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From the Engineer: Visit World of Concrete For Resources for Your Next—Or First—ICF Project
By Dave Gowers
World of Concrete offers a comprehensive showcase for ICF construction systems, accessories, and related products, making it an invaluable resource for anyone planning an ICF project.

How To: Be an Innovator in Design and Construction with ICFs
By Tom Patton
Asking “what if” involves questioning existing practices and considering new possibilities for the industry. The question encourages designers, developers, and builders to be “disruptors” challenging industry norms.

Build With ICF Corner: Rebuilding Stronger: Lessons from the Palisades Fire Recovery Event
By Trevor Brown
When wildfires swept through Southern California’s Palisades region in January 2025, nearly 7,000 structures were reduced to ash. Families lost not just homes but decades of memories. Amid the devastation, a powerful movement emerged — one focused on resilience, collaboration, and rethinking how we build.

Project Profile: The Alexander Condominium
The Alexander Condominium provides 39 units in a 4.5-story residential building in Huntsville, Ontario, built using Amvic ICFs. This is the second phase of a larger development.

Project Profile: Bertelson Residence
The Bertelson Residence in Winterset, Iowa, is a single-family residence with 5,168 square feet of finished space built using Fox Blocks ICF. The homeowners’ goal was to build an ICF home in a historic neighborhood, featuring authentic Craftsman details.

Project Profile: Bluffside Party Pad
The Bluffside Party Pad in White Salmon, Washington, is a garage project built using Amvic ICFs. The client wanted a garage on a steep hillside, and also wanted to use its flat roof as an entertainment area.

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2026 World of Concrete Preview

Exhibits: January 20-22Education: January 19-22Las Vegas Convention CenterLas Vegas, Nevadawww.worldofconcrete.comWorld of Concrete is the best place to connect with manufacturers of ICF systems and accessory products, as well as get continuing education credits,...

Visit World of Concrete For Resources for Your Next—Or First—ICF Project

By Dave GowersI highly recommend World of Concrete as an ICF source of information. WOC is a great place to see the products first-hand, and to talk to knowledgeable staff at the booths.Since graduating in 1969 from the University of London, with very little...

Be an Innovator in Design and Construction with ICFs

By Tom PattonThere is a significant movement within the design and construction industry, led by Evelyn Lee, the head of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). She encourages professionals to adopt a “what if” mindset, which involves questioning existing...

Rebuilding Stronger: Lessons from the Palisades Fire Recovery Event

By Trevor BrownWhen wildfires swept through Southern California’s Palisades region in January 2025, nearly 7,000 structures were reduced to ash. Families lost not just homes but decades of memories. Amid the devastation, a powerful movement emerged — one focused on...

The Alexander Residence

2025 MultiFamily2nd Runner-Up Project Statistics Location: Gravenhurst, OntarioType: Retirement homeSize: 77,223.20 sq. ft.ICF Use: 36,244 sq. ft.Cost: $19,496,526Total Construction: 106 weeksICF Installation Time: 221 daysConstruction Team Owner/Developer: Leonard...

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25

2025 MultiFamilyWinner In the heart of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, a 108-unit residential building, the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 25 project, now stands as a community cornerstone that addresses housing needs while preserving important military history. The $32.7...

Bertelson Residence

2025 Large Residential2nd Runner-Up &People's Choice Winner The Bertelson Residence in Winterset, Iowa, is a single-family residence with 5,168 square feet of finished space built using Fox Blocks ICF. This home was the 2nd Runner Up and People’s Choice Award...

Bluffside Party Pad

2025 Specialty Application1st Runner-Up &People's Choice Winner The Bluffside Party Pad in White Salmon, Washington, is a garage project built using Amvic ICFs by Alleguard. The project was the 1st Runner UP and People’s Choice Award winner in the Specialty...