How to Build a Hospital in 9 Key Steps
Building a hospital requires detailed planning, integrated design and coordination across all planning stages, material selection, construction and healthcare operations.
What fasteners are recommended for ICFs?
Fox Blocks has conducted numerous fastener tests for pull-out strength and shear capacity for various fasteners – screws, ring shank nails and staples into the plastic webs. The recommendation for interior and exterior applications of finish materials is for the use of screws which provide the best holding capacity into the plastic webs or fastening strips in the forms which are identified on each block.
The EPS insulation does not provide any holding capacity for fasteners.
Decoding Net-Zero Homes: Understanding the Concept and How to Build
How to Design a Home or Building with Good and Healthy Air Quality
6 Trends for New Resident Hall - Dormitory Design and Construction
United States (U.S.) student housing construction projects are experiencing rapid growth, with investments in student housing reaching $9.8 billion in 2016 and $8 billion in 2017.
Why Real Estate Investors Should Rebuild with ICF Instead of Fix and Flip
Real estate investors can limit the financial risks of fix and flip construction by demolishing the old structures and rebuilding with insulated concrete forms (ICFs).
11 Problems Associated with Structural Insulated Panels and a Better Alternative
Contractors and architects can avoid the problems of structural insulated panel (SIP) wall construction with Fox Blocks ICFs.
Build a Resilient Building Design with Fox Blocks ICFs
Resilient buildings made with Fox Blocks ICFs will protect a commercial building’s integrity against severe winds, flooding, earthquakes, extreme temperatures, and fire.
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 to Build an Apartment Complex Faster (and Better)
The future of apartment building construction lies in leveraging innovative materials and processes to deliver better projects faster and more efficiently