
New MIT Research Touts Insulated Concrete Forms For Energy Efficiency
Can residential construction using insulated concrete forms, or ICFs, be more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than current building practices? That’s what new industry-sponsored research from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology contends. In an effort to “deliver a new level of clarity” about the life-cycle performance of structures that include single-family…

Oregon DEQ Recommends ICFs and SIPs
Insulating concrete forms and structural insulated panels were found by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to be among the best building practices to reduce greenhouse gasses and waste generation from residential construction. In conjunction with the Oregon Home Builders Association, Quantis and Earth Advantage Institute, the Oregon DEQ recently…

Get Noticed on YouTube
Ben Daniel of Southern Structures takes advantage of an interview he gave at a local Home and Garden Show and posts it on YouTube to get the word out about building with ICFs. He is getting great exposure for his business. What a great way to promote your business at no cost…