Participants of this course will:

• Identify and evaluate gypsum board solutions that enhance durability, occupant safety, and welfare in high-use environments.
• Understand the distinctions between abuse-resistant and impact-resistant gypsum boards, including their compositions, performance attributes, and appropriate applications for minimizing surface damage and cavity penetration.
• Apply ASTM C1629 testing standards and classification systems to assess product suitability and ensure code-compliant, resilient interior wall design.
• Select and specify gypsum board products for critical locations within buildings, such as corridors, patient rooms, classrooms, guest areas, and other high-traffic spaces, to protect occupants, reduce maintenance, and maintain the integrity of interior partitions over time.

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.