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Professional Identification
Painting contractors and material suppliers have the opportunity to meet locally and solve common problems, discuss business concerns and work together toward industry goals as a unified group.
Industry Standards
Members will have access to our Industry Standards, which define what constitutes the proper and professional way of doing things in our industry. They define what a paint job should look like and how to adequately inspect for proper workmanship. They also define the different levels of surface preparation and how to distinguish between them. Each standard is organized into seven sections:
(1) scope;
(2) significance and use;
(3) reference documents and standards;
(4) definitions;
(5) standard specification;
(6) comments; and
(7) disclaimer of liability.
The Standards discuss a range of issues that commonly become the subject of misunderstandings or, in extreme cases, contract disputes and provide guidance for both the contractor and the layman about how such differences can best be avoided.
Contracts, Proposals and Marketing Materials
You will be provided with complimentary contracts, proposals and other industry related forms, plus marketing materials that differentiate you from your competition.
PDCA offers Peer Groups that compare profit margins and share your bottom line numbers with other contractors throughout the country so you can evaluate your business and develop a winning strategy for the future.
PDCA researched the licensing and registration requirements for all 50 states so you don’t have to. We’ve also put them in one convenient place and in a downloadable format for ease of use. You can literally hand the requirements (under the law, rule or regulation) directly to your prospective customers.
PDCA has every Business Form such as a simple Change Order, Job Description, Residential/ Commercial Sales Prospect Sheet, Employee Evaluation Form Accident Report Form, Pre-Employment Form, Sample Mold Disclaimer, Specification Checklist and Competitive Analysis Worksheet.
We also have Federal Department of Labor Posters, OSHA Safety & Health Act Posters, Fair Labor Standards Act/Minimum Wage Posters and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Posters.
Finally, Wet Paint Sign Templates, Finished Area Signs and Accident Prevention Safety Posters such as Caution and Dangers Signs are already made to spec and ready to download for your use.
PDCA Publications
Members will get complimentary and/or discounted rates on over 50 different Publications and Resources such as PDCA’s Safety Program, 2008 Quality Assurance Portfolio, Pacer Estimating Software, PDCA Estimating Guide Volume I, Practices and Procedures and PDCA Estimating Guide Volume II- Rates and Tables.
Contractor College
The College delivers Business and Technical Education for Painting and Decorating Contractors in several formats: live seminars and workshops, online courses, teleconferences and webinars.
Courses can teach you to save time or make more money. PDCA Contractor College is the single best source of information for the professional painting and decorating contractor.
PDCA’s Contractor College provides a community of learning for painting and decorating contractors that leads to business excellence.
College Course Topics Include
- Recruiting, motivating and managing the best workforce
- Successful marketing and promotion strategy and techniques
- Navigating the often complex OSHA regulations
- Designing an effective safety program
- Devising a workable business plan that will guarantee success
- Sales skills training to drive success
- The latest industry technology and technical information
PDCA Accreditation
Accreditation is a professional designation of excellence. PDCA’s Accreditation Program is carefully crafted and encompasses every facet of the business of painting and decorating contracting. The purpose of Accreditation is to provide contractors a way to separate themselves and their companies from others in the field. Professional and industry designations are a proven means to create that degree of separation so important in a competitive environment.
Do you want to be the very best?
PDCA Accreditation is for you! The attainment of PDCA Accreditation for a painting and decorating company is no small feat. Becoming accredited is like receiving your degree in painting and decorating contracting. To maintain PDCA Accreditation, companies are required to meet continuing education requirements and complete the renewal process.
PACE (Paint & Coatings Expo)
PACE is a one-stop shop for technical and business education, a forum for demonstrations of the newest and most innovative technology, a place to meet the leading contractors and manufactures and an incredible venue to celebrate the painting profession.
A combined effort of PDCA and SSPC, PACE provides an annual opportunity to choose from over 80 hours of education for Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Decorative Contractors. It also provides access to the paint contracting industry’s largest trade show.
There is nowhere else where you can obtain this much knowledge, on an annual basis, in one place within a span of just a few days. As a member, your reduced registration fees provide great savings and value
PDCA's PACER Software
Save Time and Add to Your Bottom Line
Tablet PC, Laptop or Desktop PC - You Pick It and PACER Supports It
PDCA’s PACER Estimating System lets you document and, if desired, generate closure paperwork and documentation before you leave your initial customer site visit.
With PACER you can:
- Track estimate information faster
- Produce professional proposal documents onsite
- Accurately calculate paint requirements
- Generate worker documentation in three languages
- Track history of estimates, trends
- Estimate from walkthroughs, blueprints, or notes
Member Programs and Discounts
Benefit from these money-saving programs offered by PDCA National Associate Members
and through PDCA Affinity Programs.
Market Hardware is the market leader of web sites providers for painters and decorators and other specialty contractors. Market Hardware also specializes in web marketing campaigns for PDCA members. They sell web marketing to contractors who are building or renovating their websites and are looking for a “Do It for Me” solution.
PDCA members save with Shell Fleet PLUS - Shell's Fleet Management Program offers a rebate program at $.03 per gallon and extensive statement information to help control costs. Billing options with Program Fees waived and detailed management reporting.
Work-Systems provides complete media and PR solutions for your business using the power of original, well written copy joined with modern media. Communicating effectively with your prospects, customers, and employees, is paramount to your success. The cookie cutter 'template' approach to marketing and PR is too expensive and doesn't set you apart from your competition. For Print, Internet and Multimedia, this PDCA Member Discount Program provides access to planning, design, and development for all of your media and PR needs.
PDCA Affinity Programs
PDCA Members receive special discounted pricing and one (1) month of FREE service with ADP the #1 Payroll Service Provider.
Construction Peer Groups Corporation
PDCA's Peer Groups are an executive level education program. Construction Peer Group Corporation has developed this unique program exclusively for PDCA.
PDCA Members ship for up to 25% less
PDCA has teamed with DHL Express to offer members savings of up to 25% on express shipping. Members can save no matter where they ship - around the state, around the country or around the world. There are no commitments and no contracts necessary to participate.
E-Myth Essentials, the best-selling entrepreneurial e-learning course that will help take your business to a whole new level.
Hertz Rent-a-Car offers discounts on weekly rental as well as free upgrades.
National Revenue Corporation offers a program to collect your delinquent accounts and bad checks that is economical, professional and delivers exceptional results.
Thousands of brand name office products at competitive prices are what Penny Wise Office Products offer PDCA members. Delivery is free with a $25 minimum order and returns are hassle free.
Protect Your Most Valuable Asset... YOUR DATA!
Our Remote Data Backup service is the most cost effective, secure and reliable way to automatically back up your mission critical data files offsite every night.
Score…This e-mail counseling service lets small business owners seek advice from more than 1,200 SCORE e-mail counselors with experience in more than 600 different business skills.
ServiceMagic eliminates the signup fees for PDCA members enrolling in ServiceMagic. ServiceMagic is the leading online marketplace connecting homeowners with prescreened and customer-rated residential contractors and home service professionals.
PDCA Your "Partner In Profit", has signed an agreement with SESCO Management Consultants to provide complementary Human Resource (HR) Consultation for all PDCA Members - Unlimited Free Telephone or Email Consultation. SESCO Management Consultants is the oldest full service human resources and employment relations consulting firms in America today.
Let YourCostCenter.com show you how to price your service to ensure profitability. PDCA members receive 20% discount off the yearly membership fees. PDCA members can access the program by logging on at
 www.YourCostCenter.com Clicking the “sign up here” button.
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