EDUCATION PROVIDER PROGRAM (EPP)

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New Course Providers are required to submit the following completed documents for review:

Please download the appropriate form(s) for completion and send to EPP@aanb.org

Questions?

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Ron Blank & Associates, Inc.

From our humble beginnings that were sketched out on Ron Blank's mother's kitchen table, a vision was conceptualized for connecting architects and building product manufacturers in a way that had not been done before. Since that moment, RBA has strategically evolved into a multi-platformed suite of services for building product manufacturers and design professionals that aim to connect, educate and energize the professional goals of those who engage them.
  • Contact: Andres Nunez - CE Department Director
  • Phone: (800) 248-6364
  • Email: andres@ronblank.com
  • Website: https://www.ronblank.com/
  • Course Description: Ron Blank & Associates: Finishing Gypsum Board Because Appearance Matters

    In this one-hour course designers will explore the different levels of gypsum board finishes as well as when to specify each according to the needs of the project. Gain insight into the importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) in regard to sustainability, how to improve IAQ, and how gypsum board finishes impact IAQ.


    Describe the various products available, identify specific location and outcome requirements.

    Identify the significance of ASTM C840, “Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board.”

    Define the differences between the “Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products” (GA-214-2021), and when and where to specify each level.

    Recognize most common mistakes and review industry documents for corrective action.

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