Updated October 8, 2025 Healthcare renovations are unlike any other construction projects. Even small upgrades introduce dust, debris, and airborne contaminants that can threaten vulnerable patients. That’s why every renovation inside a healthcare facility must follow a detailed Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) process—and why choosing the right ICRA-compliant barriers is essential for patient safety… Read more »
ICRA Barriers: Safeguarding Critical Spaces in Healthcare Facilities
Infection control during hospital construction is non-negotiable. To safeguard patients and staff, healthcare facilities must use reliable ICRA barriers to contain dust and debris effectively. These barriers are critical in areas like operating rooms, ICUs, NICUs, burn units, and sterile processing departments, where safety is a top priority during renovations.
3 Tough Jobsite Challenges Solved With Temporary Construction Walls
Installing temporary construction walls may not be the most exciting part of an occupied renovation, but it plays a crucial role in project success. Small decisions—like managing construction dust, noise, and debris—often determine how smoothly the work proceeds. When the job demands flexibility or special accommodations, temporary walls can be a game-changer. Let’s explore how… Read more »
Top 5 Customer Questions About the FireblockWall Temporary Wall System
When FireblockWall™ launched in 2021, it offered a groundbreaking reusable, one-hour fire-rated temporary wall system. As the first of its kind, it redefined temporary construction walls for the industry.
Smarter Renovations Start with Temporary Construction Walls
Updated September 16, 2025 Drywall has long been the default for temporary walls in commercial renovations. Project Managers often budget for it without question—using it to section off areas so businesses or facilities can remain operational during construction. But what those budgets often overlook is drywall’s hidden expense: labor, disposal, and waste. Temporary construction walls… 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.