As we move into 2022, the building industry is in an interesting place. Energy codes are becoming more stringent to combat the effects of our changing climate. Material availability is hit or miss depending on what a builder needs; the price of wood continues to fluctuate, and yet the demand for new construction remains incredibly high. Builders are taking all of this information into consideration as they plan for the future and work to meet the growing and changing demands of their customers.
One organization doing its due diligence to find better, more efficient ways to build is Habitat for Humanity International. In association with the “Build With Strength” program spearheaded by the National Redi Mixed Concrete Association, Habitat and its affiliates are building several new homes using insulating concrete forms. The NRMCA is partnering with the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association, whose member companies are providing training, education, and materials for dozens of Habitat ICF builds over the next five years.