📘 Now Available | Keeping Up With ASHE ICRA 2.0™ Adoption – Download your free copy By Dr. Janet Haas, PhD, RN, CIC, FSHEA, FAPIC The Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) for healthcare construction first appeared in the 1996-97 FGI Guidelines, recognizing the risks that renovation and construction pose to patient safety. Ironically, while healthcare… Read more »
Temporary Walls Reimagined: Why Reusability is the New Standard for Containment
For decades, drywall has been the go-to solution for temporary construction walls. But in an industry that demands flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability, drywall is starting to show its age. Enter reusable wall systems—the modern answer to the growing challenges of dust, debris, and noise containment. More than just a better alternative, these systems represent a… Read more »
Temporary Wall Systems: Seeing Past Cost Recovery
Temporary wall systems provide a range of advantages for construction and renovation projects. From quick installation to reduced cleanup and disposal, these solutions offer unmatched efficiency and convenience—especially high-quality systems like STARC’s. Their durable wall panels and components create opportunities to maximize project profitability.
Temporary Wall Systems: Moving Beyond Drywall’s ‘Hidden Costs’
Project and Facilities Managers need efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and minimal disruption for successful renovation projects. While many still use traditional drywall, its hidden costs and inefficiencies are becoming clear. As a result, more professionals now turn to temporary wall systems.
8 Ways to Reduce Downtime With Temporary Construction Walls
The longer a construction project takes, the higher its cost. While large-scale jobs require time, there are effective ways to cut downtime and boost profitability. One simple yet impactful solution? Temporary construction walls.
How Our Temporary Construction Walls Boost Project Profitability
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
Prefabricated temporary wall systems often bring containment to mind—a quick solution for managing the construction dust and debris typical of active job sites. These systems offer significant benefits, including fast and straightforward installation, reduced labor demands, and a chance to boost project profitability with their durability and reusability.
Choosing Temporary Construction Walls: Air Quality & Sensitivity
When it comes to temporary wall systems, the stakes are higher than aesthetics or cost-efficiency. In specialized environments like healthcare facilities, laboratories, and data centers, the temporary construction walls you choose can significantly impact air quality.
ICRA Barriers: Vital to Healthcare Renovations
Proper containment is critical to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and ensuring safety on construction sites within healthcare facilities. Using ICRA barriers, such as temporary wall systems, is essential for establishing effective containment and maintaining safety standards. Every crew member must thoroughly understand ICRA to confidently implement and maintain these protective measures.
Rent vs. Buy Temporary Wall Systems: How to Choose the Right Option
Updated September 4, 2025 Choosing whether to rent or buy temporary wall systems is one of the most common decisions project managers and contractors face. The right choice depends on your project’s duration, storage capabilities, and long-term needs.