Building Codes & IMPs: What Specifiers Need to Know for 2026
Building codes typically update on a three-year cycle, but as the industry moves toward 2026, the pace and scope of changes are accelerating.
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How Insulated Metal Panels Improve Building Aesthetics
IMPs Deliver Visual Appeal, Modern Design, and Clean Facades Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but entire volumes have been written about what makes a building look visually compelling.
Retrofit Applications: Upgrading Existing Buildings with IMP Systems
America’s commercial real estate sector is aging rapidly, with nearly 75 percent of the nation’s 5.9 million commercial buildings now over 25 years old, and 21 percent built before 1960.
Construction Forecast: Nonresidential Buildings Doldrums Continue
Spending in 2025 and into 2026 Not Keeping Pace with Inflation The AIA Consensus Construction Forecast does not see any end in sight to the sluggish U.S. nonresidential buildings sector.
Handling Large IMPs: Jobsite Best Practices for Safety and Quality
Insulated Metal Panels (IMPs) are precision-engineered building systems that deliver strength, aesthetics, and superior thermal efficiency in a single component. Each panel represents a significant ...
Energy-Efficient IMPs: Lowering PUE with Superior Building Envelopes
Every Google search, Netflix stream, and TikTok video passes through a data center that consumes as much electricity as a small city. Collectively, data centers devour around 1.5 percent of global ...
Why IMPs Are Essential for Labs, Cleanrooms, and Research Spaces
In the world of science, precision is crucial. Whether it’s a pharmaceutical lab, a semiconductor cleanroom, or a research facility studying the next breakthrough, the physical environment plays a ...
Designing High-Wind Buildings with IMPs for Storm Safety and Code
When hurricanes, tropical storms, or inland wind events strike, building performance is put to the ultimate test. In coastal and high-wind zones, construction decisions are not just about aesthetics, ...
Rethinking Multi-Family Design with Insulated Metal Panels
The expectations for multi-family housing have changed. Today’s developers and residents aren’t just looking for shelter, they’re seeking sustainability, style, and efficiency. “Today’s renters care ...