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.
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.
4 Ways We Design Safety into Our Temporary Wall Systems
Safety is the cornerstone of every product we design at STARC. Whether it’s reducing noise, containing dust, or improving fire safety, our temporary wall systems are engineered to protect building occupants during renovations. Let’s explore the four ways we prioritize safety in our temporary construction walls.
Top TJC ‘Findings’ Around Hospital Jobsites: 4 Key Takeaways
In late September, we hosted a webinar called Top Joint Commission ‘Findings’ Around Hospital Renovation and Construction Jobsites. This well attended live event featured our special guest, Robert Neil, MBA, CHFM, CHSP, Principal Consultant at Joint Commission Resources (JCR), as well as STARC’s own Bruce Bickford, Vice President of Product Development.
Choosing Modular Walls: Where to Start?
Key Differences Between Temporary and Permanent Installations Whether installed for permanent or temporary use, prefabricated modular walls can be the perfect solution for expanding a business or simply creating more efficient spaces. But with so many competing solutions on the market, how do you determine which is right for your project? Start by considering your… Read more »
Partnering for Sustainability: Increasing Impact
Addressing landfill waste and carbon emissions is a growing priority in the commercial construction industry, where challenges posed by traditional construction methods are driving the adoption of proven, eco-friendly practices.