When engineering a cancer diagnostic center and similar clean rooms you must consider the hygienic and compliance that starts from the ground up. A medical clean room must be capable of being completely sterilized to provide a safe and usable floor that both patients and staff can walk upon without incident. There are only a handful…
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As new cannabis legislation takes effect, organizations are in the process of constructing or retrofitting facilities to comply with Massachusetts’ medicinal marijuana laws. This includes ensuring your facility is up to legal standards for growing, handling and dispensing medicinal marijuana. Failure to do so could put your license at risk. Your choice of flooring for the facility…
One of the most common questions we get from Operations Managers is how we value-engineer solutions for food and beverage processing plants. With over 25 years of experience in the industrial flooring space, we understand the challenges and conditions that need to be addressed, and always assess the environment before presenting options to managers in…
In commercial facilities finding the right finishes can be tough. Designers must strike a balance between durability, maintenance, and aesthetic considerations. When it comes to commercial flooring, five trends have emerged this year which will shape the way commercial projects are designed. 1. Bold graphics and bright colors. In commercial facilities, designers have embraced bright color schemes…
When properly maintained, resinous coating, such as epoxy or polyurethane, should last decades, making it a cost-effective option for businesses. Maintaining a coated concrete floor is typically easier than maintaining other types of commercial flooring as well. Basic facility maintenance goes a long way towards extending the lifespan of your floor and preventing the need for significant…
Facility managers face an uphill battle when trying to maintain the safety and reliability of industrial floors. With regular stressors that compromise the integrity of a floor and lead to dangerous working conditions, it’s important to select the appropriate solution that will hold up against the elements. Ongoing Challenges While the need to repair imperfections…
To say that green building is a trend would be a misnomer. It’s far from just a developer’s fad sure to be dated in a given period of time. On the contrary, green building is a movement that has proved its value in the residential industry, and it’s now taking commercial construction by storm. More…
Most people don’t realize the implications industrial flooring has on food processing plant. But the fact is, it’s one of the most important considerations manufacturers need to plan for. Food processing plants are held to rigid safety standards imposed by the USDA and FDA. When engineered appropriately, a commercial flooring solution will actually improve hygiene…
A lot of bang for your buck. That’s what it takes to provide optimum commercial flooring and structural solutions for community properties. At Black Bear, our experts have supported the needs of towns across the Northeast for over 25 years. With restrictive budgets and a high degree of durability, municipal buildings are governed by rigid…
Polished concrete is a popular option for flooring in a wide variety of buildings, including schools, hospitals, industrial facilities, and commercial spaces. Polished concrete floors offer a number of advantages as an all-purpose flooring material, and can be engineered for specific environments. Five Reasons For The Enduring Popularity Of Polished Concrete Floors 1. A spill-resistant surface…
