
What is the Strongest Foundation for a House?
The foundation is fundamental to the longevity, strength, and structural soundness of a house. Homeowners and professionals often ask, “Which foundation is the most effective for a house?” Find out here!

Passive Solar ICF Home Plans: Costs and Design Best-Practices

Understanding Insurance When Building a New Home
Understanding insurance is key when building a new home — for both homeowners and builders.

Why ZERH Builders Profits are Decreasing
Today’s homeowners demand energy-efficient and high-performing homes. As ZERH builders strive to accommodate these demands, they also struggle with decreasing profits.

Replacing Disposable Homes with Durable ICF Construction
In regions prone to hurricanes, tornadoes, and wildfires, Fox Blocks ICF wall assembly provides an excellent alternative to wood-frame construction.

Reaching the Tipping Point — ICF vs. Wood Framing

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!
Building Beyond Code with ICF
While it may seem that having to comply with constantly-evolving building codes is just part of doing business in a modern society, that’s not really true.

Integrated Design in Architecture and Construction
In the field of architecture and construction, integrated design is a powerful solution that tackles the inefficiencies of traditional isolated processes. This approach combines different project elements under a unified vision, and proves particularly effective with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) like those from Fox Blocks. By using ICF, the building process becomes more efficient and collaborative.

Exterior Wall Thickness: How Thick Should Your Walls Be?
The exterior wall thickness of a home significantly impacts the house’s energy efficiency, disaster resistance, and IEQ. Learn how thick exterior walls should be.