Bracing ICF Stem Walls
When working with BuildBlock ICF walls, including stem walls and crawl space walls, proper bracing…
Construction Starts for the First Home of Nicor Gas’ “Smart Neighborhood” Using BuildBlock ICFs
Aurora, IL, July 10, 2025— Kicking off a groundbreaking step toward sustainable housing, Nicor Gas…
Wall Parging for ICF Construction: What It Is, Why It’s Needed, and How to Do It Right
If you're working with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs), one question always comes up: how do…
Built to Withstand: How ICFs Play a Critical Role in Fire Resilient Construction
In 2023, Oklahoma City faced a devastating wildfire season, with 97 recorded blazes destroying 76…
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) for Commercial Construction: Fast, Efficient, & Cost-Effective
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) deliver energy efficiency, disaster resilience, and cost-effectiveness all in one material,…
Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) Swimming Pools: Getting the Most Splash for Your Cash
Insulating Concrete Forms are frequently used for many structures around homes and commercial buildings. BuildBlock…
BuildBlock ICF Above Ground Safe Rooms
Tornado season is upon us, and once again, we in the Midwest and Southeast will…
ICFs and the Net Zero Design Push
The Building Science community continues to push for more stringent energy codes. Increases in insulation…
Natural Disasters, Construction, and the Importance of Predictability
An honest comparison of major construction materials and their ability to protect during natural disasters.…
Get to Know Bobby
Meet Bobby Louviere!Bobby Louviere has spent over 20 years in the construction and woodworking industries,…