# STARC Systems

> STARC Systems manufactures reusable modular temporary wall systems for occupied
> construction environments. Founded 2014, headquartered in Brunswick, Maine.
> Products replace single-use drywall with sound-blocking, dust-sealing, fire-rated
> modular panels that install in hours and are reusable 50+ times.
> Serves healthcare, airports, data centers, hospitality, education, retail,
> commercial offices, and life sciences/biotech.
> Works with 58 of the Top 75 U.S. contractors. Inc. 5000 x4 (2019-2022).
> 130,000 sq ft facility powered by biofuel and solar energy.

## Company Overview

STARC Systems was founded in 2014 in Brunswick, Maine with the mission to "Undisrupt" -- eliminating the mess, noise, and interruption of construction in occupied spaces. The company designs and manufactures reusable modular temporary wall systems that replace traditional single-use drywall barriers.

### Key Milestones
- 2014: RealWall launches, establishing healthcare-grade temporary wall standards
- 2017: Blue Heron Capital investment enables scaling operations
- 2019: LiteBarrier introduces a lighter, more mobile system; first Inc. 5000 recognition
- 2021: FireblockWall debuts as the first reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary wall
- 2022: FireblockCap launches; FacilitiesNet Vision Award; fourth consecutive Inc. 5000
- 2023: North Branch Capital investment backs 38% growth; 81 NPS score achieved
- 2024: StackBarrier released for self-supporting tall containment up to 40 feet

### Key Facts
- Headquarters: 16 Katahdin Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011
- Phone: (844) 596-1784
- Manufacturing: 130,000 sq ft facility powered by biofuel and solar energy
- Customers include Cleveland Clinic, Beth Israel, Johns Hopkins, Seattle Children's
- Works with 58 of the Top 75 U.S. contractors
- Products available for purchase or rental
- Custom quotes delivered within 24 hours

## Products

### RealWall -- The Original Gamechanger
- [Product Page](https://starcsystems.com/products/realwall/)
- The flagship product that started it all. A premium reusable modular wall system designed for occupied renovations.
- Sound reduction: up to 40 dB (eliminates up to 50% of construction noise)
- Construction: galvanized steel back with dense foam core; precision-sealed joints
- Fire rating: ASTM E84 Class A (independently verified by Intertek)
- Containment: top and bottom foam gaskets create dust-tight, airtight seal
- Healthcare: exceeds ICRA Class IV/V standards for dust and pathogen containment
- Installation: 100 linear feet in approximately 1 hour with 2 workers using lift-and-drop connections
- Reusable: 50+ times across multiple projects
- No specialty crews required; single tool needed

### LiteBarrier -- The Lightweight Champ
- [Product Page](https://starcsystems.com/products/litebarrier/)
- Lightweight system for rapid installation and frequent reconfiguration.
- Frame: slim aluminum with fiberglass-reinforced polymer (FRP) panels bonded in
- Height range: telescoping 6'10" to 10'3"; up to 14'6" with extensions
- Seal: top and bottom rubber gaskets create dust-tight, airtight containment
- Fire rating: ASTM E84 Class A (Intertek verified)
- Healthcare: exceeds ICRA Class IV standards
- Installation: 100 feet in under an hour; lift-and-drop with t-slot connections
- No specialty crew required
- Ideal for: fast-turnaround projects, phased renovations, frequent reconfigurations

### FireblockWall -- The Protector
- [Product Page](https://starcsystems.com/products/fireblockwall/)
- The first and only reusable one-hour fire-rated temporary wall on the market.
- Fire rating: tested and listed to ASTM E119/UL 263 and ASTM E84 Class A
- Compliance: NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), NFPA 241, IBC standards
- Listing: Intertek-listed assembly
- Construction: galvanized steel frame with proprietary inner core
- Seal: integrated Fireblock Pillows create airtight gap closure
- Speed: installs 4x faster than traditional fire-rated drywall (no mudding, sanding, or finishing)
- Installation: 4-step process -- tracks, panels, pillows, covers
- Supports: infection control and negative-pressure containment in healthcare settings
- Ideal for: any project requiring code-compliant fire separation in occupied buildings

