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The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing
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10 Eco-Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Concrete
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How to Integrate an HVAC System with ICF Construction
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What is the Strongest Foundation for a House?
The foun­da­tion is fun­da­men­tal to the longevi­ty, strength, and struc­tur­al sound­ness of a house. Home­own­ers and pro­fes­sion­als often ask, Which foun­da­tion is the most effec­tive for a house?” Find out here!
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Constructing an ICF Garage Foundation
A garage is only as strong as the foun­da­tion beneath it. With­out the right plan­ning and con­struc­tion, prob­lems like set­tling, water dam­age, and insta­bil­i­ty can show up over time.
Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important & How to Create It
Experts agree that con­trol­ling or con­di­tion­ing indoor air is the best way for a busi­ness to increase employ­ee effi­cien­cy and to reduce costs con­nect­ed with employ­ee health care.
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Working With an Architect: A Homeowner's Guide to Designing a New House
This guide will help you nav­i­gate through the process of hir­ing and work­ing with an archi­tect to suc­cess­ful­ly design and build the home of your dreams.
Is Your Home Built to Fight Fire?
For 2013, the U.S. Fire Admin­is­tra­tion report­ed 1,240,000 house fires. Hous­es con­struct­ed out of ICFs have key advan­tages in min­i­miz­ing the dam­age and spread of these fires.
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How to Start a Museum: A Guide to Building a Lasting Cultural Landmark
Muse­ums do more than dis­play art or his­to­ry — they offer spaces where peo­ple can con­nect with cul­ture, sci­ence, and cre­ativ­i­ty.
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How Long Does It Really Take to Build a House?
Whether you’re build­ing your dream home or a cozy cot­tage, know­ing the time­line is essen­tial. How­ev­er, one of the first ques­tions that come to mind is, How long will it take to turn these blue­prints into my home?” Under­stand­ing the time­line is cru­cial for plan­ning, bud­get­ing, and ulti­mate­ly enjoy­ing the process of watch­ing your house come to life.