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.
Manpower for 9,000 SF of ICF Wall Cut in Half!
“We completed 9,000 square-feet of wall in just five days with only five men. With normal masonry, it would have taken double the man power. Fox Blocks quality and ease of installation is important in an industry where time is money.”
What size and how much steel reinforcement is required in an ICF?
Fox Blocks walls are designed as reinforced concrete walls, with steel reinforcement bars specified to be installed vertically and horizontally, as the walls are built. Typical reinforcement bar sizes used are #4 or #5 (10 m or 15 m).
Fox Blocks ICF Featured on News Segment on Fire Resistant Homes
Fox Blocks was contacted to supply some info for a quick story airing on Fox News, on fire resistant homes and ICFs.
Are Poured Basement Walls Better than CMUs for Below-Grade Construction?