EP 11: How high-quality gypsum boards reduce risk in commercial projects

When constructing commercial buildings, stakeholders often focus on the steel frame, the glass facade or the foundation, but the walls inside are just as critical to a project's success. Making the right choice about gypsum board — also known as drywall — can be the difference between a successful project and one plagued by delays, budget overruns and long-term issues. Listen or watch Jessica Janosko, Southeast area sales manager, talk with host Chris Whitmire, director of product marketing, about when to invest in high-performance gypsum boards to cut risks in commercial projects. Listeners will learn: The different priorities architects, contractors and building owners have regarding budget, timing and aesthetics The definition of value engineering and the specific risks, such as diminished resilience and increased maintenance costs, of downgrading specified boards The critical technical differences between abuse-resistant boards (surface-level protection) and impact-resistant boards (penetration protection) How to protect shaft enclosures, built early in the construction schedule, from rain and mold damage by using glass mat gypsum panels over paper-faced options Strategies for "topping out" construction to simplify mechanical, electrical and plumbing crew scheduling How investing upfront in acoustically enhanced boards can prevent costly and disruptive renovations later Want to know more?  Read the article, "How high-performance gypsum boards cut risk in commercial projects" Visit the Why Invest resources page  Download the Why Invest infographic Explore the difference between abuse-resistant and impact-resistant gypsum boards Understand how the Gold Bond® SoundBreak® XP® family of products can improve acoustics in schools, healthcare facilities and mixed-used developments Download today's show transcript or watch NGConnects on YouTube. Do you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic we should cover? We want to hear from you. Email your ideas to [email protected]. Find all NGConnects Podcasts episodes at nationalgypsum.com/podcasts. National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925. The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. For specific building or design questions, please consult with the 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team or your regional National Gypsum construction design manager. Always use products according to the manufacturer's recommendations.