Topics of interest

This section features in-depth analysis of some of the major issues affecting the industry.

Insulated panels and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety)
The Regulatory Reform Order (effective October 2006) refers to Insulated Panels as part of the Fire Risk Assessment. The new EPIC brochure ‘Insulated panels – Fire Safety Order (2005) summarises the requirements of the order in terms of insulated panels and provides the necessary information to make a reasoned Fire Risk Assessment. This topic looks at the background to the FSO and the information that is available on the fire performance of panels; how to identify them; and guidance on best practice to reduce fires. Read more...

Insulated panels used in controlled environments
A controlled environment is an area that requires precise internal environmental control, particularly temperature, hygiene, thermal and fire safety. Such environments include food preparation and processing, storage, distribution, chill rooms, cold stores and clean rooms for pharmaceutical and bio-technological industries. Read more...

Insulated panels in Refurbishment
As much as it would be preferable to move into new individually designed premises for a business activity, in the majority of cases it is not practically or feasibly possible in terms of cost, disruption, workforce and geography.
  
For premises that are old, depressing and cash sinks in terms of energy and maintenance costs, refurbishment is the only practical option in the majority of cases. Insulated panels have been used to improve the building fabric and the ‘bottom line’ ever since their introduction in the 1970s. Read more...

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