Abstract: A modular vertical stacking load bearing wall and shoring panel includes a set of opposing columns elongated parallel to a vertical axis, each having a coupler. Each coupler includes an interior plate located in a horizontal plane substantially parallel to the vertical axis and the plate separates the coupler into two sections. A bottom track and a top track are attached between the columns. A top horizontal beam member is attached between the columns with its top surface located below the bottom edge of the coupler. A set of horizontal braces is attached perpendicularly between the columns and are spaced apart. Furring strips are attached to the top track, the bottom track and the horizontal braces. Fire safing material may be deposited in the coupler to promote fire resistance.

Abstract: There is provided a framework for a construction enclosure system comprising a plurality of brackets, a plurality of rigid elongated frame members, and a plurality of reinforcement members. The brackets are adapted to be attached to a structure under construction. The frame members are adapted to be retained by the brackets in a desired spatial relationship with an outer face of the structure. The frame members are adapted to retain one or more sheet-like enclosure panels. The reinforcement members are adapted to be secured against respective frame members to increase the rigidity of such frame members. One embodiment of the invention provides a frame member comprising a pair of elongated bodies adapted to be retained in a mated configuration to cooperatively define first and second channels therebetween, wherein each channel is adapted to retain one edge portion of a sheet-like enclosure panel.