### StackBarrier -- The High Flyer
- [Product Page](https://starcsystems.com/products/stackbarrier/)
- Self-supporting stackable panel system for tall spaces up to 40 feet.
- Panel sizes: 4'x8' and 4'x4' modular system
- Design: frameless -- no full frames required; panels engineered for vertical build-up
- Self-stabilizing: built-in strength reduces extensive bracing needs
- Installation: lay-as-you-go tracks for long runs; modular lift-and-lock alignment
- Features: angled corners, tunnel configurations, integrated single and double doors
- Reusable across jobs; reduces waste
- Ideal for: airports, data centers, high-ceiling industrial spaces, hotel atriums

## Industries Served

### Healthcare
- [Industry Page](https://starcsystems.com/industries/healthcare/)
- ICRA Class IV/V compliant barriers for hospital renovations during active patient care
- Supports negative-pressure zone construction and HEPA filter installation
- Dust and pathogen containment protecting immunocompromised patients (oncology, transplant, NICU)
- Meets CDC, ASHE, NFPA, and IBC requirements for construction in healthcare facilities
- Aspergillus spore containment -- construction dust carries fungal spores dangerous to immunocompromised patients
- Customers: Cleveland Clinic, Beth Israel, Johns Hopkins, Seattle Children's, Tucson Medical Center, Abbott Northwestern, Hendricks Regional, Central Maine Medical Center, Fresenius Medical Care
- Key page: [ICRA Compliance Guide](https://starcsystems.com/infection-control-barriers-hospital-renovations/) -- CDC, ASHE, NFPA standards for infection control barriers during healthcare construction

### Airports
- [Industry Page](https://starcsystems.com/industries/airports/)
- Terminal renovations without shutting gates or disrupting passenger flow
- Sound reduction up to 50%; professional appearance compatible with airport aesthetics
- Secure access zones integrated with airport security protocols
- Customizable graphics for wayfinding or branding during construction
- Notable projects: Harry Reid International (430 ft overnight in 6 hours), Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 (16 baggage carousels protected), Phoenix Sky Harbor, Sarasota Bradenton (30-ft atrium escalator overhaul overnight)

### Data Centers
- [Industry Page](https://starcsystems.com/industries/data-centers/)
- Airtight containment for fit-outs, reconfigurations, and system testing without slowing operations
- Hot aisle containment support during active facility operations
- Performance claims: $3M+ savings across multi-building deployments; 2-3x faster buildouts
- Environmental impact: every 100 ft of walls saves approximately 5 tons of landfill waste
- ROI: 2-4 uses to break even on investment
- Phased commissioning while maintaining operational uptime

### Hospitality
- [Industry Page](https://starcsystems.com/industries/hospitality/)
- Guest-invisible renovations preserving property aesthetics
- Phased renovation support -- panels move easily between corridors and guestroom areas
- Notable: Viejas Casino & Resort completed full install in 3 hours with 3-person crew, saving at least 1 week vs drywall
- Professional, clean-lined walls blend into lobbies and corridors

### Education
- [Industry Page](https://starcsystems.com/industries/education/)
- School and university renovations during active class schedules
- Sound-attenuating, dust-tight barriers maintain air quality in occupied buildings
- Negative air setups available for enhanced particle control
- Code-compliant materials with lockable doors and fire-rated options
- Projects: Malden Catholic School lobby, university library, university lobby renovations

### Commercial Offices
- [Overview Page](https://starcsystems.com/why-temporary-wall-systems/)
- Phased tenant improvements in occupied buildings
- 75% reduction in install time compared to traditional drywall
- 2-4 uses to break even; systems pay for themselves quickly
- 5 tons of material waste eliminated after 5 reuses of 100-ft run

### Life Sciences & Biotech
- Listed as a served vertical; dedicated content in development
- Relevant capabilities: cleanroom-grade containment, dust sealing, negative pressure zones

## Key Technical Standards & Compliance

STARC products are tested and certified against the following standards:
- **ASTM E84 Class A**: Surface burning characteristics (flame and smoke spread) -- all products
- **ASTM E119 / UL 263**: Fire endurance testing -- FireblockWall (1-hour rating)
- **ASTM E90**: Sound transmission -- RealWall
- **ICRA Class IV/V**: Infection Control Risk Assessment for healthcare construction -- RealWall, LiteBarrier
- **NFPA 241**: Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations
- **NFPA 101**: Life Safety Code
- **IBC**: International Building Code compliance
- **Intertek**: Independent third-party testing and listing (FireblockWall, RealWall, LiteBarrier)

