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PDCA Industry Standards Available To All
All participants in the architectural, engineering, design, construction, and painting & wallcovering industry benefit from the use and propagation of the PDCA Standards. Download Your Copy Now.
 
New PDCA Board of Directors Elected
In accordance with our newly adopted bylaws, the Board of Director election process has concluded. Continue Reading
 
New PDCA Standard P18-08 Comment Period
PDCA is pleased to present Standard P18-08 to the PDCA membership and public for consideration.The new standard is titled, “Recommended Protocol for Documenting Extra Work to a Contract.  Get involved - We need your input.
 
Revised Standard P16-07 Comments Needed
The revised PDCA Standard P16-07 entitiled 'Wallcovering Removal in Preparation for Painting' has entered the 45 day comment period. Submit your comment on the revisions.
 
EPA’s Lead-Based Paint Renovation Handbook
New Lead-Based Paint Renovation, Repair, and Painting Program Handbook - Just Released - Download Here
 

PDCA Receives Unwavering Support Post ICI Acquisition!
Even following ICI's acquisition by Akzo Nobel, PDCA has still received unwavering support by ICI. Read More

 
PDCA Education Receives $100,000
The PDCA received a third pledge from Benjamin Moore & Co. to support the PDCA Education Plan at the highest level with an additional $100,000 contribution for 2008.  More
 
PDCA Board Approves New Standard
The new PDCA Industry Standard P17-08 is entitled, "Field
Painting of Smooth Faced Tilt-Up Concrete." The purpose of this newest Industry Standard is to assign responsibilities to the various entities involved when smooth faced tilt-up concrete is field painted. Learn More
 
PDCA Education Receives $100,000
PDCA received the second of three pledges from The Sherwin-Williams Company to support the PDCA Education plan at the highest level with its $100,000 contribution. More
 
PDCA Endorsed Construction Contracts 
A diverse group of 20 construction associations representing
designers, owners, contractors, subcontractors and sureties launched ConsensusDOCS, more than 70 collaboratively drafted construction contracts.  Learn More
 
A Giant Leap for Painting
Craftsman Operating Procedures standardize the procedures to execute any given task in painting. Learn about the first 20 procedures introduced, the future of COPs, how you order COPs and how you can become involved. More
 
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Take advantage of contractor education all over the country. National PDCA, and Chapters and Councils across the nation offer top notch education in business management, estimating, safety procedures, insurance, contracts and other legal issues. Council Conventions provide registered attendees with educational programs, trade shows, and contractor interaction. PDCA - Education for our industry. More
 
 
   





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