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MASFA's Dinner Meeting - Fire Resistance and Sound Control in Steel-Framed Construction
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
Category: Education
USG

Speakers

Reid Bruggeman
Sr. Researcher – Heat Transfer Specialist
United States Gypsum Corporation (USG)

Andrew Schmidt
Acoustic Lead, Building Science
United States Gypsum Corporation (USG)
Continuing Education Credits Available: 1.0 Engineering PDH Credits / 1 LU/HSW
 

PDH CreditAgenda Highlights: Enhance your expertise in building safer, quieter, and more resilient buildings with steel-framed gypsum panel systems. This presentation will cover the principles of fire resistance and acoustics, and the importance of balancing fire and sound performance in steel-framed construction with practical do’s and don’ts. It will address UL and GA assemblies, compliance with fire and acoustic standards, and best practices to achieve required performance. This presentation will also touch on recent product advancements, such as lightweight gypsum panels and EQ studs, and their effects on fire and sound performance.
Location Chido’s Tex Mex Grill
14600 Laurel Place
Laurel, MD 20707

Phone: (240) 280-7867
Visit https://www.chidostexmex.com for directions
   
Attendance Cost $50 for MASFA members/$60 for non-members pre-registered by April 6; $65 for members and non-members after April 6; and $85 for any attendee payable at door (space permitting).  No refunds will be provided after April 6, 2025.
   
Sponsorship Cost $250 which includes one dinner, a tabletop to display your company’s products/services, listings in event promotional material (including mailings), and an opportunity to speak to the group for five minutes.
   
Click here to register