Success in the Field
Course description
Typically, 60-75% of gypsum board in a building is visible as wall and ceiling surfaces. When properly installed and finished, it blends seamlessly with paint or wallcoverings. This presentation offers guidelines and industry practices for optimal gypsum board installations, addressing common architectural questions and reviewing industry documents on job site conditions and installation methods. Course led by NGC-certified presenters, offering 1.0 LU/HSW credit.
Objectives
Learning Objectives
Participants of this course will:
- Receive an overview of common application questions from architects related to gypsum board products.
- Learn how to inspect job sites using industry approved information and available industry tools that educate architects, specifiers and construction administrators on industry accepted installation methods and solutions to remediate faulty installations, allowing specifiers and architects to educated, responsive and factually correct.
- Discover how governing bodies like ASTM, the Gypsum Association and the Drywall Finishing Counsel support good practices in application.
- Review best practices for gypsum board installation and product/job site conditions to be avoided.
Audience
Targeted Audience
Architects, Specification Writers, Design Professionals, Facility Managers, School Boards, Architecture and Design Students, Building Owners, etc. This program meets every experience level, with time designed into the program for questions and answers.
Frequently asked questions
Course information, requirements and contact.
How long is the course?
The course lasts approximately 1 hour.
How is the course is taught?
Courses are taught onsite or virtually using a PowerPoint presentation. Samples, test data and exercises are based on the topic of discussion.
What technology requirements are needed?
Projection capabilities for the PowerPoint presentation, Power,
HDMI, WiFi
Is there a cost for this program?
There is no cost for this program.
Will I receive proof of participation?
NGC offers Certificates of Participation for reciprocating
association members.
Who do I contact about setting up this course and for further questions?
For questions or additional information, email us at ngcaia@nationalgypsum.com. If you are interested in taking this course sign up with the form listed in the page below.
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