For Project and Facilities Managers, efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and minimal disruption are critical to the success of renovation projects. Traditional drywall, while familiar, increasingly is being recognized for its hidden costs and inefficiencies.
Should You Rent or Buy Temporary Wall Systems?
This is a common dilemma that many of our customers face. The decision to rent or buy temporary wall systems largely depends on your project’s duration and future needs. This comprehensive guide will help you make an informed choice when it comes to temporary construction walls.
Building Safety: ASTM Classifications for Temporary Construction Walls
Updated October 25, 2024 In the ever-evolving landscape of commercial construction, understanding fire safety standards is more than a requirement—it’s a commitment to excellence and safety. For temporary construction walls and other building materials, being aware of ASTM E84 and ASTM E119 classifications is essential for ...
Intertek + STARC: Raising Construction Standards With Temporary Walls
Updated July 11, 2024 In the commercial construction industry, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency is mission-critical. This is where Intertek, a global leader in Assurance, Testing, Inspection, and Certification (ATIC) services, plays a crucial role. With a presence across numerous industries, Intertek's expertise in ...
Choosing Temporary Construction Walls: Air Quality & Sensitivity
Updated October 24, 2024 When it comes to temporary wall systems, the stakes are higher than aesthetics or cost-efficiency. In specialized environments like healthcare facilities, laboratories, and data centers, the temporary construction walls you choose can significantly impact air quality.
Top TJC ‘Findings’ Around Hospital Jobsites: 4 Key Takeaways
In late September, we hosted a webinar called Top Joint Commission ‘Findings’ Around Hospital Renovation and Construction Jobsites. This well attended live event featured our special guest, Robert Neil, MBA, CHFM, CHSP, Principal Consultant at Joint Commission Resources (JCR), as well as STARC’s own Bruce Bickford, Vice ...
Choosing Modular Walls: Where to Start?
Key Differences Between Temporary and Permanent Installations Whether installed for permanent or temporary use, prefabricatedmodular walls can be the perfect solution for expanding a business or simply creating more efficient spaces. But with so many competing solutions on the market, how do you determine which is right for ...
Partnering for Sustainability: Increasing Impact
Addressing landfill waste and carbon emissions is a growing priority in the commercial construction industry, where challenges posed by traditional construction methods are driving the adoption of proven, eco-friendly practices.
North Branch Capital Invests in STARC Systems
Private equity firm secures majority ownership in manufacturer of temporary modular wall containment solutions to continue to fuel innovation and expand into new markets.
Protecting Data Center Suites During Renovation
Data centers are huge investments. Depending on where the data center is built, it can cost between $200 per square foot up to $1,000 per square foot or more. With the addition of servers and equipment inside the facility, you can’t put your investment and revenue at risk.