LiteBarrier Temporary Construction Walls Enable Environment Controls, Isolation—Fast
Started in 1943, Hebert Construction is one of northern New England’s leaders in general contracting, commercial construction management, design/build, pre-construction, and self-performing services. The company specializes in commercial, corporate, healthcare, educational, and public housing projects.
When it comes to healthcare renovations, ICRA barriers are essential for maintaining safety and compliance. At St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Hebert Construction tackled a fast-paced renovation project that demanded quick installation and reliable containment.
With LiteBarrier, we set up a containment wall that looked like a real wall in minutes. If you need environmental controls and isolation in a quick install, it’s the way to go.
– Roger Bisson, Hebert Construction, Project Superintendent
The Challenge: Balancing Speed and Compliance with ICRA Barriers
Hebert Construction Project Superintendent Roger Bisson consistently relies on STARC for temporary construction walls at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center. His crew frequently uses STARC’s RealWall™, which exceeds ICRA Class IV/V standards and has become the gold standard for temporary containment at the facility.
However, some projects require a lighter, faster-to-install solution that also meets rigorous ICRA guidelines. For a recent project at St. Mary’s, the team faced a unique challenge: they needed to quickly isolate a demolition area located next to a major corridor used by doctors, patients, and visitors.
“We needed to put something up quickly that was very easy to install,” Roger explained. He noted that while they often used plastic sheeting for rapid setups, it fell short in appearance and performance. “Once you had the plastic up, the crews would have the mindset they were ‘out of sight, out of mind,’” he added. Unfortunately, plastic didn’t provide sufficient privacy, or the professional look required in sensitive healthcare environments.
The Solution: LiteBarrier ICRA Barriers
To meet the project’s demands, Roger’s team turned to STARC’s LiteBarrier™, a lightweight yet durable containment solution designed specifically for healthcare renovations. LiteBarrier exceeds ICRA Class IV/V requirements, meets Class A fire and smoke ratings, and features an intuitive, knob-less installation system.
“With LiteBarrier, we set up a containment wall that looked like a real wall in minutes. If you need environmental controls and isolation in a quick install, it’s the way to go,” Roger said. The system’s lightweight panels allow for rapid assembly while maintaining a professional and polished appearance, a key consideration in high-traffic areas like the hospital corridor at St. Mary’s.
Results: Faster Renovations with LiteBarrier and ICRA Compliance
The ease and speed of LiteBarrier installation exceeded Roger’s expectations. “It went up in minutes,” he shared. The lift-and-drop connection made setup seamless, saving the crew valuable time without compromising on safety or aesthetics.
Looking ahead, Roger plans to use a combination of LiteBarrier and RealWall panels on future projects. With STARC’s adapter, the two systems integrate effortlessly, offering even greater flexibility for projects requiring fast, reliable ICRA barriers.
“I do see myself using them a lot for future projects when I need isolation fast,” Roger concluded.
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