? A Feasibility Study on the Use of Structural Insulated Panels in the Construction Industry

Abstract

The construction industry is growing at a fast pace in today’s developing society. Rapid construction of buildings has always been human wish. Structural insulated panel (SIP) is a viable solution as a component of prefabricated house, particularly for wall and floor systems. This research focuses on the feasibility of SIP by scrutinising the significant parameters associated with the use of SIP in pre-, during and post-construction phases. The parameters discussed in this paper are cost, quality, recycled materials, construction time and maintenance. A survey was conducted in two sections of demographics of respondents and technical aspects of use of SIP in the construction industry. A descriptive statistics method was adopted for presenting quantitative descriptions in forms of charts and histograms. The survey results indicate a remarkable demand for SIP in the construction industry and the need for conducting workshop as the effective ways of raising awareness among construction professionals on recent advancements of structural insulated panel.