Hot Takes
A GC calls you a few minutes before you have a scheduled meeting and asks about basic shaftwall options. Which homepage tool gives a direct, source-backed answer from public-facing NGC content?
What is National Gypsum Intelligence, or NGi?
An architect needs a tested two-hour area-separation-wall assembly with an STC above 65. Which tool filters fire- and sound-rated assemblies?
What is the Fire & Sound Assembly Selector?
A contractor tells you, “Every time I need that assembly again, I have to start over and find everything from scratch.” Which tool lets them save key resources now and come back to them later?
What are User Profiles?
You’re early in the conversation and a contractor says, “Before we go any further, I just need to know how much board we’re talking about for this area.” You’ve got basic wall and ceiling dimensions, but no one is pricing yet—they just want a clean quantity check to plan the job.
What is the Drywall Materials Calculator?
When a customer needs EPDs, HPDs, GREENGUARD certificates, or Declare Labels, this is the most targeted resource to recommend.
What is the Product Sustainability Documents Landing Page?
You need documents for several products delivered as either one combined PDF or a ZIP of separate product PDFs. Which tool builds that package?
What is the Submittal Builder?
A customer asks for the Five Levels of Finish infographic, but you can't remember where it lives. Which resource lets you quickly filter through hundreds of documents to find it?
What is the Literature Landing Page?
A contractor calls from the jobsite and asks a product question you've never been asked before. Instead of promising to call back later, you can get a sourced answer in seconds with this tool.
What is National Gypsum Intelligence (NGi)?
A superintendent challenges the GridMarX efficiency claim. Which calculator uses MaX 12 or MaX 16 fastener patterns to estimate labor and fastener costs?
What is the MaX Savings Calculator?
A project requires documentation for several products in one standardized, professional package. Which tool creates a customized combined PDF or product-by-product ZIP?
What is the Submittal Builder?
A contractor needs the weight of an EVOLVE XP product immediately. Which tool should you use for a direct, cited answer rather than searching for a document?
What is National Gypsum Intelligence, or NGi?
A project manager needs a downloadable sound test report tied to the selected assembly. Which tool provides that supporting test documentation?
What is the Fire & Sound Assembly Selector?
A distributor regularly uses the same submittals and technical resources, but wants to be sure they're always accessing the latest version instead of an outdated file they saved months ago. Which feature helps?
What are User Profiles?
A contractor wants project-specific labor and material costs for PermaBASE CI versus a competitive wall method. Which calculator makes that comparison?
What is the PermaBASE Savings Calculator?
A distributor wants to browse EVOLVE brochures, guides, FAQs, and infographics using filters. Which resource should you send them to?
What is the Literature Landing Page?