SMP Architecture Saves Time with ICF for Waterfront Rescue Mission
The design team at SMP Architecture wanted to create a safe and secure, sustainable structure with low maintenance costs for the owners.
5 Reasons Why ICF Offers The Best Wall Construction for Passive House Design
What is a Good R Value for Exterior Walls?
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.
How Building a Concrete ICF Home Saves on Initial and Long-Term Costs
Record-Low HERS Index Score Attained with Net-Zero Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) Home
A Look at the Rising Cost of Lumber in Home Building
A slowdown at the lumber mills due to the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with other factors, has led to lumber shortages and skyrocketing prices.
Insulated Concrete Form Installation Checklist
Checklists can be an important part of any project. We’ve created a series of installation checklists broken out in phases to help you be the most efficient with your next ICF project.
Important Considerations for Building an Energy Efficient Home in California
National Building Code of Canada Explained
What is the National Building Code of Canada? Learn its key principles, how it ensures safety, and its role in guiding construction projects!