The pandemic has left many facilities wondering what they can do to improve the health safety of their residents. General contractors know that three main tactics are the best defense in the struggle with infection control: 1. Touch points/ cleanliness; 2. Access Control/ Screening; 3. Indoor Air Quality. Touch points/cleanliness and access control/screenings can be directly controlled through preventative and maintenance efforts. Indoor Air Quality is more elusive and difficult to manage with standard construction practices, but the payoff can be big with significant improvements in air quality when done well. Some newer technology is emerging to help eliminate viruses and bacteria include ionization systems, hydrogen peroxide producers, HEPA filters, and UV lighting. These systems can be built in new construction and added to existing systems to give residents and owners more peace of mind.

Daniel Cowley, Project Executive, Pence Construction