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
These tools continue to solve problems when modern methods aren’t always the fastest or most practical.
- Water level
- Plumb bob
- Keyhole saw
- Level
- Crimpers
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.
Thank you again to everyone who participated and made this training a success.
