2025 has been a landmark year for STARC, and not just in terms of growth. Today, we’re honored to share that STARC was named a recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence by the State of Maine, a distinction that celebrates outstanding leadership, innovation, and measurable impact across business and community. Winning this… Read more »
What are non-load-bearing separation walls—and why are they ideal for containing renovation work?
When a renovation happens in an active building, the goal isn’t to rebuild the structure. It’s to keep daily operations running without dust, noise, or disruption spilling into occupied areas. That’s where non-load-bearing separation walls come in. They create a clean divide between the work zone and everything around it, giving crews the privacy they… Read more »
Sustainable Construction Is Here to Stay: What Owners and GCs Need to Know
Sustainable construction isn’t a trend—it’s a business imperative. With mounting pressure from regulators, stakeholders, and occupants, building greener is quickly becoming the rule, not the exception. In this post, we’ll unpack what sustainable construction really means in 2025, the industry shifts fueling its growth, and how STARC’s reusable wall systems help accelerate greener outcomes without… Read more »
Scaling With the Movement: How STARC Is Meeting the Moment
Across the country, more and more national contractors are standardizing on STARC. From healthcare to data centers to airports, the shift is unmistakable: what was once a preferred solution on a handful of job sites is quickly becoming the standard across entire portfolios.
What are zippered walls—and why do they often fail containment tests?
If you’ve ever walked onto a renovation site and seen plastic sheeting with a zipper slapped onto it, you’ve met the zippered wall. And sure, at first glance, it seems like a clever shortcut. Light. Flexible. Cheap. A kind of “pop-up” construction barrier you can install before your coffee cools. But when the goal is… Read more »
Greener, Leaner, Faster: 3 Construction Trends Transforming Sustainability
Renovation work is evolving fast. Rising sustainability expectations, tighter labor capacity, and greater pressure to minimize disruption in occupied spaces are reshaping how construction teams plan and execute projects. Instead of relying on linear workflows that create excess waste and slow schedules, builders are turning to smarter jobsite practices that support efficiency, safety, and environmental… Read more »
Sustainable Construction Trends That Are Reshaping Our Planet’s Future
What if the future of construction didn’t come with a carbon footprint? For today’s commercial contractors, sustainability isn’t just about reducing emissions—it’s about reimagining how we build. As ESG mandates tighten, RFPs require documented green plans, and clients expect environmental accountability, construction leaders are embracing strategies that don’t just check the box—they transform the jobsite.
When is plastic sheeting acceptable for temporary construction?
When it comes to temporary construction walls, plastic sheeting is the quick fix everyone knows. It’s cheap, fast, and easy to hang with some tape and hope. But while it has its place, it’s not a professional solution for most active renovation sites.
From Labor Gaps to Modular Builds: 3 Trends Reshaping the Construction Experience
The construction industry is heading into 2026 with tighter labor pools, evolving delivery models, and rising client expectations for speed, clarity, and professionalism. After a year marked by uneven private investment and strong public-sector spending, project managers and construction executives are focused on one priority: doing more with less. The firms that succeed will be… Read more »
What is temporary drywall (and why is it still used)?
If you’ve ever run a renovation in an occupied space, you’ve probably thrown up temporary drywall to split work from “business as usual.” It’s familiar. It’s also single-use, labor-hungry, and—once the dust settles—headed straight for the dumpster.