It’s just a Wall …Isn’t it?
The trend to use composite panel walls in modern warehouse construction offers many advantages to stakeholders, even in firewall applications. But Adrian Smith, MD of the Firewall Division and Chief Technical Officer of ISD Solutions, a specialist in warehouse and firewall construction, warns poor awareness of product and installation standards may put stakeholders at risk.
Staying safe with composite panels
With the growing popularity of composite insulated panels in modern warehouses, ISD Solutions, which recently completed a multi-million-pound cold storage warehouse for Spanish pharmaceutical giant Grifols, warns that poor awareness of product and installation standards, combined with stringent health and safety requirements can put site personnel and projects at risk.
Panels: Focus on safety
With the growing popularity of insulated panels in modern construction, ISD Solutions, which recently completed a high bay energy-efficient cold storage warehouse extension for Turners (Soham), warns that poor awareness of product and installation standards can risk the safety of site personnel.
Food for thought
When it comes to productivity, food and drink is one of the few UK sectors that has a positive story to tell. IPE takes a look at some of the developments that will help maintain this advantage and ensure the industry remains competitive
Panel handling: Putting the focus on safety
Insulated panels in modern construction are sometimes more than 15 metres in length, making handling at height challenging – even in light winds. With structural properties that are quite different from traditional materials, especially with roofing and ceiling, fully qualified installation staff plus health and safety guidelines are key.
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