Building Safety Standards Guide
Safety in construction is not just about compliance; it’s about commitment. A commitment to protect lives, preserve investments, and not to exceed the boundaries of what buildings can withstand.
Living with a Safe Foundation
Why Fox Blocks ICF Safe Rooms Provide the Best Protection During Dangerous Wind Events
ICF Tornado Safe Rooms or Shelters for Homes and Small Businesses
Why ICF is a Best Practice in Constructing Public Safety Buildings
Fox Block ICF public safety buildings provide first responders a safe, healthy, and quiet environment.
Build to Resist Tornadoes: Storm Safe ICF Structures
Research by Texas Tech Wind Science and Engineering Research Center has demonstrated that ICF walls better protect occupants of houses from windblown debris, than frame walls. Being hit by windblown debris is the most common cause of injury during tornadoes.
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.
Fox Blocks and Menards Promote Storm Safe Homes
Our insulated concrete forms are solid monolithic walls and withstand the worst of rainstorms, fires, and high winds — including tornadoes.
A Better Approach to Fire Safety with Concrete Building Design
Non-combustible, insulated concrete form (ICF) construction is a better approach to fire safety over wood construction.
Construction Jobsite Sanitation: 10 Tips for Keeping Your Contractors Safe on a Jobsite