Can I install a 16' garage door and / or large openings in a concrete wall?
Yes, if the following criteria is available for the design of a concrete lintel (beam) over the opening – concrete lintel depth minimum 16″ (400 mm) or more with no point loads. Larger openings would require an engineered design.

How to Choose a 1-Hour Fire-Rated Wall Assembly

5 Alternative Building Methods that Can Improve Profits and Productivity
Improving profits without sacrificing quality — the ultimate goal of all homebuilders. Here are five alternative building methods that can improve your net profit margin by saving time and money.

Building a Tsunami-Proof House with Fox Blocks
Building a tsunami-proof house requires strategic planning and the use of specialized materials. Coastal homes face unique challenges that demand solutions capable of withstanding powerful waves and the debris they carry.
Memberships
We don’t just work toward improving our own products and services: we want the entire building industry to improve. Involvement in and leadership of critical organizations and committees ensures we are at the forefront of providing high-quality benefits for all project stakeholders.
Is a high performance ICF home less expensive to build than a wood framed high performance home?
Yes, marginally higher on the initial capital costs, but, it is a recorded fact that Fox Blocks high performance homes out perform in comfort and operating costs over a wood framed home. These creates monthly cost savings for the life cycle of the Fox Blocks home.

7 Things to Know About Basement Insulation Code
For building code basement insulation, there are 7 important things to know.

A Look at the Rising Cost of Lumber in Home Building
A slowdown at the lumber mills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with other factors, has led to lumber shortages and skyrocketing prices.