Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) Vs. Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs)
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.
7 Characteristics of a Progressive Builder in 2020
How to Design a Home or Building with Good and Healthy Air Quality
5 Must-Haves for High Performance Building Envelope Systems
Rebar Sizes, Grades, and Types: Building Strength and Stability
Every structure, from towering skyscrapers to quiet family homes, relies on rebar to provide the strength and stability that concrete alone cannot deliver.
The Best Way to Approach High R Value Wall Construction
The Advantages of ICF over CMU Construction
Concrete masonry units (CMU) and insulated concrete form (ICF) walls have several features in common: energy-efficiency, durability, and good indoor environmental quality (IEQ). However, ICF is quicker and easier to install compared to CMU, which saves time and money.
How to Attach Siding to an ICF Substrate
A Guide to Designing an Energy-Efficient Building in a Hot Climate