March 2008
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
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February 22, 2008
PDCA Adopts New Bylaws
At the most recent PDCA Annual Business Meeting in Los Angeles, a new proposed set of
Bylaws were adopted. More
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February 15, 2008
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
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January 28, 2008
2008 Associate Member of the Year
PDCA is pleased to recognize The Sherwin-Williams Company as its National
Associate Member of the Year and especially Steve Revnew, Director of Marketing, Product Development,
as recipient of the actual award. More |
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January 28, 2008
Painting Contractor Receives PDCA's Highest Honor
Douglas J. Hampton of Wilson & Hampton is
recipient of its Alfred Quilici Outstanding Member Award. PDCA's highest honor, which annually recognizes a
member who embodies integrity, professionalism, and devotion to advancing the goals
of PDCA. - More |
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January 28, 2008
2008 Distinguished Service Award Winner Named
PDCA selected painting contractor Mario Guertin of Painting In Partnership, Inc. as
recipient of its Richard A. Liddeke Distinguished Service Award. - More |
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January 28, 2008
PDCA's New Award for Craftsmanship
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America selected five (5) recipients of its New Award, the L.E. Travis, Jr Craftsmanship
of the Year Award.- More |
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January 28, 2008
Lifetime Achievement in the Painting Profession
Martin
C. DeVries, Jr., is honored with PDCA's Presidential Citation for Lifetime Achievement in the Painting Profession - More |
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January 28, 2008
2008 PDCA's PIPP and Safety Award Winners Announced
PIPP Award Winners - Click Safety Award Winners - Click
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January 28, 2008
PDCA's Humanitarian Award
Karen McClain of Karen McClain Visuals, Inc. was named as
the recipient of PDCA's Humanitarian Award. - More |
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January 2008
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
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October 30, 2007
PDCA Receives $15,000 Education Pledge From PPG Industries
PPG Industries has committed $15,000 to the PDCA Education Program over the next three years. The announcement was made by Ron Raley, Marketing Director PPG Industries/Stores. Click Here |
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September 28, 2007
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. Click Here |
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August 22, 2007
Board Approves Another New PDCA Industry Standard
The PDCA Board of Directors approved another new PDCA Industry Standard P16-07 "Wallcovering Removal in Preparation for Painting", at the Mid-Year Board of Director's meeting held in St. Louis, Missouri on August 17, 2007 Click Here |
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June 13,2007
Defense of National Associates
PDCA takes an aggressive position in defense of Sherwin Williams on behalf of all paint manufacturers and the entire PDCA contracting membership. See sample letter sent to the governors of New Jersey, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin and California
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April 25, 2007
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 to purchase COPs and how you can become involved. More |
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March 15, 2007
PDCA Education Receives 2nd $100,000
from Benjamin Moore & Co.
PDCA received the second of three pledges to support PDCA Education plan at the highest level More |
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March 5, 2007
2007 Scholarship Winners
The A.E. Robert Friedman Trustees are very pleased to announce the
names of students chosen for the prestigious A. E. Robert Friedman/PDCA
Scholarship
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February 14, 2007
New PDCA Magazine Launched - DECO
PDCA made a major announcement at the PACE EXPO in Dallas, by launching DECO, a
brand new industry magazine. Dr. Ian R. Horen, CEO of PDCA said “The new magazine will be very different than any other published in the painting trade marketplace." More |
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Feb. 10, 2007
PDCA Board Approves New PDCA Industry Standard
PDCA is pleased to announce the PDCA Board of Directors approved a new PDCA Industry Standard, P15-07, at the Annual Board of Director's meeting held in Dallas, Texas on February 10, 2007 . P15-07 is entitled "Painting of Shop Primed Siding and Other Architectural Features."
The purpose of this newest Industry Standard is to establish procedures for 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. More Click Here |
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June 1, 2006
PDCA's Contractor College Sponsors
Education Courses for Texas Council
PDCA's Texas Council has begun a program which offers painting contractors a unique opportunity to increase their business. The program, sponsored by PDCA's Contractor College, allows contractors to take business and technical education courses in a local setting. More Click Here |
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May 9, 2006
PDCA's Contractor College Announces
the First PDCA Accredited Company
PDCA's Contractor College announced today that Painting In Partnership, Inc. of Palatine, IL has successfully earned PDCA Accreditation by completing all the necessary courses and submitting the appropriate business documents. Contractor College would like to congratulate Painting In Partnership, Inc. on this outstanding achievement. More Click Here |
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March 20, 2006
Coatings World Reviews PACE 2006
Expo Report: PACE 2006 - “An Ocean of Education and Information”
Leading contractors and manufacturers were on hand demonstrating and learning about the newest and most innovative technologies.
