Building Beyond Code with ICF
While it may seem that having to comply with constantly-evolving building codes is just part of doing business in a modern society, that’s not really true.
Glen's Contractor Tip Corner: Short Jogs
I had a call this week from a contractor who wanted to know if there was an easy way to build a two foot jog into a wall. This brought back flashbacks of when I used to attempt to interlock corners thinking the strength of the interlock was going to hold things together during concrete placement.

The Best Way to Approach High R Value Wall Construction

Living with a Safe Foundation

Reduce Commercial Building Construction Costs with ICF

Record-Low HERS Index Score Attained with Net-Zero Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Home

MESKWAKI TRAVEL PLAZA
The Meskwaki Travel Plazais a full-service travel center includes a truckers’ lounge, convenience store, and 50’s themed diner.
Properly Placing The Concrete
Depending on the forms’ size and the concrete core width, the concrete aggregate size and slump should be adjusted accordingly. The ultimate goal is to get the correct compressive strength for the concrete as specified.

Brewery Construction: Build a Highly Durable, Energy Efficient Building
Brewery construction, like brewing itself, is both an art and a science. The building must not only be aesthetically pleasing, but also functional and durable.

A Roadmap for Realtor Education: Adapting for Climate Change