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.
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.
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.
What Is ASTM E90? Understanding Sound Transmission in Temporary Walls
Updated September 18, 2025 Noise is one of the most common—and frustrating—challenges during construction projects. Whether the work is happening in a hospital, airport, office building, or university, excess noise disrupts occupants, impacts productivity, and even raises safety concerns. That’s why understanding ASTM E90, the test used to measure sound transmission in wall systems, is… Read more »
