Biswajit Roy of U.P. Twiga elaborates on how improvements in roofing insulation products and solutions with easy installs are improving construction quality and time.

What are the most recent developments in the roofing/ insulation industries?
The roofing and insulation industries are currently undergoing an exciting developmental phase. In response to changing climatic conditions, there is a high demand for environmentally responsive insulation solutions for buildings. Metal roofs in factories, warehouses, airports, etc., are highly heat-conductive and thus require adequate thermal insulation. The prescriptive requirement of the roof and wall insulation in the latest ECBC code has significantly increased to achieve better energy efficiency and thermal comfort.

How is sustainability drive boosting demand for your solutions?
There is a significant demand for effective insulation solutions to mitigate the adverse effects of global warming. Recent research shows that with a one-degree rise in temperature above 27°C, there is a 3 percent loss in productivity. Many organisations have set targets to reduce their carbon footprint. We are seeing growing awareness and improved designs to accommodate insulation
solutions in buildings. Most of the prominent public building projects have been designed to comply with various green building rating systems. This positive trend is generating more demand for sustainable solutions.

How are growing construction and infrastructure costs driving up demand for environmentally friendly roofing/insulation?
With the rising cost of construction, the market is increasingly focusing on resilient, fast, and sustainable construction practices. Many conventional systems are being replaced with advanced technological solutions to improve the speed and quality of construction, as well as reduce operating and maintenance costs in the long run. Many such effective systems require high-performance insulation solutions to meet thermal efficiency, acoustic parameters, and fire and life safety requirements.

Which materials do customers choose for commercial and public spaces?
Customers want the most compatible products that are easy to install and maintain. In the field of insulation, there are now many exciting competitive products and systems to fulfil the modern
needs of comfort, as well as environmental sustainability. Some of these products are high-performance insulation boards and rolls with several lamination options, pre-insulated ducts, preformed
pipe insulation, sandwich panel products, dry walls, and many other interior or acoustic solutions, such as acoustic baffles, clouds, acoustic plaster, and fabric-laminated panels.

What are the difficulties in matching cost differences while meeting the demand for long-term, energy-efficient products and solutions?
The cost of some major raw materials, as well as energy, has significantly increased, resulting in price rises. For projects that are delayed or being executed in phases over a longer period, it is a challenge for suppliers and contractors to comply with the target budget. From a manufacturer’s point of view, forecasting and resource scheduling for the projects are essential to reduce cost impacts.

How successfully is the roofing and insulation industry adapting to building and infrastructure projects’ environmentally friendly demand patterns?
Manufacturers are introducing innovative products and solutions to meet energy efficiency and sustainability factors. Some of these roofing and wall systems can have multiple compatible products to meet the required U-value and sound transmission classes. Customisation of insulation products is an excellent way to reduce site waste, speed up installation, and improve transport and storage efficiency. Different approaches to product design and installation practices can be adopted to improve the quality and speed of construction.

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