
The Changing Landscape of K-12 School Construction in 2025
School construction for K‑12 is changing to meet today’s higher performance expectations. It’s about finding the right balance between keeping costs manageable, building strong, durable structures, and making schools more energy-efficient.

Embodied Carbon vs Operational Carbon: The ICF Advantage for Operational Carbon Buildings
The environmental impact of buildings is a key concern in modern construction, focusing on reducing carbon emissions. A clear understanding of embodied and operational carbon, along with their differences, is essential for sustainable construction strategies.

How to Build a Self-Storage Facility
As urban areas expand and available space becomes limited, the need for self-storage facilities is on the rise. Selecting the right construction materials is key to ensuring a facility’s durability, energy efficiency, and long-term success.

Are ICF Blocks Toxic? Everything You Need to Know
Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) are becoming a popular choice in modern construction due to their energy efficiency and structural durability. A common question among builders and homeowners is whether ICF blocks are toxic.

How to Build a Church: A Guide to Lasting Worship Spaces
Understanding how to build a church involves recognizing that it’s more than a building — it’s a sanctuary for worship, fellowship, and community support.

Maximizing Energy Efficiency and Comfort with Insulated Concrete Forms
Energy costs keep climbing, making insulation energy efficiency more important than ever. Buildings that lose heat in the winter and trap it in the summer waste energy and drive up utility bills.

14 School Safety Problems and Effective Solutions
School safety issues continue to challenge educators, as every learning environment should be a place of security, not fear.

ICF Walls Are Less Expensive Than CMU
Many contractors ask us the same question: Is ICF more expensive than CMU? Here’s why ICF walls are less expensive than CMU and offer better benefits.

The New Basement: A Modern Housing Innovation
Basements are no longer a scary, damp, and musty area. Learn about the new basement and how it has become the modern housing innovation it is today.

Building Blocks: The Essentials of Modern and Efficient Elementary School Construction