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…
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…
BuildBlock Establishes Exclusive Molding Relationship Near Albany, New York
BuildBlock is excited to announce a new manufacturing relationship with Shelter Enterprises, Inc. in Cohoes, New York. Shelter Enterprises Inc. is an EPS molder just outside of Albany, New York with a long history and expertise in block molding. Currently new shape molding equipment and supporting infrastructure to produce insulating…
Training the Next Generation of ICF Installers at Mid Del Technology Center
In June of this year, BuildBlock was able to help Dolese Bros Co. in sponsoring a portion of the Mid Del Technology Center’s Summer Tech 23 for masonry students. The purpose of the week-long training camp is to promote early interest in masonry and other trade programs offered at Mid…
Welcome to the New BuildBlock Website
We’re excited to have you visit our brand-new website and encourage you to explore the pages and view the changes we have made to our design and information.
What you need to know before starting your ICF build
By Justin Wallace, Technical Director, BuildBlock Building Systems After spending weeks and hours staring at your screen researching and weighing all of the different construction options available to you, ICFs have prevailed as the most cost-effective solution to reach your construction goals. So, what now? Putting theory into practice takes…