ICFs | Walls & Ceilings

Innovative Insulation Solutions for an Energy-Efficient Home

Czyrelle Talento

January 17, 2023

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Ways to decrease your home’s energy output and save you money.

Habitat for Humanity and the NRCMA: Exploring the Benefits of Building with ICFs

HOW ORGANIZATIONS HAVE FOUND BETTER, MORE EFFICIENT WAYS TO BUILD DURING OUR INDUSTRY'S UNIQUE STATE.

Isaiah Werner

January 24, 2022

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As we move into 2022, the building industry is in an interesting place.

Creating a Disaster Resilient Future

A beacon of hope for those who have been or could be impacted by environmental disasters

Brian Corder

February 5, 2019

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Before I speak to organizations about energy-efficient and disaster-resilient construction, I update the toll that recent storms and disasters have taken.

Product Focus: ICFs & SIPs

October 5, 2018

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This month's Product Focus takes a look at insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and structural insulated panels (SIPs). This month's selection includes products from Omni Block, Fox Blocks, and more.

ICFs Massive Energy Savings

Why High-mass Walls Offer a Massive Advantage

Kevin Rector

August 2, 2018

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New testing shows that INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS can deliver 60 percent more energy savings than wood-framed walls.

Increasing Energy Efficiency with ICFs

Brian Corder

June 4, 2018

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Building a sustainable and resilient future with ICFs.

What Direction is Sustainable Building Headed?

In Kentucky, a school becomes one of the first to be net-zero utilizing ICFs.

May 3, 2018

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The Richardsville Elementary School was recently the first net-zero insulated concrete form school in the U.S. Warren County School district.

ACI Announces $50,000 Available to Student Teams

August 4, 2017

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ACI announces the availability of $50,000 USD for student teams from international universities to participate in the Fiber-Reinforced Concrete Bowling Ball Competition during the ACI Concrete Convention & Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, on March 25-29, 2018.

Product Focus: ICFs and SIPs

June 1, 2017

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This month's product focus features products from Omni Block, NUDURA, and more.

American Concrete Institute Announces New Publication on Insulating Concrete Forms

July 6, 2016

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The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of an important new publication for concrete industry professionals—ACI 560R-16 Report on Design and Construction with Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs).