
SMP Architecture Saves Time with ICF for Waterfront Rescue Mission
The design team at SMP Architecture wanted to create a safe and secure, sustainable structure with low maintenance costs for the owners.
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Can You Mix Metal and Wood Studs? Understanding the Mix and a Better Alternative

Building Stability: How to Construct Strong and Stable Structures
Creating durable structures that endure time and nature is a crucial aspect of modern construction. Ensuring stability, strength, and sturdiness involves more than material selection — it requires a grasp of construction science.

Build with Strength Coalition Partners with Habitat for Humanity International
Donated concrete will strengthen affordable housing, making it more resilient and sustainable.
Fox Blocks ICF Partners with Habitat for Humanity
Fox Blocks donated Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to the Habitat For Humanity’s 30th Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The volunteers and materials donated by Fox Blocks will help rebuild the home of Elmer Lamberson’s whose home was lost in Superstorm Sandy.
Building Nashville’s First Green, Affordable Housing Development
Nashville is known as the nation’s hub for country music and culture. As the capital city of Tennessee, it has steadily grown in population since the 1970s. The city’s leadership saw a need for more affordable housing opportunities in the booming metroplex, with a focus on more energy-efficient homes to further address the cost of living.
Fox Blocks Expands ICF Manufacturing to Texas and Missouri
Fox Blocks is excited to announce continued expansion of our ICF manufacturing locations! We are now being produced in Keller, TX and Nixa, MO- bringing the total to 18 manufacturing points across the US and Canada.

Masonry vs. Wood Frame Construction and a Better Option
As technology has advanced, new construction methods have emerged. Understanding the traditional masonry vs. wood frame rivalry sets the stage for why a better alternative exists.

The Ideal Design of a Fire-Resistant Building

NRMCA Hosts Upcoming ICF Contractor Training Seminars
The NRMCA is a membership organization for the concrete industry and is a leading industry advocate that provides information and updates to its members about the latest techniques, materials and technologies.