The consequences of not doing this can be serious. Sam shares a sad story that demonstrates this.
• Sometimes water in the subfloor comes from the water table rising.
• When water in the subfloor starts to evaporate it can lead to mould.

BEST MOMENTS

“Two big organizations both fell out and to the detriment of everybody.”

“They follow, I lead.”

“That were me blowing me top the other day.”

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EPISODE RESOURCES

CITB employers network pilot - https://www.citb.co.uk/levy-grants-and-funding/grants-and-funding/employer-network-pilot/

Carlite - https://www.ccfltd.co.uk

ABOUT THE HOST
Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time-served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA-qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years.

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