
4 Defining Characteristics of High-Performance Buildings
High-performance buildings also positively impact the environment and provide financial benefits before and after construction.

Flexible Construction: Can ICFs be Poured in Multiple Stages?

How Much Does It Cost to Build a Movie Theater
Costs start with screens, site, and seats. Screen count drives occupant load, egress widths, utilities, and how much back-of-house space the building needs.

Building for Durability: The 7 Strongest Building Materials for Residential Construction
Building a home involves careful planning and meticulous construction. The materials used can dramatically impact the durability, aesthetics, and comfort of the home. This article will explore the seven most durable building materials for residential construction, and provide insights into the strongest material for building a house and the longest-lasting building materials available today.
Fox Blocks Announces Membership in the NRMCA
We are excited to announce that Fox Blocks is now a member of the National Ready Mix Concrete Association (NRMCA).

10 Steps for Building a Home with Insulated Concrete Form Blocks
An ICF home, like one built with Fox Blocks, provides many of the essential features that today’s homeowner is looking for: excellent indoor environmental quality (IEQ), energy-efficiency, and disaster-resistance.
Las Vegas Goes Green with ICFs
Thanks to Randy and Bart, many Las Vegas fire stations will be now be built using Fox Blocks core 6″ insulated concrete forms. An exciting example of excellent work between a regional manager and a top flight local dealer.

Energy Modeling as an ICF Design Tool

6 Proven Methods and Materials for Building Sustainable Communities
The methods and materials for sustainable communities encourage durability, energy-efficiency, and superior indoor air quality (IAQ).

Auditorium Layout Design 101: Creating Functional and Comfortable Spaces
An auditorium isn’t just a room with seats — it’s a space designed to shape sound, sight, and comfort for every occupant. Proper auditorium architecture balances acoustics, sightlines, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort to create an inviting, high-performing space.