Temple-Inland is proud to be a Passport Provider with the American Institute of Architects for continuing education. We offer multiple on-site courses covering a range of subjects related to gypsum board properties and performance, as well as LEED credit contributions. We also have developed one course for online availability in cooperation with Hanley-Wood.
On Site
On-site courses are led by trained Temple-Inland Architect Specialists known for their expertise in Building Science, Sustainable Design and Construction, LEED and other environmental certification systems.
Courses can be scheduled as "Lunch & Learn" sessions OR at a time that is convenient to your staff.
- Synthetic Gypsum and How It Contributes to LEED
- Credit: 1 LU (HSW + SD-qualified)
- Description: An extensive interactive lecture/discussion illustrating the incorporation of synthetic gypsum in the wallboard manufacturing process and how synthetic gypsum wallboard performs at 95 percent-plus recycled content, making it a contributing factor in LEED projects.
- Gypsum Wallboard in Fire-Resistant Design
- Credit: 1 LU (HSW-qualified)
- Description: An in-depth study of the physical characteristics of fire-resistant wallboard and how those attributes contribute to quality fire-design wall systems.
- Introduction to Sound Abatement in Walls and Floor-Ceiling Design
- Credit: 1 LU (HSW-qualified)
- Description: An in-depth study and discussion of the physiology of sound and methods to achieve sound abatement in common wall assemblies and floor-ceiling assemblies in traditional constructive methods.
- Recommended Levels of Gypsum Board Finish
- Credit: 1 LU (HSW-qualified)
- Description: An interactive lecture/discussion taking an extensive look at the five recommended finishing levels of gypsum wallboard and what situations should each be specified.
- Introduction to Wall Bracing in Wood-Frame Construction
- Credit: 1 LU (HSW-qualified)
- Description: An in-depth presentation and discussion of how wind, seismic and gravitational forces affect the structural integrity of a building and a look at the various traditional bracing methods used to resist those forces.
- Plant Tour: How Gypsum Board is Manufactured
- Credit: 2 LUs (HSW-qualified)
- Description: Taking place at one of Temple-Inland's four gypsum wallboard manufacturing facilities (West Memphis, AR; Cumberland City, TN; Fletcher, OK; or McQueeney, TX), the program will begin with a 1-hour class discussion of the process of how gypsum is harvested and transformed into gypsum board, focusing on the different types of products and their traditional applications in a project. An oversight of incorporating synthetic gypsum as a raw material will also be included. The class will be followed by a 1-hour tour of the local facility, observing first-hand the manufacturing, packaging and shipping process.
- Note: Transportation to and from plant is not included.
Contact Glenn Miller for more information and to schedule on-site Continuing Education for your office.
Phone: 972-467-3499
Email: glennmiller@templeinland.com
Online
In association with Hanley Wood, Temple-Inland offers the following CE course online:
- Synthetic Gypsum and How it Contributes to LEED
- Credit: 1 LU (HSW + SD-qualified)
- Description: The course examines issues that provide momentum for green building. You will learn:
- How synthetic gypsum is produced
- Why it can be used in green building
- How it can contribute to the LEED rating system
- Why it is just as good as natural gypsum
The AIA-approved online program is approximately one hour long and will earn one learning unit (1LU) credit upon successful completion.
To set up your account and access the online course, click here.
