temporary construction walls

STARC’s impact to date? Over 160,000 yd3 of single-use drywall waste saved… and counting Updated October 17, 2024 In today’s construction industry, sustainability is paramount. Traditional methods—characterized by high waste, significant carbon emissions, and excessive resource consumption—pose considerable environmental challenges. In response, architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are increasingly embracing innovative, eco-friendly practices. At the forefront… Read more »

Updated October 7, 2024 When we launched FireblockWall™ in 2021, customers were excited to finally have a reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary wall system. As the first and only solution of its kind, FireblockWall has set a new standard for temporary construction walls in the construction industry.

Updated October 2, 2024 When it comes to healthcare construction, ensuring that temporary wall systems meet the latest ICRA 2.0 standards is critical. In this post, we’ll dive into three key points that you need to know to ensure your temporary construction walls comply with the latest guidelines.

Updated October 17, 2024 Installing temporary construction walls may not be the most exciting part of your occupied renovation, but they have their place in the overall project. As often as not, it’s the small choices—like how to solve for construction dust, noise, and debris—that shape overall project success, particularly if there are aspects to… Read more »

Updated October 22, 2024 When selecting a one-hour fire-rated temporary wall system, it’s crucial to consider several factors to ensure safety, efficiency, and reusability. Asking the following four questions when evaluating your options will help ensure you choose the best temporary wall for the task at hand. Short on time? Download our tip sheet. Download… Read more »

Updated October 24, 2024 When conducting an occupied renovation in a hospital, a one-hour fire-rated temporary construction wall is often required by national or regional jurisdictions, especially in the absence of a working sprinkler system. Requirements and testing specifications can vary by state, city, hospital, and even by project, making the process complex. One thing… Read more »

Updated October 3, 2024 Drywall is ubiquitous in the construction industry, favored for its practical applications in renovations and remodeling projects within commercial environments. Project Managers account for drywall costs in their project budgets, sometimes using it to temporarily section off areas within job sites to allow businesses to continue operations. However, the overall cost… Read more »

Updated October 17, 2024 When construction firms undertake renovations, repairs, or expansions within healthcare facilities, maintaining patient safety and minimizing disruption is a top priority. In hospitals, where infection control is mission-critical, outdated construction barriers like plastic sheeting or drywall simply fail to contain dust and potentially dangerous pathogens.

Updated October 24, 2024 Proper containment is essential to Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) and maintaining safety on construction sites within healthcare facilities. Every crew member must understand ICRA thoroughly to establish and maintain appropriate containment, especially when using temporary construction walls.