PDCA Commercial Forum

Cut Through the Fog - Connect to Success

What separates your company from the competition?

Undoubtedly one of the most important elements: the systems and knowledge utilized by your company.
As a commercial painting contractor, acquiring useful resources for your business often requires
significant time to search through many fundamental offerings.

Cut through the fog and connect to valuable resources that go beyond the typical fundamental offerings.
Become a member of the PDCA Commercial Forum. Your business success is our mission.
Sharpen Your Competitive Edge - Reduce Costs - Improve Productivity - Increase Profits

Membership in the Forum delivers the ability to share in a higher level of networking and utilize many very valuable resources.
Join with many of the best commercial painting contractors in the country.

2010 Annual Conference

The Annual Event just for Commercial Contractors
Powerful Networking with Commercial Painting Contractor Peers

The PDCA Commercial Forum Board of Directors voted to hold the 2010 Conference in Chicago, IL.
The central location of this year's conference offers tremendous opportunities for all conference attendees.
June is an ideal time to visit Chicago. Lots of sun, great weather and lots to see and do including the Chicago Blues Festival.

-Speakers
-Systems and Paper Presentations
-Powerful Peer Networking
-Forum Sponsor Exhibits and Presentation Spotlights
-Affordable Registration Cost

Save the Dates - June 10th to 12th, 2010

More Information and Conference Registration available soon.

Comparing AIA and ConsensusDOCS in a Real World Setting

Webinar - March 24, 2010 from 2:00-3:30pm ET - Registration is $20 for PDCA Members

Key Topics to be Covered:

Identify key differences between the AIA A201 (2007) and the ConsensusDOCS 200
Discuss how key issues are handled by each document
Provide legal insight on key issues using real-world

Using real-world examples, two leading construction attorneys will discuss many of the differences between ConsensusDOCS and AIA standard form construction contract documents. Key issues that will be addressed include:

Owner Financial Information
Means and Methods
Submittal Schedule
Change Orders
Dispute Resolution
Retainage

Substantial Completion
Insurance
Roles and Responsibilities
Indemnification
Liquidated Damages
Order of Precedence

Download and Print Information Flyer and Registration Form

Note: Since PDCA is a ConsensusDOCS Endorsing Organization, registration is $20 instead of $49

EPA’s Renovation, Repair and Painting Rule

Friday, 22 January 2010 00:00 |

Author: Brandt Domas |

EPA's RRP Rule - Not Just for Residential Contractors

Since 1999, the EPA has been working on establishing a rule for Renovation, Repair and Painting. On April 22, 2008, EPA issued the long awaited final rule under the authority of section 402(c)(3) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to address lead-based paint hazards. Under the rule, beginning April 22, 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities, and schools built before 1978 must be certified and must follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination. The word disturb includes most of the normal procedures we use in the preparation of surfaces to be painted. Contractors, who already have Lead Abatement certifications, will also need to meet the simpler criteria established RRP Certification.