By Tim Wright,
Coatings World Editor More Click Here |
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February 26, 2006
PDCA Honors Purdy's Bruce Schneider
PDCA selected Bruce Schneider, End User Marketing Manager and Training Coordinator for Purdy in Portland, Oregon, as the recipient of its 2006 Associate Member of the Year award. More Click Here |
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February 17, 2006
PDCA Receives Pledge to Education from
The Wooster Brush Company
The PDCA received a pledge from The Wooster
Brush Company to support the PDCA Education Plan with a charitable contribution over
the next three years. More Click Here
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February 15, 2006
PDCA Promotes Education through Scholarship Awards
Since its inception in 1978, the A. E.Robert Friedman PDCA Scholarship Fund has awarded over 158 scholarships to deserving students each having been nominated by an active member of PDCA. These students have represented a wide variety of backgrounds and career choices. More Click Here |
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February 9, 2006
PDCA Announces Three New products at PACE 2006
At the PACE 2006 convention in Tampa, PDCA announced three new products.
First the new Contractor College Program provides a company accreditation and training program with outstanding business related education relevant to your business. Second, PDCA introduced the online version of PASSPORT. PASSPORT represents a business system to provide business processes and procedures much like those found in franchise offerings, available to members free of charge from the PDCA web site. Third, PDCA introduced its new Customer Quality Assurance Program. The program is specifically designed to provide a complete homeowner presentation "kit" for residential contractor use. |
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February 9, 2006
PDCA Receives $15,000 Pledge to Education from Purdy
PDCA received a pledge from Purdy to support the PDCA Education Plan with a $15,000 contribution over the next three years. Click Here |
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February 1, 2006
PDCA Honors Members and the Industry's Finest Work
At the PACE 2006 convention, PDCA honored the work of its members during the Annual Awards Ceremony. PDCA events included the Picture It Painted Professionally (PIPP) Awards, Safety Awards, Distinguished Service Award and the Al Quilici Outstanding Member Award and National Associate of the Year Award. PDCA also honored those members who past on last year in a memorial ceremony. You can view the List of Winners by clicking on the links above or view the actual Awards and Memorial Presentation Video. |
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December 15, 2005
Spectacular PDCA Education News:
Benjamin Moore Pledges $300,000
PDCA received a pledge from Benjamin Moore & Co. to support the PDCA Education Plan at the highest level with a $300,000 contribution over the next three years Click Here |
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March 21, 2005
James Prestage, ICI Paints Associate Member of the Year
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) selected James Prestage, Sr., manager, contractor services at ICI Paints in Cleveland, Ohio, as the recipient of its 2005 Associate Member of the Year award. Click Here |
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March 15, 2005
Southern California Painting Contractor Honored for Distinquished Service
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) selected painting contractor Mark E. Robson as recipient of its Distinguished Service Award, which annually recognizes perseverance and extraordinary effort expended to the benefit of PDCA and its members. Click Here |
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March 4, 2005
San Antonio Painting Contractor Receives Highest Honor
for Service to Organization
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) selected painting contractor L. E. (Ed) Travis, III, as recipient of its Alfred Quilici Outstanding Member Award, which annually recognizes a member who embodies integrity, professionalism and devotion to advancing the goals of PDCA. Click Here |
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Two Painting Contractors Honored for Humanitarian Effort
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) selected two contractors as recipients of its Humanitarian Award, which annually recognizes extraordinary human achievements by PDCA members. Click Here |
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February 17, 2005
PDCA and SSPC Successfully Launched the “Mega-Show”. “Paint And Coatings EXPO (PACE)
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings are proud to announce that the first industry-wide trade show, “The Paint and Coatings EXPO (PACE),” was held January 23-26, 2005 at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. Over 4400 contractors, over 380 exhibit booths and over 100 educational program offerings made this show a “Record Breaker”. Click Here |
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February 17, 2005
PDCA Elects New Executive Committee Members
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) announces the names of its new officers for the 2005-2006 term. Elections were held last month at The Painting & Coating’s Expo (PACE), the association’s mega trade show and convention in Las Vegas. Click Here |
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February 9, 2005
PDCA’s Newest Strategic Alliance with ServiceMagic ®
Gives Members Access to Leading Online Marketing Resource
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America today announced a strategic relationship with ServiceMagic ® Inc., the leading online marketplace connecting homeowners with prescreened and customer-rated residential contractors and home service professionals. Click Here |
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January 28, 2005
PDCA Honors the Coatings Industry's Finest Work
The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America proudly announces the winners of its 2005 “Picture it Painted Professionally” (PIPP) Awards, which were revealed in January at the association’s mega convention and trade show in Las Vegas. Click Here |
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January 23, 2005
PDCA hosted major Conference
to set National Standards for Decorative Finishing
PDCA hosted an Industry Conference to review the Draft of an Industry Standard for Decorative Finishing. The Conference brought together the most prominent contractors, educators, manufacturers and consultants in the field of Decorative Finishing in the United States. The Draft was developed by the PDCA Craftsmanship Forum, a self-funded group within the PDCA, devoted to the advancement of Craftsmanship within the Painting Industry. Click Here |
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Find out what the Painting and Decorating Contractors of America role is within the industry at large and what benefits we bring the contractor member. Click Here |
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