“Rule of Thumb” for selecting Insulated Metal Panels (IMPS) Paul Bertram FCSI, CDT, LEED AP – BD&C paul.bertram@kingspan.com 386-785-3063
IMP Continuous Improvement & Product Optimization
Insulated Metal Panel Cradle to Grave LCA
INSULATED METAL PANELS (IMP) Rule of Thumb: It’s the sum of the components • Short Cut: – IMPs are Off-Site manufactured single component assemblies • IMP EPDs can be: Product specific or Industry Wide • Question to ask: – How are EPD assemblies to be considered? • Caveat: – EPD COMPARATIVE analysis is required
INSULATED METAL PANELS (IMP) Level 2 Disclosure/Optimization • Continuous Improvement Business Case – Improved performance – Cost savings – Health, Safety, Social responsibility – Market differentiation • Product Disclosure/Optimization – HPD - Full Chemical inventory disclosure – GreenScreen, Risk Assessment – Environmental Management System – ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18001 – Supply Chain Continuous Improvement • Corporate Sustainability Reporting – GRI compliant Sustainability Reporting – Carbon Disclosure Project Reporting
INSULATED METAL PANELS (IMP) Level 3 Material Evaluation - LEED & Beyond • None-ozone Depleting – As installed End Product • Recycled and Recyclable – Steel skins contain substantial amounts of recycled content depending on the supplier up to 89% – Recycled Foam chemistry content – Recycled foam as downstream feedstock • IMP End of Life (EoL) – Designed for deconstruction – Pathways for recycling the steel and the foam to avoid the landfill – Zero Landfill goals.
INSULATED METAL PANELS (IMP) Level 4 – Functional Performance and Innovation High Performance Energy Efficiency • – Envelope First Energy Efficiency – Reduces Demand Side Energy and related GHGs – Energy Efficiency contributions to the EPA Clean Power Plan Factory Controlled Quality • – “Off-Site Construction” – Eliminates many of the latent defects related to Site Built Construction – Little to no site construction waste impacts Industry Leadership • – Standards development – Certified Team members – Dedicated Environment & Sustainability Director
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