Category: Featured Stories
Metal Floor Systems and ICF
Composite steel joist floor systems are a perfect match for ICF construction. This California...
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Optimal Insulation for Cost-Effective Construction
Beyond R-23, insulation gains are minimal, and usually not cost-effective. So you’re building a...
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Commercial Insurance Savings With ICFs
Six months ago, a Boston apartment building five miles from my office went up in flames. It was...
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Bracing for ICFs
A wall alignment and bracing system is an essential piece of equipment for any ICF installer, and...
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Sector Spotlight: Agriculture
The barrel room of the Hilliard Bruce Winery in Southern California is just one of dozens of ICF...
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ICF Design for Mid-Rise Construction
New York City is a hotbed for ICF construction with several dozen mid-rise projects completed in...
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Green Building in the Commercial Sector
South Warren Middle and High School is the largest school in Kentucky and also one of the most...
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Waterproofing for ICF Structures
Protecting a structure from moisture is a critical part of any construction, especially below...
Read MoreNRMCA Campaign Gains Momentum
NRMCA Campaign Gains Momentum As reported last year, the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) has launched a campaign to gain market share in the midrise commercial market, and ICFs are a major part of that...
Read MoreNew Study Quantifies Thermal Mass Benefit
New Study Quantifies Thermal Mass Benefit For years, this industry has claimed that the massive concrete core inside ICF walls dampens temperature swings and reduces energy use. Now, results from a recent study commissioned by...
Read MoreGuest Editorial: Getting to the Next Level
by Ian Geisler I’ve been involved with the ICF industry full-time, since about 1991. I’ve seen the potential of this technology first-hand. At the time, I was based in Oregon selling—and building with—an ICF system...
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Termites and ICFs
Termites are more than just a nuisance. They cause an estimated $5 billion in damages every year...
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