Panel
The role of Standards in offsite construction, A review of existing practice and future need, published by BSi in 2019, defines a panel as a: ‘A generic term describing a planar unit, typically manufactured offsite, which may or may not have a structural as well as have an enclosure function. Related terms: Panel Building System, Pre-cast Flat Panel System, Advanced Panel Timber Frame, Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs).’
The word 'panel' might also refer to a group of people selected for some purpose.
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