
How Will This Year's Vote on the IECC Affect Your Next Project?
Today, there are many voices making waves in building codes and green/energy-efficient design; none are more important than the views of local officials that vote on hundreds of proposals to change the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

Building Maintenance Management 101
Property managers are realizing the crucial role of thorough building maintenance in protecting property value, functionality, and safety. This article explores the essential components of building maintenance management and emphasizes the importance of using innovative building solutions for sustainable, safe, and well-maintained properties.

How to Get Energy-Efficient Walls with Insulated Concrete Forms
Fox Blocks ICF Partners with Habitat for Humanity
Fox Blocks donated Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) to the Habitat For Humanity’s 30th Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The volunteers and materials donated by Fox Blocks will help rebuild the home of Elmer Lamberson’s whose home was lost in Superstorm Sandy.
Social Media, Inbox?
As I try to break into…..or attempt to utilize or at least sign up…….on some of the new social media or mediums that continue to grow in popularity, I realize that I must be old! Very, very old! I thought that my colleague out west “Mr. Sizzle” was about my age, but he is definitely young when it comes to all of these technologies!

4 Alternative Materials for Wood in Construction
Wood has been a staple in construction for centuries. From the humble log cabin to the towering skyscrapers of modern metropolises, wood always seems to find its place in construction.

ICF Storm Shelters: Superior Protection Against Severe Weather
As extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity, the demand for reliable storm protection has never been more urgent. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) offer an advanced solution for constructing storm rooms that deliver unparalleled safety, durability, and energy efficiency.

How ICF Construction Lowers Capital and Yearly Expenses and Improves Resale Value
How to Turn a Corner with a Corbel Ledge Block
In this video, Fox Blocks’ Glen Klassen shows how to make a mitered corner with the Corbel Ledge Block.
White Paper: Effects of the Thermal Envelope on Home Energy Efficiency
In this white paper, Fox Blocks explore the science behind creating a good thermal envelope with insulated concrete forms.