January/February 2017
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Market Report and 2017 Industry Forecast
Comparison Chart and Explanation
Alternate Stay-in Place Forming Systems
Project Profile: Panella Residence
Project Profile: Christian Life Center
Project Profile: Holiday Inn Conference Center
Fifty Years of Innovation
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Market Report and 2017 Industry Forecast
A steady construction recovery and better promotional efforts have made the past year among the best in the decade for the ICF industry. Trends indicate another year of modest growth ahead.
Comparison Chart and Explanation
A fully revised and updated ICF Comparison Chart, along with a list of EPS decking options.
Alternate Stay-in Place Forming Systems
A number of other stay-in place forms are on the market, including vinyl forms, blocks made from waste wood, and composite ICBs, which are made from EPS and cement.
Project Profile: Panella Residence
With dozens of windows and corners, a three-story hexagonal tower, and a “river loop” HVAC system, this home demonstrates how ICFs combine innovative design with cutting edge technology.
Project Profile: Christian Life Center
A highly visible site and unique architecture—including multiple curved walls topping 34 feet and metallic finishes—make this Ohio worship center noteworthy.
Project Profile: Holiday Inn Conference Center
Crews stacked 10,000 sq. ft. per week for months in order to finish this massive conference and event space on the outskirts of Cincinnati.
Fifty Years of Innovation
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the founding of the first ICF company. Since that time, the industry has evolved and developed in remarkable ways.
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As I See It: A New Era
In the News: Build With Strength Update
ICF News Roundup
Personalities
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