EPIC (Engineered Panels in Construction)

Insulated panels are a great example of a product with a long history of traceability which helps to enable compliance with the latest legislation. This makes them an asset to architects, surveyors, specifiers, building owners, building control officers, and fire safety engineers when it comes to maintaining the Golden Thread. Learn more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e5zQuFdd #TheGoldenThread #UKConstruction #InsulatedPanels

In October 2024, it was reported that footfall levels for retailers dropped by 3% due to flooding with many warehouses, leisure centres, and retail parks affected. So, how can we design more flood-resilient constructions or adapt existing commercial buildings in the UK? Read more in our latest blog on flood resilient buildings: https://zurl.co/0Zgv8 #FloodResilience #BuildingDesign #Specification #BuildingEnvelope

CALL FOR EVIDENCE! In partnership with the Met Office, the Climate Change Committee have launched a second round Call for Evidence to gather input for the Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk. This will underpin the Fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment.   We are looking to use this Call for Evidence to gather input for both outputs of CCRA4-IA: 📓 The Technical Report – a review of the risks and opportunities the UK faces from climate change. The Technical Report is being delivered by a consortium led by the Met Office. In this Call for Evidence we are requesting evidence specific to each of the 45 risks and opportunities being assessed (these are set out in the webpage linked above). In particular, we are asking for quantitative evidence about the impact these risks could pose, as well as evidence on how existing and planned government and non-government adaptation will moderate these impacts. 📓 The Well-Adapted UK Report – this new output will set out the adaptation response needed to address the risks and opportunities from climate change. The Well-Adapted UK Report is being delivered by the CCC. For this Call for Evidence, we are requesting evidence about effective adaptation solutions, including evidence of their impact, the investment need and associated barriers and enablers. We are also interested in evidence which could inform targets for climate resilience.    The survey for submitting evidence can be accessed online: https://lnkd.in/e3p6eEpQ The Call for Evidence closes on the 31 March 2025.   The Call for Evidence helps to ensure we are aware of the latest and most relevant information on UK climate risk and adaptation. Thank you in advance for taking the time to contribute to this important step in our methodology, through which you are supporting the robustness of the CCRA4-IA. Contributions to the Call for Evidence will be acknowledged in both outputs.

We are currently working on part 2 to this blog. If you'd like to revisit the original, here's the link to the overview on what PIR is and why people specify PIR-cored insulated panels. Read more: https://zurl.co/EeBfD #PIR #InsulatedPanels

Do you have any questions about sustainable construction? It may be we have the answer in our Sustainability FAQs: https://zurl.co/1iXke Let us know if you think there's something else you'd like us to add! #InsulationPanels #SustainableConstruction #Sustainability

Did you know that high quality insulated panels can often be reused when a building is dismantled, particularly on industrial and agricultural buildings? But, where reuse in its entirety isn’t possible, the steel facings can be readily recycled, with the shredded core often being turned into a source of energy from waste. Read more in our identifying and disposal of insulated panels guide: https://zurl.co/fQk1 #WasteManagement #InsulatedPanels #ConstructionUK #Demolition #BuildingEnvelope

From sustainability through to local news, if you'd like to learn more about construction and the steel industry, Tata Steel UK has a podcast in which the team discusses key topics. 🎙️Listen to #SteelCast and #WomenInSteel: https://zurl.co/yGAa 🎙️ #ConstructionUK #Podcast #ConstructionPodcast #SteelIndustry

Happy New Year! We hope that 2025 is a great one for you. If you have any questions for our members you'd like us to answer, we return to the office tomorrow.  You can find our contact form here: https://zurl.co/jVdLC or email info@epic.uk.com #InsulatedPanels

Do you need to replace a roof before fitting solar panels? Read more: https://zurl.co/OX1x #SolarPV #SolarPanels #Renewables #Energy #BuildingEnvelope #NetZero

If you have any questions for us you'd like us to help you with when we return to the office, you can find our contact form here: https://zurl.co/jVdLC or email info@epic.uk.com Our office will reopen 2 January 2025.  #InsulatedPanels