Temporary Dust & Weather Containment for Active Manufacturing Facility Expansion

Expanding an active manufacturing facility sounds straightforward on paper.

Until demolition starts.

Dust begins moving through operational areas.
Weather exposure becomes a problem.
Crews need access in multiple phases.
And shutting down operations suddenly becomes very expensive.

That was the challenge facing the Microvast facility expansion project in Clarksville, Tennessee.

During the expansion, the project team needed a temporary wall system capable of doing far more than simply separating work areas.

They needed:

Dust control during concrete demolition
Weather protection during phased construction
Flexibility to relocate protection zones quickly
Minimal disruption to ongoing operations

And they needed it without slowing the project down.

That’s where RWES stepped in.

Because on active manufacturing and energy projects, keeping operations moving is just as important as building the expansion itself.

Industry

Industrial Construction

Main Purpose

Keep operations running during facility expansion with flexible dust control and weather protection.

Inside Look

The Microvast project involved a live facility expansion where construction and operations had to coexist at the same time.

That creates a unique challenge for contractors:

How do you continue demolition and expansion work without disrupting sensitive operational areas?

On this project, DPR Construction required a temporary wall system capable of:

Isolating active construction zones
Managing dust and debris during demolition
Providing weather protection during new addition construction
Maintaining operational efficiency throughout phased construction

And unlike rigid temporary wall systems that become difficult to modify as projects evolve, this job required flexibility.

Construction phases were changing constantly.

Protection zones needed to move quickly.

The solution had to adapt in real time.

The Challenge

Demolition Dust, Weather Exposure & Operational Pressure

Live manufacturing expansions create a balancing act.

Crews need room to work.
Operations need protection.
Schedules need to stay moving.

And once concrete demolition begins, things escalate quickly.

Without proper containment:

Dust travels into operational areas
Sensitive environments become exposed
Productivity drops
Cleanup increases
Coordination becomes more difficult
Downtime risks increase

Then add weather exposure during phased construction and the challenge becomes even bigger.

The project team needed a temporary enclosure system that could:

Handle demolition dust control
Create weather separation
Adapt between phases
Install quickly
Relocate efficiently
Minimize operational disruption

Because in manufacturing construction, shutdowns cost serious money.

The Solution

A Flexible RWES Temporary Wall System Built for Active Facility Construction

RWES provided a reusable temporary wall solution specifically designed for the demands of phased facility expansion work.

Using a fire-resistant RWES enclosure system, the team created protected separation zones that helped isolate demolition activities while maintaining cleaner and more controlled operational conditions throughout the facility.

The biggest advantage?

Flexibility.

The RWES wall system could be:

Installed quickly
Removed efficiently
Relocated between phases
Adapted as construction progressed

Instead of rebuilding containment systems every time the project shifted, the RWES system moved with the project.

That adaptability helped the team maintain construction momentum while reducing operational disruption throughout the expansion process.

The Game Changing Benefits for the Client

1. Dust Control During Concrete Demolition

Concrete demolition creates chaos fast.

Dust spreads.
Visibility drops.
Sensitive work areas become vulnerable.

RWES helped create controlled separation zones that reduced the spread of dust and debris during active demolition phases.

That meant:

Cleaner operational environments
Reduced contamination risk
Better site control
Improved working conditions

Because uncontrolled demolition dust doesn’t just create messes — it creates delays.

2. Weather Protection During Facility Expansion

Phased construction often leaves sections of buildings exposed during expansion work.

RWES helped create weather-protected work zones that allowed crews to continue progressing construction activities while protecting interior spaces from environmental exposure.

That helped:

Reduce weather-related disruptions
Improve schedule continuity
Maintain better work conditions throughout construction phases

3. Operational Efficiency Without Major Shutdowns

One of the biggest priorities on live facility projects is minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

RWES helped the project team continue expansion work while maintaining operational efficiency throughout the building.

That meant:

Less downtime
Reduced operational interruption
Better coordination between construction and facility activities
More flexibility throughout the project lifecycle

And on active manufacturing projects, operational continuity matters.

A lot.

4. Rapid Relocation Between Construction Phases

Unlike rigid containment systems that become difficult to modify mid-project, RWES was designed for flexibility.

As project phases evolved, the wall system could be quickly relocated to different sections of the building as needed.

That adaptability helped:

Reduce installation time
Eliminate unnecessary reconstruction
Improve project efficiency
Keep crews moving without delays

Because phased construction rarely stays static for long.

5. Fire-Resistant Material for Industrial Environments

Manufacturing and energy facilities demand higher-performance solutions.

RWES provided a fire-resistant enclosure system that aligned with the needs of an active industrial construction environment while delivering durable temporary separation and weather protection.

For industrial projects, that added level of protection matters.

Why It Matters

Live Facility Construction Requires More Than Basic Containment

Manufacturing and energy projects don’t have the luxury of shutting everything down every time expansion work begins.

Contractors need solutions that allow:

Ongoing operations
Controlled demolition zones
Flexible construction phasing
Dust containment
Weather protection
Faster project adaptation

RWES helps construction teams maintain control during complex live facility expansions where flexibility and operational continuity are critical.

Because in active facilities, the project can’t stop just because construction starts.

The Real Takeaway

The Microvast facility expansion wasn’t just about building more space.

It was about expanding operations without disrupting them.

RWES helped the project team create controlled, adaptable construction zones that reduced dust, protected operational areas, and allowed phased construction to continue efficiently throughout the facility expansion.

No excessive downtime.
No rigid containment headaches.
No unnecessary operational disruption.

Just a flexible weather and dust protection system designed for the realities of modern industrial construction.

Keep Operations Moving During Active Facility Expansions

Concrete demolition.
Dust control.
Phased construction.
Operational pressure.
Weather exposure.

RWES helps manufacturing and energy construction teams create controlled work environments that keep projects progressing without shutting operations down.

Control demolition dust
Protect active operational areas
Adapt quickly between project phases
Reduce downtime during expansion work

Book a demo today and see how RWES helps industrial construction teams stay productive during complex facility expansions.

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