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Hands-On ICF at WOC 2024
By Randy Daniels
“Kinesthetic” learners got to stack and move ICF forms for the first time at Fox Blocks’ demos at World of Concrete 2024. Concrete folks from all sides of the construction equation got to stack walls with minimal guidance and got to see just how easy it really is.

From the ICFMA: Building a Green Future
By Frank Gordon
In the face of increasing climate volatility and environmental concerns, the construction industry is undergoing a paradigm shift towards resilient and sustainable building practices.

How To: Build ICF Additions
By Tom Patton
Today’s real estate market is making more homeowners think seriously about renovating their house or creating an addition to gain more space for the family or lifestyle comfort.

Perspectives by Build With ICF: Did You Find The Love Of Your Life?
By Trevor Brown
In the last article, we talked about the skill of “speed dating” at trade shows. Now that everyone is back from WOC, IBS, and other early-in-the-year trade shows, how did it go? If you’re wondering what your next move is, here’s the answer.

Engineer’s Corner: ICF Reduces Environmental Impact of Construction
By Dave Gowers
Different construction methods have many facets — energy conservation, building cost, operating expense, materials sources, building size, and disaster resistance.

Project Profile: Carmi Home Project
The Carmi Home Project in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada, was the Large Residential Winner and the Large Residential People’s Choice Winner in the 2024 ICF Builder Awards.

Project Profile: Ellis Elementary School
Ellis Elementary School in Logan, Utah, was the 1st Runner Up and People’s Choice winner in the education category in 2024’s ICF Builder Awards.

Project Profile: LaLiberte Iconic
LaLiberte Iconic in Cave Creek, Arizona, is a 5,061-square-foot main house with a 760-square-foot guest casita. The project was the Large Residential 1st Runner Up in the 2024 ICF Builder Awards.

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January/February 2024 News

This year marks the 19th annual ICF Builder Awards, which is the premier event for recognizing ICF construction. This year, the event ceremony will be held in-person on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at World of Concrete. Returning this year are the popular People's...

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