A composite wall panel having continuous upper and lower hollow horizontal
chases and spaced hollow studs forming vertical chases throughout the
panel to permit passage of electrical wiring and the like. The chases
have protective barriers to protect the wiring from penetration and
damage due to mechanical fasteners used to manufacture the panel and to
construct load bearing walls using a plurality of manufactured panels.
Further, the panel has a continuous header to provide structural rigidity
and to permit rapid manufacturing of the panel without the need to frame
openings, such as doors and windows, at the time of manufacture. Openings
are cut in the panels and finished after the walls are constructed. Even
further, the panel has horizontally extending brackets which laterally
support the studs.