Building a Sustainable and Resilient Future with BuildBlock ICFs
"The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain." – Montgomery Scott What is a Wall For? As architects, home designers, builders, and contractors look to meet increasing energy efficiency standards and more stringent resiliency requirements; the race is on to design more and…
The Benefits of ICF Bucking
The Benefits of ICF Bucking. If you’ve spent any time researching Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs) you probably know a few things. They create walls that are incredibly strong They provide a high R-Value (Check out this story to learn more) They create “tight” structures with low air infiltration They make…
The Wrinkler Residence
A Small Space Yields Big Results in Idaho The Wrinkler Residence in Boise, Idaho is described as a high-performance piece of art. Constructed with BuildBlock ICFs and coupled with passive solar capturing devices, this is one of the most energy efficient, comfortable, healthy homes in Boise! The Project 3,800 square foot…
BuildBlock Projects Recognized at the 2018 ICF Builder Awards
Each year, dozens of ICF projects from all over the country are submitted to the ICF Builder Awards. This year was extremely competitive and BuildBlock is proud to have 3 projects recognized at the 2018 ceremony. These homes go above and beyond the already high standards of ICF construction. They are…
The BuildBlock Corporate Office Has Moved
The BuildBlock Corporate Office, located in Oklahoma City, has relocated to a new office space. Just a mile north of our previous location, BuildBlock is now located in the Boldt Builds Building at 101 West Hefner Road. We are excited to share space with Boldt, an industry leader in construction.…
ICF Pool Construction in 25 Steps
ICF Pool Construction Made Easy As part of our ongoing to commitment to ICF education, BuildBlock is proud to present this abbreviated walkthrough of the ICF pool building process. Many of the principles and techniques of traditional ICF construction apply to pool construction. Think of an ICF pool in the…
2018 Trade Shows
The 2018 Trade Show Season is Here! BuildBlock is excited to once again be represented at these 2018 trade shows; the International Builders Show in Orlando, Florida, and World of Concrete in Las Vegas, Nevada. We will have samples of our extensive product line on display, as well as informational literature…
The 2018 ICF Summit
Join BuildBlock and the ICFMA at the 2018 ICF Summit! BuildBlock is a proud member of the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association (ICFMA) and is excited to participate in the upcoming ICF Summit. The ICF Summit spans 3 days with engaging seminars conducted by industry-leading ICF professionals. Whether you currently operate an ICF business or are…
New ICF Training Course: ICF Construction in 25 Steps
Revolutionary Online Training You may be aware that earlier this year, BuildBlock launched the first-ever online training site for ICF construction. If you didn't know that, now you do! Welcome to the party! BuildBlock.com/Training takes a revolutionary approach to ICF education. Users receive an in-depth level of training through interactive lessons, videos,…
R-Value Part 4: Is More Insulation Better?
Part Four: Is More Insulation Better? In the previous sections of our deep dive into insulation, we've covered the basic types of insulation, discussed the properties of ICFs, and talked about the difference between actual and performance R-value. Now let's take a look at the wizard behind the curtain, the secret…