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Architectural Education Courses, Continuing Education Credits, Free Courses
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NGC is committed to helping the architectural community earn and maintain continuing
education credits. We offer various opportunities through our AIA/CES courses. |
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 National Gypsum offers Free educational opportunities
through its AIA/CES courses in an effort to help the architectural community earn
and maintain continuing education credits.
Our current offering:
"High Performance Sheathings Designed for Today's Exterior Building Systems "
 The use of high performance exterior sheathings is critical for today's versatile building systems. During this presentation we will examine all of the fiberglass faced gypsum and cement board products offered for the exterior building envelope.
Click the following link to take this course online at the Ron Blank & Associates
web site. Input your user name and password to access the test. If you are not yet
registered, click "Create New Account" to register online.
Click here to
take this course
"Acoustically Enhanced Gypsum Board Designed for High STC Wall Assemblies "
Over the years sound transmission in wall partitions has been a difficult issue to resolve. The use of sound resilient metal channels, double stud and staggered stud walls filled with insulation was the design professional's choice. As a result of innovation and a better understanding of acoustics, additional products are now available for the design of high STC wall assemblies .
Click the following link to take this course online at the Ron Blank & Associates
web site. Input your user name and password to access the test. If you are not yet
registered, click "Create New Account" to register online.
Click here to
take this course
"Gypsum 101"
Gypsum
wallboard has been utilized in construction since 1917. It might be one of the most
versatile building materials ever invented. But how many people really know gypsum,
or perhaps were afraid to ask the question? This interactive presentation will walk
you through the basics of gypsum board and introduce you to the latest innovation
of high-performance products available in the marketplace.
Click the following link to take this course online at the Ron Blank & Associates
web site. Input your user name and password to access the test. If you are not yet
registered, click "Create New Account" to register online.
Click here to take this course
"Abuse and Impact Resistant Gypsum
Systems"
This one-hour interactive presentation features the next generation of abuse and
impact resistant gypsum products available in todays market, while offering samples,
test data, and impact demonstrations. Also covered are cost comparisons between
the upgrade from 5/8" Type "X" wallboard to abuse and/or impact resistant wall systems.
Click the following link to take this course online at the Ron Blank & Associates
web site. Input your user name and password to access the test. If you are not yet
registered, click "Create New Account" to register online.
Click here to
take this course
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"Cement Board Stucco Systems"
Are you looking for an impact and weather resistant stucco system? This one-hour
course features several alternate options in this commonly built system. Come along
with us as we illustrate the C.A.D. details associated with this system and show
you actual jobs that have cement board stucco systems applied to their exterior
envelopes.
Click the following link to take this course online at the Ron Blank & Associates
web site. Input your user name and password to access the test. If you are not yet
registered, click "Create New Account" to register.
Click here to
take this course online
"Cement Board From Showers To
Exterior Sheathing"
Did you know that cement board is bendable? Learn the details on bendable cement
board and many other cement board facts in this one-hour course. Take our self-study
seminar and you will compare cementitious backer boards, learn about the many uses
of cement board, watch a slide show on cutting and installing, and view the photo
gallery.
Click the following link to take this course online at the Ron Blank & Associates
web site. Input your user name and password to access the test. If you are not yet
registered, click "Create New Account" to register.
Click here to
take this course online
"Understanding the UL
Fire Resistance Directories
101"
This one-hour lecture features discussion on that bright orange book on your shelf
that has a lot of great fire resistant information and is easy to use! Learn how
to master the UL Fire Resistance Directory and use this resource in an effective
and efficient way. We will take a basic look at this book and then drill down to
examine fire rated designs and assemblies.
Click the following link to take this course online at the Ron Blank & Associates
web site. Input your user name and password to access the test. If you are not yet
registered, click "Create New Account" to register.
Click here to
take this course online
"The 5 Levels of Finishing Gypsum
Wallboard"
This course features a step-by-step discussion of the five levels of drywall finishing.
Understanding the difference between each level of finish can make the difference
between a satisfied or unsatisfied customer. This presentation uses information
from a Consensus Document of the Gypsum Association, CISCA, AWCI and PDCA.
Click the following link to take this course online at the Ron Blank & Associates
web site. Input your user name and password to access the test. If you are not yet
registered, click "Create New Account" to register online.
Click here to
take this course
For more information or to request an AIA/CES course, please contact:
Mundise Mortimer
Manager - Technical Marketing
National Gypsum Company
ngcaia@nationalgypsum.com
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National Gypsum presenters are authorized trained presenters on behalf of the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute for the continuing education course "Healthy Indoor Air Quality By Design."
Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, the participants will understand the impact of indoor air pollution on human health. They will also be able to identify sources of indoor air pollutants and view several case studies of the effects of controlling versus not controlling indoor environnental quality at the design phase of building construction. Moreover, the particpants will learn the value of selecting certified low emitting products as a proven method for controlling VOC emissions (volatile organic compounds) that invade the indoor environment.
For more info on this program, please contact:
Mundise Mortimer
Manager of Technical Marketing
704-365-7494
MMortimer@nationalgypsum.com
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