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E-Verify Rule Delayed For Additional Review

no@spam.com (Brandt Domas) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:30:00 CST

A delay in a new rule that requires federal contractors to use the government’s E-Verify system to check employment eligibility of their workers was greeted by cheers from various business groups.

Review Process Continues for 10 of the PDCA Standards

no@spam.com (PDCA WebAdmin) — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:00:00 CST

PDCA Industry Standards Review Process continues with PDCA Standards P-04-04, P-05-04 and P-06-04. Your assistance and comments are requested.

New EPA “Lead-Safe Practices” Require Your Attention Now

no@spam.com (Contributed Content) — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:00:00 CDT

Be Prepared! Start the learning about the process now. Elements of the new rule are in play starting in December 2008. In April 2009 Trainers can apply for approval and business employees can begin training. In October of 2009, businesses can....

PACE Attendees can help New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity

no@spam.com (PDCA WebAdmin) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:30:00 CDT

Have you wanted to lend a hand to the New Orleans area? Nows your chance while attending PACE 2009 in New Orleans, LA.

Historic Mid-Year Board of Directors Meetings Just Completed

no@spam.com (PDCA WebAdmin) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT

Historic Mid-Year Board of Directors Meetings Just Completed
After several years of work aimed at decreasing the size of the PDCA Board of Directors and increasing its productivity and effectiveness, the Board is finally a smaller entity.

PDCA Board approves revisions to PDCA Standard P16-07

no@spam.com (PDCA WebAdmin) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT

PDCA is pleased to announce that the PDCA Board of Directors approved the revised PDCA Industry Standard P16-07, at the Mid-Year Board of Director's meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri on August 22, 2008.

New PDCA Standard P18-08 - Documenting Extra Work to a Contract Approved

no@spam.com (PDCA WebAdmin) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:00:00 CDT

PDCA is pleased to announce that the PDCA Board of Directors approved a new PDCA Industry Standard P18-08, at the Mid-Year Board of Director's meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri on August 22, 2008. PDCA Industry Standard P18-08 is entitled "Recommended Protocol for Documenting Extra Work to a Contract." The purpose of this standard is to define criteria for the documentation of extra work to a contract for painting and decorating.

NEW PDCA Online - Top 11 Reasons to Visit Often

no@spam.com (PDCA WebAdmin) — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:00:00 CDT

The Top 11 Reasons to Visit the New PDCA Online Often

E-Marketing

no@spam.com (From DECO Magazine) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:30:00 CDT

From man’s earliest drawings of deer hunts on cave walls, we have told stories to enlarge our circle of friends, to tell others “I exist.” Some experts see the internet as carrying on the tradition of oral communication – or, as that sixties song described it, the grapevine. Lance Strate, a Fordham University communications professor points out, “we evolved with speech, we didn’t evolve with writing.”

Disposing of Latex Paints

no@spam.com (From DECO Magazine) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 13:30:00 CDT

Today, about 85 percent of all Architectural Coatings produced are water-based. Each year hundreds of millions of gallons of these products are sold to do-it-yourself customers and painting contractors.