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Sustainability, Innovation, and Collaboration: A Discussion on the Future of Construction

Audree Grubesic and Mark Wille, are joined today with Brent Belanger, Sr. Architectural Technical Solutions Manager/ Sup. Directeur des Solutions Techniques

CertainTeed Canada and John Harding, Business Lead, Offsite Construction CertainTeed Offsite Construction.



John, and Brent discuss various topics related to the construction industry. They talk about sustainability and circular economy as important markers for their company's success. They also mention their commitment to developing innovative solutions for offsite construction segments.


The conversation touches on specific products such as Certainteed's NO-COAT® PRO AUTOMATIC DRYWALL CORNER SYSTEM that reduces waste and addresses labor shortages. Additionally, they highlight the importance of listening to clients' pain points and offering a holistic approach in finding solutions through collaboration with building science experts.


Lastly, Audree brings up advancements in technology such as using 3D modeling tools like BIM and Revit in offsite construction projects.


John and Brent discussed their approach to iterating and developing drywall solutions in collaboration with the industry. They emphasized the importance of innovation, sustainability, and global impact. John also teased a new off-site product being launched soon (listen for more details).



CertainTeed®, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, is North America’s leading brand of sustainable exterior and interior building products. Headquartered in Malvern, Pa., CertainTeed has helped shape the building products industry for more than 100 years, through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed,"​ quickly inspired the name “CertainTeed."​ A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, the world’s largest building products company, CertainTeed® is North America’s leading brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, gypsum and ceilings.


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