Commercial Contractor Forum
Texas Style
The interactive forum is designed for contractors in exchange ideas, problems and solutions to your painting business. The contractor only environment allows contractors to work in a peer group regardless of company size. Join painting contractors from across Texas as PDCA strives to make the Best, Better. What for an announcement that will provide information on the next peer group forum.
PDCA Board Approves New PDCA Industry Standard
One of the most important roles PDCA plays in the paint and coatings industry is in the area of Industry Standards development. PDCA standard P15-07 is entitled "Painting of Shop Primed Siding and Other Architectural Features".
The Purpose of this newest Industry Standard is to extablish procedures fot the evaluation of shop primer applied by an entity other than the painting contractor, including but not limited to such surfaces as siding and other architectural features.
PDCA is committed to education and training, and great emphasis is placed on understanding the importance of how to use each Industry Standard. PDCA will also encourage the use of PDCA Industry Standards in all contractor work. By implementing Industry Standards, both in contracts and in practical application, a clear differentiation is created between a professional contractor and all others. Using these Industry Standards serves the inerests of consumer and contractors alike.
PDCA now boasts 15 Industry Standards, which are all available for download on the PDCA Member's Only area at www.pdca.org. All subscribers to the PDCA Industry Standards Presentation Binder will receive the new printed standard plus a CD Rom.
The Standards Binder is a must for all painting contractors, architects, design pros, and general contractors. The binder includes the recently updated printed version and electronic version on CD Rom, Guidelines for a Successful Construction Project, and the New MPI Glossary of Paint Terms Manual, all in a PDCA three ring binder for easy access. (You may order the binder on-line at www.pdca.org or call Publications at 800-332-7322.)
Painting Contractor Education
Education Opportunities are available through the PDCA Contractor College – Accreditation Program in a joint sponsorship by the Texas Council and National PDCA Organizations. Commercial Contractor Forums are offered in major geographic centers throughout Texas to provide painting contractors with the opportunity to grow their business with a wide variety of topics ranging from business to technical.
Legislative Assistance to Subcontractors
With an alliance of thirteen statewide specialty contractors
associations, the Texas Council – PDCA offers its members participation in lobby efforts during Texas Legislative Sessions. The legislature is scheduled to convene in January of 2009. The PDCA holds a board position within the Texas Construction Association (TCA). The TCA promotes the legislative agenda for the subcontractor organizations. Visit the TCA web site for information on the legislative agenda and special member services.
Insurance Program
ANCO Insurance of Austin offers PDCA members an opportunity to participate in the PDCA Safety Group. Competitive insurance quotes are offered in all types of insurance.
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Paint Disposal
Looking for information on the current regulations for disposal of various types of paint products? Check the information provided at the disposal of paint and thinner products link on the PDCA web site. |
