Streamlining Mid-Rise Builds
The Contractor's Guide to Structural Cementitious Panels
Sponsored by USG Corporation | Presented by Frank Pospisil
Live Webinar Airing on December 8, 2026 at 02:00 PM ET
Mid-rise commercial builds often face critical bottlenecks around weather delays, labor shortages, and slow installation times. This webinar is designed specifically for commercial contractors looking to accelerate project delivery by combining cold-formed steel (CFS) with structural cementitious panels.
We will compare this lightweight, high-performance system against traditional conventional methods to demonstrate how you can install faster in any weather, reduce structural loads, and keep your jobs on schedule. You will also learn the precise assembly processes required to easily hit stringent fire, structural, and acoustical codes on your next mid-rise project.
Photo courtesy of USG Corporation
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Frank Pospisil has worked with the USG STRUCTO-CRETE® Brand Structural panels since their launch in 2006. He has led or been involved in the sales, marketing, application development, testing and certification of the various system fire and acoustic ratings, as well as in the development of the panel structural capacities. He is a structural engineer registered in the province of Ontario, Canada and holds an MBA in International Marketing. |
USG is a leader in manufacturing high-quality building materials designed to drive efficiencies and innovation across the construction industry worldwide. USG has 70+ locations and employs 8,500 people across the United States, Canada, and Latin America. As a subsidiary of the family-owned Knauf Group, with more than 42,000 employees at over 300 sites in 90 countries, USG provides its customers access to the world’s largest gypsum company. We exist to help our global customers more easily, safely, and affordably create sustainable and accessible spaces for all. Together, we are building the future of our industry.
Originally published in Walls & Ceilings
Originally published in November 2026
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Assess Material Capabilities: Understand the core properties and structural mechanics of cementitious panels designed specifically for mid-rise CFS buildings.
- Evaluate On-Site Efficiencies: Compare cementitious panel systems directly against conventional structural systems to identify specific labor, timeline, and weather-adaptability advantages.
- Master the Assembly & Codes: Walk through the step-by-step panel assembly process while analyzing how these systems meet critical non-combustibility, fire resistance, and acoustical test standards.
- Prevent Installation Errors: Learn how to recognize and verify properly specified structural cementitious panels to avoid costly on-site rework and ensure long-term durability.
