
Get to Know Bobby
Meet Bobby Louviere!Bobby Louviere has spent over 20 years in the construction and woodworking industries, combining craftsmanship, innovation, and a passion for learning. His journey is defined by a commitment to excellence, whether in drafting, building homes, crafting custom furniture, or now, as ICF Pool Specialist and providing technical support…

2025 Tariff Imposition and Its Impact
BuildBlock Building Systems proudly Manufactures in the USA at 14 locations across the country to meet market demand, deliver insulated concrete form products on time, and ensure that pricing remains relatively stable, as it has been for the past two years. We understand that the recent imposition of tariffs on…

Cold Weather Concrete Construction
Learn from BuildBlock Technical Director, Justin Wallace, about how to build with ICFs in cold weather!

BuildBlock ICF Expert, Dennis Micoff, Retiring After Decades of Service
After years of dedicated and invaluable expertise, we recently had the honor of celebrating Dennis Micoff’s retirement. Dennis, known for his unmatched knowledge and passion for Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), has been the web that ties our team together and a guiding light for many in the construction community.

BuildBlock Adds Commerical Development Director
Oklahoma City, OK—BuildBlock is proud to announce that Russ Nicely has joined BuildBlock as Commercial Development Director. Russ will focus on continuing education and promotion for architects, engineers, general contractors, specialty sub-contractors, and owners and developers as well as working to further develop commercial construction projects across North America.Russ has…

BuildBlock ICC-500 Tornado Impact Testing
Although we couldn't persuade Intertek engineers to test our wall system with a real missile, we came close with our successful ICC-500 Tornado Impact Testing. This "Missile Impact Test" involved firing 15 lb. 2x4s from a high-pressure air cannon at over 100 mph! The goal was to assess how well…

Net Zero Construction with BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms
BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) provide solutions for building net zero structures by providing themal mass and a tight building envelope.

La serie de capacitación en video BuildBlock ICF ahora está disponible en español
¡Nos complace compartir una versión en español de nuestra serie de capacitación para instaladores de ICF que está disponible en el canal de YouTube de BuildBlock! Estamos orgullosos de que la capacitación y la educación siempre hayan sido la piedra angular de la filosofía de BuildBlock y nos complace ofrecer…

Tips and Best Practices When Designing Your ICF Home
Learn about tips and best practices for designing ICF homes from BuildBlock Technical Director, Justin Wallace.

BuildBlock Welcomes Frank Gordon, Assoc. AIA, to the Team
BuildBlock is thrilled to announce that Frank Gordon, Assoc. AIA, has joined their senior leadership team as the Vice President of Strategic Development. Frank will be building relationships between BuildBlock and industry leaders and stakeholders and supporting BuildBlock's growth initiatives. He brings a wealth of experience to the table, having most…