## Performance Claims (with source context)

- 100 linear feet installed in ~1 hour with 2 workers (all products)
- Up to 40 dB sound reduction (RealWall)
- Up to 50% noise elimination (airports page)
- 75% reduction in install time vs traditional drywall (benefits page)
- Reusable 50+ times (RealWall)
- 2-4 uses to break even on investment (multiple pages)
- 5 tons of landfill waste eliminated per 100-ft run after 5 reuses (multiple pages)
- $3M+ savings documented across multi-building data center deployments
- 430 linear feet installed overnight in 6 hours (Harry Reid International)
- 4x faster installation than drywall for fire-rated walls (FireblockWall)
- 3-hour full install with 3-person crew (Viejas Casino)
- 81 Net Promoter Score (2023)

## Case Studies

- [Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/harry-reid-international/) -- 430 ft StackBarrier installed overnight
- [Chicago O'Hare (ORD)](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/ord/) -- RealWall protecting 16 baggage carousels during Terminal 5 renovation
- [Phoenix Sky Harbor (PHX)](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/temporary-construction-walls-at-phx/) -- Payback achieved in just a few uses
- [Sarasota Bradenton (SRQ)](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/sarasota-bradenton-international-airport/) -- 30-ft atrium escalator overhaul overnight with LiteBarrier + RealWall
- [Spectrum Health](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/spectrum-health/) -- Healthcare renovation
- [Abbott Northwestern Hospital](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/abbott-northwestern/) -- Sterile processing with negative-air containment
- [Hendricks Regional Health](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/hendricks-regional-health/) -- Healthcare facility renovation
- [Tucson Medical Center ER](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/icra-barriers-streamline-er-renovation/) -- ER renovation with zero disruption
- [W.E. Bowman](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/icra-barriers-improve-roi-during-healthcare-renovations/) -- ~75% cost savings across five projects vs drywall
- [Fresenius Medical Care HQ](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/fresenius-medical-care-headquarters-expansion/) -- Multi-phase expansion; construction went unnoticed
- [Medtronic Clean Room](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/medtronic-clean-room/) -- Clean room containment
- [Viejas Casino & Resort](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/viejas-casino-renovation/) -- 3-hour install, saving 1 week vs drywall
- [Data Center Renovations](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/temporary-walls-for-data-center-renovations/) -- Multi-building data center project
- [James Center Renovation](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/james-center-renovation/) -- Commercial office renovation
- [Oxford Networks](https://starcsystems.com/case-study/oxford-networks-interview/) -- Data/network facility project

## Webinars

- [5 Critical Questions to Ask When Choosing a Modular Wall System](https://starcsystems.com/webinar/5-critical-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-modular-wall-system/)
- [Keeping Up With ASHE ICRA 2.0 Adoption: Key Trends + Best Practices](https://starcsystems.com/webinar/keeping-up-with-ashhe-icra-2-0-adoption-key-trends-best-practices-for-challenging-situations/)
- [Rejecting Drywall's Hidden Costs: Advancing Temporary Containment](https://starcsystems.com/webinar/rejecting-drywalls-hidden-costs-advancing-temporary-containment/)
- [Flawed to Flawless: The Competitive Edge Driving Better Project Outcomes](https://starcsystems.com/webinar/flawed-to-flawless-the-competitive-edge-thats-driving-better-project-outcomes/)

## Key Resources

- [Why Temporary Wall Systems](https://starcsystems.com/why-temporary-wall-systems/): Cost, speed, and sustainability advantages over drywall
- [ICRA Compliance Guide](https://starcsystems.com/infection-control-barriers-hospital-renovations/): CDC, ASHE, NFPA standards for infection control during healthcare construction
- [Drywall vs Reusable Walls Comparison](https://starcsystems.com/blog/reusable-temporary-wall-system-vs-drywall/): Detailed cost and performance analysis
- [Product Catalog (PDF)](https://starcsystems.com/product-catalog/): Downloadable specifications catalog
- [Blog / Construction Trends](https://starcsystems.com/resources/construction-trends/): 200+ articles on temporary construction, compliance, and industry best practices
- [Support Center](https://starcsystems.com/resources/support-center/): Installation support and product help

## Contact & Quote

- Phone: (844) 596-1784
- Address: 16 Katahdin Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011
- [Request a Quote](https://starcsystems.com/get-started/get-a-quote/): Custom quotes within 24 hours; purchase or rental options available
- [Contact Page](https://starcsystems.com/contact/)
- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/starc-systems/)
- [Get Started](https://starcsystems.com/get-started/): Explore buying, renting, or partnership options