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.
Fox Blocks Wins Big at the 2020 ICF Builder Awards
Fox Block ICFs Commercial Buildings are Strong, Durable, and Comfortable
5 Net Zero Energy Homes That Will Inspire
We’ve compiled a list of zero-energy homes that incorporate sustainable construction into the building process. The results are 5 facilities that prove zero net energy can be achieved with careful planning and appropriate implementation.
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Vs. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing
4 New Building Code Changes You Need to Know
Understanding new building codes is crucial for construction professionals and homeowners alike, especially with the increased frequency and intensity of hurricanes and tornadoes.
The Upside of Digging Down: Why Adding a Basement to Your New Build is a Smart Investment
The Best Way to Approach High R Value Wall Construction
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.