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Insulated metal panels (IMPs) can be the right choice to deliver the excellent thermal capabilities and performance that architects, designers, and building owners demand. This course provides a review of insulated metal panel systems in terms of their performance characteristics, profiles, and testing/approval requirements, along with the design and installation considerations that are required to facilitate a successful project.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- List the benefits of using insulated metal panels versus other systems in terms of energy efficiency, design versatility, and structural integrity.
- Discuss the performance characteristics and sustainability of insulated metal panels, including thermal efficiency, durability, and how they can contribute toward earning LEED® certification.
- State the testing standards governing insulated metal panels relating to fire, structural properties, thermal transmittance, water penetration, and air infiltration.
- Define the types and profiles of insulated metal panels that are available to meet a wide variety of project requirements.
- Summarize the cleaning and maintenance requirements of IMPs as well as the critical considerations to ensure a safe and successful installation.
Approximately 1 hour. Delivered online, at your own pace.
Presented by Kim Harrell on behalf of All Weather Insulated Panels. View the Privacy Policy .
Presenter Information

Name: Kim Harrell
Title: National Sales Manager, All Weather Insulated Panels
Background:
Kim Harrell has been with All Weather Insulated Panels since it was founded in 2007 and has over 13 years of industry experience in Insulated Metal Panels. He is the National Sales Manager for All Weather Insulated Panels. Kim has a B.S. in Education, Training, and Development from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
Kim spent eight years in the U.S. Navy as a Submarine Electronics Technician and seven years in the fire alarm and fire sprinkler industry.