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Michael Gardner

Michael Gardner is the president of M Gardner Services LLC, a consulting firm that assists organizations with issues involving industry standards and building codes, meeting management, and external collaboration and outreach. Prior to establishing MGS, he was the executive vice president of Compliance Programs for the International Code Council. He is also the former CEO of the Gypsum Association, currently serves as a special technical advisor to the Wall & Ceiling Alliance and can be reached at michael@mgardnerservices.com.
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building information modeling

Integrating BIM for Long-term Benefits

California Team Fits BIM in a CUBE
Michael Gardner
September 1, 2018
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An association and industry tech guru collaborate to construct an interactive virtual experience for the trades.
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All Things Gypsum

Issues with Walls and Fire-Rated Floor Ceiling Systems

Addressing a common issue when installing walls and fire-rated floor-ceiling systems.
Michael Gardner
March 3, 2014
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Model code language addressing the intersection of a wall and a fire-rated floor-ceiling system continues to evolve in a manner that benefits a contractor who is willing to study and abide by the relevant code text.
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Product Category Rules for Gypsum Board

Michael Gardner
January 2, 2014
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To provide sustainability guidance for the gypsum board industry, the GA created product category rules for gypsum board.
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All things gypsum

Two Big Changes to Levels of Gypsum Board Finish

Two significant changes are being considered to GA-214.
Michael Gardner
December 2, 2013
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It’s only a guess but I bet since 2003 this column has addressed the GA-214, Levels of Gypsum Board Finish document more than any other topic.
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All things gypsum

Curved Walls and Control Joints

Curved walls need control joints and the standard rules for control joint installation in straight walls should be used as a maximum spacing guideline.
Michael Gardner
September 1, 2013
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We’ve been pinged with a question recently that appears to have no clear answer in either of the third-party gypsum board application standards.
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all things gypsum

What Do Fire Resistance Ratings Mean?

Michael Gardner
July 1, 2013
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A significant percentage of the gypsum board used in non-residential construction is incorporated into fire-resistance-rated assemblies.
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All Things Gypsum

Repair of Fire-Rated Gypsum Panel Product Systems
Michael Gardner
April 4, 2013
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Learn how to patch up gypsum panel problems.
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General Explanatory Note 12

Michael Gardner
March 1, 2013
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We are fond of imposing broad, sweeping technical rules in the gypsum industry. 


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Green Board Ceiling Framing Language to Change

Michael Gardner
January 9, 2013
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Building codes evolve to address changes in how structures are constructed. 


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The Past is History

Michael Gardner
December 7, 2012
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 Proprietary board and panel products exist, gypsum board is generally considered to be a commodity building material. 


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