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From the ICFMA: What’s New For 2025
By Andy Lennox
Here’s an overview of what’s new in the ICF industry going into 2025.

World of Concrete Preview
2025 marks the 51st year for World of Concrete. This is the event to attend to learn about the ICF industry.

How To: Reconcile Wall Assemblies
By Tom Patton
From the 1970s to now conventional building materials have certainly evolved. We look at the evolution of ICFs over the last 55 years.

Build With ICF Corner: ICFs Are Finally Getting LOVE
By Trevor Brown
Many aspects of the ICF industry continue to grow the loyal following and enlighten new folks to the benefits.

Engineer’s Corner: Using ICFs For Construction of Projects Other Than Buildings
By Dave Gowers
Using ICF forms to replace conventional forms where possible will lead to labor savings, and consequent project cost savings.

Project Profile:Above the Bar
Above The Bar was the 1st Runner Up winner and the People’s Choice Winner in the 2024 ICF Builder Awards in the small residential category. At 2,066 square feet, the house steps back into the hillside on each floor to blend in with its surroundings.

Project Profile: Custom Beach House
This custom beachfront residence in Melbourne Beach, Florida, was the 1st Place Winner in the Unlimited Residential category of the 2024 ICF Builder Awards. This very high-energy efficient design was also built to withstand hurricane-force winds.

Project Profile: Garnet Way Infinity Pool
This Penticton, British Columbia, pool was the winner of the Pools category and the People’s Choice Winner in the 2024 ICF Builder’s Award.

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January/February 2025 News

This year marks the 20th annual ICF Builder Awards, which is the premier event for recognizing ICF construction. This year, the event ceremony will be held in-person on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at World of Concrete. Returning this year are the popular People’s...

What’s New In The ICF Industry Going Into 2025

By Andy LennoxOn an industry level, here is what is new going into 2025.New ICFMA WebsiteThe Insulating Concrete Forms Manufacturers Association launched a new website: icf-ma.org. This website is an excellent resource for the ICF industry. New Chair of The ICFMA...

2025 World of Concrete Preview

World of Concrete is the best place to connect with manufacturers of ICF systems and accessory products, as well as get continuing education credits, achieve a certification, or attend an informative session to learn something new about concrete. If you are new to...

How To: Reconcile Wall Assemblies

By Tom PattonMoving into a new year and especially 2025, there is always a pause for reflection. If we look back at building materials, wall assemblies, and building codes there is a lot that has happened since the 1970s. We have gone through these development phases...

ICFs Are Finally Getting LOVE

By Trevor BrownTwenty-four years ago I saw ICF at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas and I thought it was “pretty cool.” At that moment, I didn’t think it would change my life. I didn’t even think it would change my business. I thought this could be another...

Using ICFs For Non-Building Projects

By Dave GowersICF systems are used extensively throughout the construction industry for a variety of building applications, such as private dwellings, commercial, and industrial buildings. However, applications other than buildings can be ICF-appropriate too. This...