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As I See It: Breaking New Ground

News Roundup
How To: Take the First Step Into ICFs
By Tom Patton
Newcomers to ICF construction can get started with a good foundation by thinking 
about product selection, contractor vetting, cost considerations, and the importance of proper training.

2025 ICF Product Directory
This annual ICF Product Directory will provide you with updated contact information for companies and basic information about their products and/or services related to the ICF industry.

Project Profile: Hobbit Airbnb
The Hobbit Airbnb, the People’s Choice Winner and Small Residential Winner, is a fantasy-themed short-term rental property in Crestone, Colorado, at 8,000 feet elevation.

Project Profile: Cottonwood Village
Cottonwood Village, in Powell, Wyoming, was the Multifamily Low-Rise Winner. It is one of the first subdivisions to use ICF construction for every home and is the first subdivision in the western United States to use a time-saving pre-cut program.

Project Profile: West End Oasis
This pool project was the People’s Choice Winner and Pools 2nd Runner-Up, representing the first ICF pool built in Canada’s easternmost province.

IN THIS ISSUE

July/August 2025 News

Max USA Corp., a leading manufacturer of industrial power tools, announced the recipients of the 2024 Second Half Awards which recognize individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the company’s growth and demonstrated continual improvement in their...

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Take the First Step Into ICFs

Take the First Step Into ICFs

By Tom PattonThere are a lot of questions on the ICF chat pages as to which is the best ICF and how to pick one to make your investment in building either a residential or commercial project. This magazine has over the years presented numerous articles on various ICFs...

ICF Product Directory

ICF Product Directory

Companies within the ICF industry are constantly updating their product lines with newer, better products and services, designed to help their customers become more efficient and profitable.This annual ICF product directory showcases the latest evolution of products...

Hobbit Airbnb

Hobbit Airbnb

2025 Small Residential Winner & People’s Choice

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ICF Builder Magazine

ICF Builder Magazine is the information source for contractors, architects, and others involved with

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The article discusses how to build a “smart home” using integrated technology and efficient building materials. It highlights how Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) complement smart home technology by providing superior insulation, security, resilience against extreme weather, and improved indoor air quality. Read more: www.icfmag.com/2025/05/build-a-smart-home/ ... See MoreSee Less
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The 7,975-square-foot Unlimited Residential Winner in Santa Rosa, California, represents not just a rebuild for the owners who lost their home in a fire, but a prime example of what a modern, disaster-resistant home can be. View project: www.icfmag.com/2025/01/altamura-residence/ ... See MoreSee Less
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When something becomes cool or really starts to catch on and show up everywhere people always say, “It’s the new black.” Here’s the flip-side of that. Read article: www.icfmag.com/2025/05/icf-is-the-new-green/ ... See MoreSee Less
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The White Shield Old Scouts Veterans Memorial Center in White Shield, North Dakota, the Heavy Commercial 1st Runner-up, is a 10,533-square-foot facility with one of the largest geodome skylights. View project: www.icfmag.com/2025/01/white-shield-old-scouts-veterans-memorial-center/ ... See MoreSee Less
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The author recently retired after attending his 20th ICF Builder Awards. Here, he reflects on the changing industry and the support the awards program provides. Read more: www.icfmag.com/2025/05/icf-builder-magazine-continues-to-move-north-america-towards-icf-construct... ... See MoreSee Less
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