
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.

8 Earthquake-Resistant Construction Techniques for a Reliable Build
Is there a problem when placing concrete, dropping concrete from the top of the wall which may be over 8' (2.4 m)?
No. Specifications in the America Concrete Institute (ACI) do not limit the maximum distance concrete can free fall. Engineering studies and reports have shown that free fall from up to 35′ doesn’t reduce concrete quality and there is no evidence of segregation or weakened concrete strength. ICF concrete design calls for a high slump mix which assists in reducing segregation.

ISLAND HARBOR CLUB CONDOS
The contractor needed a building solution that would provide a sustainable development that would stimulate the local economy and preserve the historic feel of the community. In addition to the environmental considerations, the commitment to private, energy efficient units was a selling point of building with Fox Blocks ICF.

KRAFTHAUS
The Krafthaus home was built in the plains of Black Forest, Colorado which meant a high water table (4’ below grade), poor soil quality, and weather conditions that included high wind gusts and snow drifts up to 5 feet tall.
Fox Blocks and Menards Promote Storm Safe Homes
Our insulated concrete forms are solid monolithic walls and withstand the worst of rainstorms, fires, and high winds — including tornadoes.

POWELL COUNTY EOC
Powell County Emergency Operations Center is designed to meet FEMA requirements for chemical agent emergencies and storm resistance.

Building Blocks: The Essentials of Modern and Efficient Elementary School Construction