Increased design
flexibility can reduce stair towers
Reduced callbacks
for warped and twisted studs
Reduced repairs
to sheetrock caused by building shrinkage
Reduced cost
of 'drying in a building' (can be substantial during wet weather)
Reduced yearly
fire-insurance premiums (every year during the building's life)
Elimination
of a layer of GWB at some ceiling assembly situations
Reduced job-site
waste and consequent dump fees
Reduced cost
of 'course of construction' insurance
Reduced need
for sprinkler systems (if Type II construction used)
Reduced coordination
problems
Reduced number
of CMU fire-walls if Type II FR construction type used
