Tag Archives: wall panels

Considerations and challenges for prefabricated wall panel enclosures

December 21, 2020

Prefabricated wall panel systems have the potential to accelerate building enclosure construction schedules, provide better quality control of the wall components, and reduce construction costs. However, these advantages can diminish if not used on the ideal type of building.

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Using metal panels to stand up to hurricanes

September 1, 2017

Hurricane resistance can be important in many applications, but for a 2015 veterans’ hospital project in central Florida, the consideration was critical. In response to this, the hospital installed weather-resistant metal wall panels tested to withstand a Category 3 hurricane.

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Prefabricated wall panel system facilitates Passive House certification

November 4, 2016

Whitehall, a new multi-family building owned by Mission First Housing Group, has been built to Passive House standards in Spring City, Pennsylvania. The structure was constructed using a prefabricated panelized wall system, which facilitated cost-effectiveness and simplicity of installation.

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Building Quieter: Achieving the fine line between aesthetics and acoustics in wall and ceiling specifications

October 5, 2015

Design/construction teams are constantly balancing the desire for a high-quality look and feel with adherence to acoustical requirements and project budgets. This is especially true when it comes to wall and ceiling choices.

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ABCs of acoustical wall and ceiling solutions

July 31, 2015

Whether they are selecting options for drywall, ceiling panels, or lighting fixtures, project teams are expected to be experts, know the ideal solution for every scenario, and to deliver it on time and on budget.

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