Basic Estimating Guidelines and Building Complexities of Insulated Metal Panels

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* 1. What are the primary components that make up an insulated metal panel:

Metal panel with added foam insulation

A metal facer and liner with an advanced insulating foam core

Two metal skins sandwiching a fiberglass insulation batt

Metal skins with a rigid hard plastic core

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* 2. What are the primary benefits of insulated metal panels:

Thermally efficient

Single component system including vapor and air barriers

Installation efficient

All of the above

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* 3. The key drawings needed to effectively estimate an insulated metal panel project are plan views, floor/roof plans, elevations, wall/roof sections and details:

True

False

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* 4. Drop, scrap, cutbacks, end laps and eaves should always be taken into consideration when determining panel quantity:

True

False

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* 5. What is a conservative deduct percentage for large frame openings:

66%

30%

75%

50%

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* 6. What is the biggest factor that can significantly increase material lead time:

Small quantities

Facer and liner gauges

Special color and finishes

Panel width

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* 7. What consideration affects cost the most when estimating and bidding an insulated metal panel project:

Materials

Labor

Site conditions

None of the above

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* 8. Examples of Building Complexity “A” projects include:

Hotels, schools, large office buildings and healthcare.

Large retail stores, cold storage, aviation facilities.

Pre-Engineered metal buildings, warehouses, manufacturing, mixed office/warehouse.

All of the above.

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* 9. One major consideration that often needs to be accounted for with Complexity ‘B” buildings:

Panel spans

Panel color

Thickness of panel

Project location

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* 10. Complexity “C” projects often include:

Integrated systems such as louvers and windows

Factory formed options

Custom colors and finishes

All of the above

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* 11. List your contact information for a certificate of completion and AIA credits if needed.

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