Roughly estimating, well over 30 million square feet of ICF walls are filled with concrete annually. Voids are rare, and with proper procedures and training, can be eliminated altogether. This is a big concern that contractors, inspectors, and future clients hear, and they think, is the possibility of having voids in the concrete, compromising the structural integrity of the wall? Several Factors Create Voids Let’s start this article by stating that ICF is designed to prevent voids in the concrete. Voids are created during concrete placement, as a result of several factors by the installin ..read more

While insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are an ideal solution for foundations and basements, there is a misnomer that they are only utilized for those below-grade conditions. In fact, ICFs can be used above-grade all the way to the roof to enhance their insulation and durability benefits to the end-user. The Truth Behind ICFs & Whole Home Construction In the past, many architects and builders believed that ICFs were only suitable for foundations rather than the entire building envelope. In truth, with proper engineering, you can use ICFs to build as high as you’d like with stronger struct ..read more

2024 Light Commercial Winner & People’s Choice Winner Project Statistics Location: Anchorage, Alaska Type: Commercial hangar Size: 12,052 sq. ft. ICF Use: 12,588 sq. ft. Cost: $3.95 million Total Construction: 68 weeks ICF Installation Time: 50 days Construction Team Owner/Developer: Lake Clark Air General Contractor: Remote Alaska Solutions ICF Installer: Remote Alaska Solutions Form Distributor: Alaska Concrete Solutions Architect: Z Architects Structural Engineering: Arete Structural Engineering ICF System: Nudura Fast Facts 80’x82’ hangar wit ..read more

2024 Education 1st Runner Up & People’s Choice Winner Project Statistics Location: Logan, Utah Type: School Size: 55,400 sq. ft. ICF Use: 35,808 sq. ft. Cost: $16.7 million Total Construction: 87 weeks ICF Installation Time: 150 days Construction Team Owner/Developer: Logan City School District General Contractor: DWA Construction ICF Installer: IMS Masonry Architect: Design West Architects Mason Contractor: Hunsaker Exteriors ICF System: Fox Blocks Fast Facts Thin brick used as an exterior finish School is used year-round Cooled by water from irrigation canal Desig ..read more

2024 Heavy Commercial 2nd Runner Up & People’s Choice Winner Project Statistics Location: Williamsville, New York Type: Performing arts center Size: 13,500 sq. ft. ICF Use: 14,700 sq. ft. Cost: $7 million Total Construction: 52 weeks ICF Installation Time: approx. 25 weeks Construction Team Owner/Developer: Episcopal Church Home and Affiliates Inc. General Contractor: Lehigh Construction Group Inc. ICF Installer: Ideal Concrete Inc. Form Distributor: 84 Lumber Architect: Architectural Resources Other Team Members: Andy Horgan & Bob Redmond ICF Syst ..read more

2024 MultiFamily 2nd Runner Up & People’s Choice Winner Project Statistics Location: Orlando, Florida Type: Hotel Size: 204,468 sq. ft. ICF Use: 36,215 sq. ft. Cost: $100 million Total Construction: 155 weeks ICF Installation Time: 200 days Construction Team Owner/Developer: Drury Development Corp. General Contractor: Druco Development Co. Inc. ICF Installer: Rago Enterprises LLC Architect: Drury Development Corp. ICF System: Amvic Fast Facts 15-story tower addition built with all ICF First ICF building on Disney property 1 of over 30 ICF hotels buil ..read more

2024 MultiFamily Low-Rise Winner & People’s Choice Winner Project Statistics Location: Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada Type: Condominium Size: 20,70 sq. ft. ICF Use: 75,485 sq. ft. Cost: $15.4 million Total Construction: 105 weeks ICF Installation Time: 165 days Construction Team Owner/Developer: Greystone General Contractor: Greystone ICF Installer: Greystone Form Distributor: Amvic Building System Architect: Duncan Ross Architect Site Supervisor: Nat Spadafora Project Manager: Kyle Gray ICF System: Amvic Fast Facts 43-unit building with underground parking ..read more

2024 Pools Winner & People’s Choice Winner Project Statistics Location: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Type: Pool Size: 900 sq. ft. ICF Use: 900 sq. ft. Cost: $1 million Total Construction: 60 weeks ICF Installation Time: 14 days   Construction Team Owner/Developer: Jason Stutzke General Contractor: Okanagan Extreme Home Builders ICF Installer: Okanagan Extreme Home Builders Form Distributor: Home Hardware Building Centre Architect: RK Studio ICF System: Amvic Fast Facts Built to integrate into the ICF home build Bottom of ICF pool is the m ..read more

2024 Small Residential 1st Runner Up & People’s Choice Project Statistics Location: Salcombe, Devon, England Type: Residence Size: 2,066 sq. ft. ICF Use: 3,907 sq. ft. Cost: £940,800 Total Construction: 52 weeks ICF Installation Time: 6 weeks Construction Team Owner/Developer: Kevin and Maddie Anderson GC: Lilburn & Elliott Construction Ltd. ICF Installer: Lilburn & Elliott Construction Ltd. Form Distributor: The Fell Partnership Architect: Derry Owen Architects Interior Designer: Beeches Design Other Team Member: Nigel Ridley ICF System: Nudura ..read more

2024 Large Residential Winner & People’s Choice Winner Project Statistics Location: Penticton, British Columbia, Canada Type: Residence Size: 5,422 sq. ft. ICF Use: 11,352 sq. ft. Cost: $2.1 million Total Construction: 84 weeks ICF Installation Time: 45 days Construction Team Genral Contractor: Okanagan Extreme Home Builders ICF Installer: Okanagan Extreme Home Builders Form Distributor: Home Hardware Building Centre Architect: RK Studio ICF System: Amvic Fast Facts Mountain-top home designed for family living 10,000 cubic feet of rock blasted on ..read more