Designing for Earthquake-Resistance in a Commercial Building
Commercial contractors and their clients are showing a greater interest in designing buildings that can stand strong during natural disasters. In their quest for fortified materials, more of them are turning to ICF construction.
What Is Construction Phasing and Why Is It Important?
Construction phasing is revolutionizing the way we approach building projects. By dividing a project into manageable segments, it is a strategic method for tackling large-scale developments while also maintaining operational continuity.
26 ICF Builders & Contractors to Consider for Your Construction Needs
10 Ways to Lower Homeowners Insurance Rates
Homeowners insurance is essential for protecting your property and assets, but it doesn’t have to break the bank. Learning how to lower home insurance premiums can lead to substantial savings.
Design Considerations for Horse Barn Construction with Modern Materials
Staying Safe: Fortified Construction Protects Your Home & Family
Fortified home construction refers to using materials and techniques in combination with one another to make your home stronger and more resilient as a shelter.
The New Basement: A Modern Housing Innovation
Basements are no longer a scary, damp, and musty area. Learn about the new basement and how it has become the modern housing innovation it is today.
ICFs and Severe Weather
The steel reinforced concrete, which can cure stronger than normal concrete because of the foam insulation, can withstand winds of over 200 MPH, and projectile debris traveling over 100 MPH. There are dozens of eye witness examples of ICF homes taking EF5 tornadoes head on with the walls still standing.
Home Construction: Built to Endure Hurricanes
A few surviving houses caught the eye of media outlets around the world, seemingly untouched by Hurricane Michael’s destruction. What made these houses different?
Industry Standard ICF’s: Feedback from Contractors
January through April is when we plant our seeds for the year by displaying our product for the market in trade shows. I’ve participated in these trade shows for 17 years now in the ICF industry and it has always been the same old thing, but this year was notably different.