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 and Habitat for Humanity have officially begun construction on Habitat Green Freedom—an ambitious initiative utilizing BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) to build disaster-resilient, net-zero homes that redefine affordable living.The first house project is located at…
Hands on Training and Education: Build With Strength 2.0, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hands-on Training and Education: Build With Strength 2.0, Santa Fe, New Mexico Event Description: Build with Strength is partnering with Habitat for Humanity International and the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association to fortify decent, affordable and sustainable housing across the U.S. This initiative will help to provide incredibly strong and…
Press Release: BuildBlock to Partner with the NRMCA’s Build With Strength 2.0 Initiative
BuildBlock to Partner with the NRMCA and Habitat for Humanity Oklahoma City, OK—BuildBlock Building Systems, manufacturer of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), as a primary member of the Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association is proud to partner with the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA) as a part of their…
BuildBuck Accepted by Miami Dade
BuildBuck Accepted as Part of Full ICF Wall System for Miami Dade and Florida Building Codes Oklahoma City, OK—BuildBlock Building Systems, manufacturer of BuildBlock Insulating Concrete Forms (ICFs), has had its product, “BuildBuck” accepted in Miami Dade and Florida Building Codes as part of the BuildBlock ICF wall system.…
New Training Course: Pouring an ICF Project
As part of our ongoing commitment to ICF education, BuildBlock is proud to present our newest training course, Pouring an ICF Project. When working with ICFs, it is very important that what you put inside your walls is just as good as the ICFs themselves. Concrete makes ICF walls strong…
BuildBlock Expands Product Manufacturing to South Dakota
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 13, 2017 Contact: Brian Corder Phone: (405) 212-3131 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 buildblock.com BuildBlock is proud to be expanding product manufacturing to South Dakota. BuildBlock ICFs will soon be manufactured at Benchmark Foam in Watertown, South Dakota. With the loss of Plymouth Foam as an EPS molder,…
BuildBlock Launches Online ICF Training Portal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 19, 2017 Contact: Brian Corder Phone: (405) 212-3131 9705 N. Broadway Extension, Suite 200 Oklahoma City, OK 73114 buildblock.com BuildBlock Launches Online ICF Training Portal The BuildBlock Online Training Portal will deliver world class ICF construction training to anyone at their own pace, from any device,…
BuildBlock Expands Product Manufacturing
BuildBlock is excited to announce the expansion of product manufacturing for BuildBlock, BuildBuck, and BuildDeck. BuildBuck, introduced in 2016 has taken off dramatically. BuildBuck is designed to eliminate the use of wood bucking around door and window openings. This product maintains the thermal break between the outside and ensures insulation is…
Press Release: ICFs Outperform Wood in Independent Scientific Study
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLEB LABORATORIES THERMAL STUDY PROVES INSULATING CONCRETE FORM WALLS CAN ACHIEVE UP TO 60% ENERGY SAVINGS AND 58% GREATER R-VALUE FOR HOME AND BUILDING OWNERS Oklahoma City, OK – According to a recent scientific study, commissioned by the ICF Manufacturers Association, an ICF wall produces a 58% better…
Press Release: BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildCrete Pool Plaster
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BuildBlock ICFs Releases BuildCrete Pool Plaster Oklahoma City, OK – Released at the 2016 International Pool, Spa, and Patio Expo, BuildCrete Pool Plaster by BuildBlock ICFs is a true one-coat plaster designed to adhere directly to EPS foam, concrete, or other pool building materials. BuildCrete has been used in ICF…