Gypsum Resources For Better Design, Tech Talk with National Gypsum 11.29.22

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About This Program

Join us to learn about the resources available from the Gypsum Association and National Gypsum Company that help solve problems on your project. We will provide a review of several industry documents that help you comply with fire protection and sound control requirements. Whether your project is metal or wood framed, there is a resource for you.

Session Takeaways

Understand how the Gypsum Association and manufacturers resources collaborate.
Understand how to analyze fire-rated gypsum board designs.
Identify the elements that impact STC ratings and what strategies can be taken to improve STC ratings in wall assemblies.
Understand how gypsum board assemblies fit with adjacent building components.

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Learning Units

CSI:	1.0 LU*
*May be submitted for domain specific learning units to CDT recertification, and/or general learning units for CCCA, CCS, and CCPR.

Relevant Practices

General Project Delivery
Design/Engineering
Specifying/Information Management
Product Selection/Specification
Procurement
Construction Management/Construction
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Ownership/Property Management

Contributors

Scott Hughes, CSI, CDT

Construction Design Manager, National Gypsum Company
Scott Hughes, CSI, CDT is the Atlantic and Northeast Region Construction Design Manager for National Gypsum Company since 2006. He promotes National Gypsum’s architecturally specified products through education and technical consultation. Scott’s primary responsibilities are architectural specifications and presenting AIA approved education courses. Scott has been in the building products business for 26 years as an architectural sales representative in both the roofing and gypsum industry.
Thad Goodman, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, LEED Green Associate

Thad Goodman, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, LEED Green Associate is the Central and Midwest Region Construction Design Manager for National Gypsum Company. He promotes National Gypsum’s architecturally specified products through education and technical consultation. Thad’s primary responsibilities are architectural specifications and presenting AIA approved education courses. As a life-long member of the construction community, he is also known to be a trusted advisor to many. Thad is active in Industry Association work. He is a CSI Fellow, active in several chapters and past Great Lakes Region President. He is also the USGBC Central Ohio Local Leadership Team Programs Committee Chair.