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Build With ICF Corner: ICF for Commercial and Industrial Construction – Why? 
By Trevor Brown
ICF construction is rapidly expanding from residential into commercial and industrial projects due to its superior energy efficiency, structural strength, and cost savings.

From the ICFMA: Commercial ICF Construction Surges Across All Building Sectors 
By Tom Patton
This article explores the urgent need for resilient construction practices and highlights actionable hazard mitigation strategies to protect lives and infrastructure, 
so communities can recover faster in the wake of dangerous weather.

Building Safer & Smarter: HGTV’s Dave Marrs Champions ICF Construction 
By Vanessa Salvia
Contractor Dave Marrs co-hosts HGTV’s “Fixer to Fabulous” with his wife, Jenny. When nine tornadoes swept through Northwest Arkansas in a single night a year 
and a half ago, he knew it was time to build differently.

How To: Sleeves, Penetrations, and Embedments 

By Tom Patton
ICF construction is rapidly expanding from residential into commercial and industrial projects due to its superior energy efficiency, structural strength, and cost savings.

Project Profile: Moses Lake Washington Temple
The Moses Lake Washington Temple in Moses Lake, Washington, was the 
People’s Choice and Heavy Commercial winner. The 20,000-square-foot
temple was completed in 90 weeks of construction.

Project Profile: Royal Canadian Legion Branch
In Ontario, this 108-unit residential building was the MultiFamily winner. It now stands as a community cornerstone that addresses housing needs while preserving important military history.

Project Profile: Bristol Public Safety Building
The Bristol Public Safety Building was the People’s Choice and Light Commercial 
winner, with 7,200 square feet dedicated to apparatus bays and 12,608 square feet for administrative functions.

IN THIS ISSUE

Sleeves, Penetrations, and Embedments

Sleeves, Penetrations, and Embedments

By Tom PattonOn every build, there are a number of items that must be coordinated to either go through or into the ICF and concrete prior to concrete placement. This becomes an especially important planning exercise that requires coordination with other trades to get...

Commercial ICF Construction Surges Across All Building Sectors

Commercial ICF Construction Surges Across All Building Sectors

By Tom PattonThe Drury Plaza Hotel located in the Disney Springs Area in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, is the company’s largest hotel to date and the first ICF building on Disney property.The commercial construction market for Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) is...

ICF for Commercial and Industrial Construction – Why?

ICF for Commercial and Industrial Construction – Why?

By Trevor BrownA little over a year ago, I had Randy Daniels, Fox Blocks’s Western U.S. commercial projects advisor, on our Build With ICF Podcast. I asked why we are seeing such an increase in commercial and industrial construction, and he said, “It’s structurally...

Moses Lake Washington Temple

Moses Lake Washington Temple

2025 Heavy CommercialWinner & People's Choice The Moses Lake Washington Temple in Moses Lake, Washington, represents a significant achievement in heavy commercial ICF construction. The religious facility, built using Fox Blocks ICF, showcases the material's...

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25

2025 MultiFamilyWinner In the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a 108-unit residential building, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 project, now stands as a community cornerstone that addresses housing needs while preserving important military history. The $32.7...

Bristol Public Safety Building

Bristol Public Safety Building

2025 Light CommercialWinner & People's Choice The Bristol Public Safety Building stands as a new home for the town's police, fire, and EMS services as well as a testament to how ICF construction can deliver exceptional durability, energy efficiency, and long-term...

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