
House Foundation Types: Understanding Structural Choices Below Grade
A home’s performance begins at the ground interface. Foundations transfer structural loads, stabilize the building, and resist movement caused by soil and moisture.

How to Open a Movie Theater: Materials, Layout, and Code Compliance Tips
Every movie theater starts as a concept, but bringing that concept to life takes precision, expertise, and the right materials.
Growing ICF Awareness
Anybody that knows ICF has said or heard the same thing. “What a great way to build-why don’t we see it going up everywhere?”

6 Tips for Designing a Minimalist House Exterior
Minimalist architecture materials and design always aim for functionality. Fox Blocks presents six suggestions on materials for designing a minimalist house exterior.

Laying the Groundwork: Steps for Building a Solid Foundation for a Small House
In this article, we will explore how to build a foundation for a small house using insulated concrete forms (ICFs) and discuss the advantages of choosing this modern construction method.

Swimming Pool Engineering and a Great Material to Utilize

Masonry vs. Wood Frame Construction and a Better Option
As technology has advanced, new construction methods have emerged. Understanding the traditional masonry vs. wood frame rivalry sets the stage for why a better alternative exists.
WOC 2011 - Great Kick Off
Traveling back to my home/office in Atlanta from the recent World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas, I was able to reflect on some of our company’s recent achievements. The recent World of Concrete show gave our company a platform or perfect opportunity to…

The New Canadian NBCC Code and ICFs Compared to Wood Framing

LANDSCAPE RETAINING WALL
The challenge for this build was to create a home that would appeal to a sophisticated buyer with features that an empty nester moving from a larger more expansive home would enjoy. The result is an energy efficient home which creatively uses space in an attractive, luxurious, and cost effective way.