Topics Covered

Developed under the guidance of an expert oversight group made up of contractors and manufacturers, topics covered include:

• History
• Codes and standards
• Common terminology and definitions
• Design issues
• Engineering
• Types of gypsum systems
• Types of gypsum panels
• Installation
• Finish systems
• Molding and accessories
• Preparation for decoration
• Red flags & solutions
• Repairing gypsum membranes
• Material storage and handling
• Safety
• Special tools
• Project management / quality control