Updated July 9, 2024 Our temporary 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.
Effective Dust Control in Healthcare Settings
Dust control in healthcare can seem like a never-ending battle. While it’s challenging to keep facilities clean, it’s critical to keep patients safe. Dust can introduce allergens into the air, transport bacteria, and increase healthcare-acquired infections (HAI’s).
Cost-Effective Construction Barriers for Contractors
Contractors can spend a lot of time and money putting up temporary walls or barriers during construction or renovation projects. There’s the cost of materials, the labor to install, and the expense of tearing it down, disposing of it, and cleaning it up afterward.
The Benefits – And Limitations – of Polycarbonate Wall Panels
For years, contractors have used plastic sheets or drywall to block off or contain areas when construction called for temporary walls. Both are messy and inefficient. Plastic sheets don’t hold up over time and often struggle to keep construction debris inside. Drywall is expensive, especially when you factor in material costs, build and demolition time,… Read more »
Patient Satisfaction Includes More Than Positive Outcomes
Healthcare success stories typically speak to the importance of doctors, nurses, and cutting-edge equipment at the point of care. However, an increasing number of hospitals and outpatient facilities are focusing on patient experience as the lynchpin connecting key performance indicators with achieving their patient-centered goals.
Dividing Occupied Spaces With Office Wall Partitions
We spend a lot of time on this blog discussing how our modular wall systems are particularly well-suited to healthcare construction and renovation projects. Although we’re obviously proud of the fact that our ICRA-compliant RealWall™, LiteBarrier™ and FireblockWall™ reusable temporary containment protects patients, caregivers and staff from dangerous construction dust and risks associated with fire… Read more »
Topping Off Our One-Hour Fire-Rated Containment System: FireblockCap
Following last year’s successful launch of FireblockWall™, the first-of-its-kind, one-hour fire-rated reusable temporary containment system, STARC Systems has introduced a clever new accessory that eliminates the need for facility managers and contractors to build through the spaghetti above the ceiling – or construct a soffit to the deck – in order to meet code requirements… Read more »
Understanding The Role Of Negative Air
*Updated March 2023 Designing temporary containment for construction and renovation projects takes many factors into consideration, but safety is paramount. Particularly for use in healthcare settings, where concerns about keeping patients, caregivers and staff protected from construction dust and potentially dangerous pathogens are always top of mind.
Inc. 5000 Honors STARC For 4th Consecutive Year
For the fourth year in a row, we’re honored to be named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.
Modular Walls: What They Are and When To Use Them
Temporary modular walls have evolved significantly over the past few years, proving their value as a reliable alternative to traditional solutions, such as drywall or plastic sheeting. But determining when they provide a viable option depends on your intended purpose. To help clear up confusion, here’s a quick look at what modular walls bring to… Read more »