As leaders in our industry, we feel it is important for our team to share and learn with our industry peers. The time we commit to local industry organizations only helps us better understand how we can improve on our project collaboration, development approach, and establish stronger teaming opportunities while maintaining the most up to date knowledge in our market. We accomplish these goals through participating and supporting industry organizations like:
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American Institute of Architects (AIA): www.aia.org
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Association of General Contractors (AGC): www.agc.org
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Association of the Wall & Ceiling Industries: www.awci.org
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Central City Association (CCA): www.ccala.org
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Construction Management Association of America (CMAA): www.cmaanet.org
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Construction Owners Association of America (COAA): www.coaa.org
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Finishing Contractors Association (FCA): www.finishingcontractors.org
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International Interiors Design Association (IIDA): www.iida.org
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International Union of Painters & Allied Trades Union (IUPATU): www.iupat.org
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Los Angeles Headquarters Association (LAHQ): www.laheadquarters.com
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Project Management Institute (PMI): www.pmi.org
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Southern California Development Forum (SCDF): www.scdf.org
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United Brotherhood of the Carpenters (UBC): www.carpenters.org
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USC Architectural Guild Association: arch.usc.edu
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Western Wall Ceiling Contractors Association (WWCCA): www.wwcca.org
KNOWLEDGE IS KEY.
Sharpe 101 Class
"Back to Basics"
Thank you to everyone who attended the Drywall 101 – Back to Basics training at our Valencia warehouse on Saturday, February 28th. The goal was simple, to reinforce fundamentals, improve field efficiency, reduce rework, and pass along proven techniques that help our crews work safer and more productively. Based on the participation, questions, and hands-on effort, this class was a huge success.
We want to recognize the newer members of the team from Stocker/Scrapper through 4th Stage who showed up ready to learn. Your attitude, engagement, and willingness to get involved did not go unnoticed. You asked great questions, stayed focused, and represented the future of Sharpe the right way. We’re proud of the effort you put in.
WHAT WE COVERED
Equipment & Jobsite Basics
• Scaffold setup and inspection • Board cart safety and planning
• Gang box organization • Routine equipment maintenance
Header Cutting Fundamentals
• Layouts, flange sizes, and “the numbers” • Measure twice, cut once
• Production cutting for speed and accuracy • Cutting ahead to keep crews moving
Tenant Improvement Tips & Tricks
• Faster measuring with less movement • Taper-friendly cutouts and penetrations
• Prefab to improve workflow • Field geometry time-savers
• Fastening and trim-ready corners
Old-School Tools That Still Matter
Water level • Plumb bob • Keyhole saw • Level • Crimpers.
These tools continue to solve problems when modern methods aren’t always the fastest or most practical.
This training was about working smarter, safer, and more efficiently as a team, and it was great to see different experience levels learning from each other and sharing field knowledge.
Special recognition to Larry Shufelt, Kenney Asmus, and Alex Canal for leading the class and passing on their experience to the next generation. A big thank you also goes to Michael Lormans for being with us and always having the warehouse set up and ready to go.
Thank you again to everyone who participated and made this training a success.
