
How to Build a Shopping Mall: Key Steps and Considerations
Shopping mall construction is a complex and rewarding process that requires careful planning, efficient execution, and sustainable design. From site selection to final inspections, every step contributes to creating a thriving retail destination.

4 Tips For Overcoming The Labor Shortage
For companies and professionals suffering from the industry’s labor shortage, these four tips can help overcome some of those obstacles and keep projects on schedule and on budget.

Cinder Block (CMU) vs. Traditional Poured Concrete Wall Foundations
We cover the differences between CMU blocks and poured concrete foundations so that you don’t have to learn from trial and error.
Is Your Home Built to Fight Fire?
For 2013, the U.S. Fire Administration reported 1,240,000 house fires. Houses constructed out of ICFs have key advantages in minimizing the damage and spread of these fires.

Exterior Foundation Covering Ideas and Designs
A beautifully finished foundation adds more than curb appeal — it protects your home from environmental damage and enhances energy efficiency. Modern homeowners and builders can choose from a variety of exterior covering ideas, from timeless options like brick and stone veneer applied to advanced solutions like Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs).
Fox Blocks ICF to Acquire Reward Wall Systems Assets
Fox Blocks ICF announced that it will acquire select key assets from Reward Wall Systems, Inc, integrating those assets into its own operations and augmenting the Fox Blocks Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) product line.

10 Steps for Building a Home with Insulated Concrete Form Blocks
An ICF home, like one built with Fox Blocks, provides many of the essential features that today’s homeowner is looking for: excellent indoor environmental quality (IEQ), energy-efficiency, and disaster-resistance.

Dive into the Debate: ICF vs. Fiberglass for Pool Construction

Exterior Wall Thickness: How Thick Should Your Walls Be?
The exterior wall thickness of a home significantly impacts the house’s energy efficiency, disaster resistance, and IEQ. Learn how thick exterior walls should be.

SANDY HOOK A-FRAME
The owners of this Sandy Hook A‑frame wanted to enjoy the pristine views of Lake County in a custom home that was affordable to build and maintain.