How to plan wall protection upgrades without disrupting daily operations

Wall Protection Systems have a lot of benefits for a lot of different industries, from protecting high traffic areas from damage to maintaining a hygienic environment. Like all renovations, installing wall protection systems takes time and space which can lead to problems for some businesses that have to work while those systems are being installed. In today’s blog we will be looking at how to plan wall protection upgrades without disrupting daily operations.

Understand the workflow of your facility

In order to ensure that the wall protection installation causes minimal disruption you will need to understand the workflow of your facility. This involves understanding which areas of the facility are busiest, when those areas are the busiest and where critical work is being performed. Armed with this knowledge, you can better plan when to complete the installations to avoid disruption to daily operations.

Plan Work In Phases

Many facilities can’t afford to completely shut down while wall protection upgrades are installed, that is why a phased installation approach is the best choice. This way the work can be divided into smaller, more manageable zones so there is minimal disruption in daily operations. This approach does require careful planning so that workers know where the work is being performed so they can make alternative arrangements should those be necessary.

Communicate With Staff

An essential component of maintaining daily operations while wall protection upgrades are being installed is communication with staff. Staff will need to know when and where the installation is being performed so that they can adjust their workflow appropriately. Insufficient communication will lead to confusion and can disrupt facility operations.

Effective Scheduling

If possible, the installation of wall protection upgrades should be scheduled during your facilities off hours. This can be on weekends, evenings or other periods where your facility has lulls in operation. If you can only schedule some of the installation during off hours you should focus on the busiest areas of your facility to minimize disruption.

Choose the Right Wall Protection

When you decide what sort of wall protection your facility needs you can make choices that will minimize the amount of installation time required. For example, you can select PVC wall panels, which can be quickly and easily installed over existing walls while also providing excellent wall protection.

We hope we have been able to show you how with effective planning you can install wall protection upgrades without disrupting daily operations. If you have any questions about wall protection systems, please feel free to contact us.

WallPro, based in Surrey, BC, provides and installs specialized wall coverings to meet stringent standards for sterile or hygienic purposes.

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about specialized wall systems for your business, please call us at (778) 746-6286.