PDCA The Painting and Decorating Contractors of America

(PDCA) traces its history to 1884 when it was established by a group of contractors. The first name of PDCA was the "Master House Painters Association of the United States and Canada". It came into legal existence in New York City on January 15, 1885 for the specific purpose of attacking industry abuses which arose from "unwise competition", to remedy a defective apprentice system, to solve problems created by unsatisfactory materials, and to devise a means for assuring the public of the "skill, honorable reputation, and probity" of master painters.

PDCA is developing industry standards, industry-specific publications and programs essential to the success of painting contractors. From business management publications, to training and reference videos, to health and safety manuals, PDCA are continually providing the resources needed to manage a successful painting company. PDCA Standards benefit the customers of the painting and decorating industry and the entire construction and design community.

Buckeye Painting and Decks, Inc has been a member of the PDCA for over 10 years and Mario FX Salwan (President of Buckeye P&D) currently serves as the President of the Cleveland Chapter of PDCA helping to promote quality workmanship throughout the painting industry.

BBB – The Better Business Bureau

The (BBB) system in the U.S. extends across the nation; coast-to-coast, and in Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico.

Since the founding of the first BBB in 1912, the BBB system has proven that the majority of marketplace problems can be solved fairly through the use of voluntary self-regulation and consumer education.

The BBB's Core Services include:

• Business Reliability Reports;
• Dispute Resolution;
• Truth-in-Advertising;
• Consumer and Business Education; and
• Charity Review.
• Buckeye Painting and Decks, Inc has been a member of the BBB for over 13 years and has a perfect complaint history with the BBB. Our membership with the BBB is a sign of our commitment to protecting the interests of our customers.

The following are just a few of the helpful tips contained in the BBB publication when hiring a home improvement contractor:

• Plan your project from start to finish;
• Be specific in explaining exactly what you want;
• Be sure to approve any architectural plans that are involved before the contract work begins;
• Compare costs before making a financial commitment;
• Discuss bids in detail with each contractor;
• Ask the contractor for local references and find out if he or she is a member of a professional remodelers association;
• Contact your Better Business Bureau to learn about the contractor's length of time in business and his or her responsiveness to complaints;
• Find out if a contractor has insurance covering worker's compensation, property damage, and personal liability; and
• Check with state, county, or city housing authorities to ensure that a contractor meets all area licensing/bonding requirements. To order a copy of this BBB publication, contact your local Better Business Bureau or visit the Resource Library of Publications on the BBB central web site at www.bbb.org.