Renovations can be disruptive—noise, dust, delays—it’s enough to frustrate contractors, building occupants, and budgets alike. But what if there was a faster, cleaner, and more profitable way to contain dust and debris on jobsites? Enter high-quality temporary wall systems. Beyond containing dust and noise, these reusable temporary construction walls are improving jobsite efficiency and unlocking… Read more »
Safety and Security: Why Temporary Construction Walls Are Ideal for Your Project
When you think of prefabricated temporary wall systems, it’s usually with containment in mind – a way to quickly manage the construction dust and debris common to active job sites. Key advantages of temporary construction walls include quick and easy set-up that requires less labor, and the chance to improve project profitability because these systems are… Read more »
Temporary Walls: 3 Takeaways About ICRA 2.0 Compliance
In healthcare construction, ensuring that temporary construction walls meet the latest ICRA 2.0 standards is critical to project success. Without proper compliance, you risk compromising safety, timelines, and budgets. This post dives into three key takeaways to ensure your temporary walls align with the latest guidelines.
Dust Barriers for Healthcare Renovations: STARC vs. Competitors
When hospitals undergo renovation projects, patient, visitor, and staff safety is crucial. Infection Preventionists, Facilities Managers, and Project Managers face a significant challenge: selecting dust barriers that exceed ICRA Class IV requirements, blend seamlessly into the environment, and minimize disruptions.
ICRA Barriers: Mission Critical to Healthcare Renovations
Infection control is an ongoing concern for healthcare facilities. In the U.S., the risk of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) during a hospital stay is about one in 31. On average, 10% of affected patients do not survive.
Building a Safer Jobsite with Temporary Wall Systems
Maintaining cleanliness on a construction site is crucial, especially during renovations in sensitive environments like hospitals or data centers. The presence of dust and debris not only poses significant health and environmental risks but also fails to comply with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) standards, which mandate the removal of excessive, easily dispersible dust.
Intertek + STARC: Raising Construction Standards With Temporary Walls
In the commercial construction industry, safety, quality, and efficiency are non-negotiable. This is where Intertek, a global leader in Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) services, plays a vital role. With its expertise in various industries, including commercial construction and healthcare, Intertek certification of out temporary wall systems helps ensure projects meet the highest standards.
Accessories for Temporary construction walls That Keep Jobs Moving
Our temporary construction wall systems–RealWall™, LiteBarrier™, FireblockWall™, and StackBarrier™–are recognized as game-changing solutions that save contractors time, money, and hassle while eliminating the disruption of renovation for clients.
Temporary Wall Systems: Moving Beyond Drywall’s ‘Hidden Costs’
For Project and Facilities Managers, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and minimal disruption are critical to the success of renovation projects. Traditional drywall, while familiar, increasingly is being recognized for its hidden costs and inefficiencies. This awakening is sparking renewed interest in temporary wall systems.
Containing Dust + Debris With Temporary Wall Systems
Contractors face growing challenges with rising material costs and labor shortages. Between December 2020 and June 2022, contractor cost increases surged by as much as 24%, outpacing bid price adjustments.