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Timing For Concrete Placement

Timing For Concrete Placement

The placement of concrete in an ICF wall is the most exciting part of the build. This stage of the build is not something to be taken lightly and needs to follow engineering rules, material specifications, safety, and placement procedures for success. Check your...

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Evaluate ICFs Versus Wood or CMU

Evaluate ICFs Versus Wood or CMU

The major question everyone is posting regarding building materials and wall assemblies is related to cost, specifically the initial capital costs for the options of building with ICFs versus traditional wood framing or concrete block. This is not a simple question...

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How-To Plans and Permits

How-To Plans and Permits

The hardest part of building a home for yourself is the design — deciding on the floor plan, not to mention materials. Every successful building project requires a detailed set of design or working drawings as a necessary tool for estimating, building, and permit...

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How To Select An ICF Product

How To Select An ICF Product

The decision has been made to build with ICFs. Now, how do you select which product to use? Every ICF block or product line is unique in attributes and features which impact the installation speed and efficiency, the engineering requirements, and the overall energy...

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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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